Paul Sorvino
Acting
Born April 13, 1939 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died July 25, 2022
Paul Anthony Sorvino (April 13, 1939 – July 25, 2022) was a European-American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, opera singer, writer, and sculptor. He often portrayed authority figures on both sides of the law and was known for his roles as Paulie Cicero (based on Paul Vario) in the 1990 gangster film Goodfellas, and NYPD Sergeant Phil Cerreta on the TV series Law & Order. He took on supporting roles in A Touch of Class, Reds, The Rocketeer, Nixon, and Romeo + Juliet. He was the father of actors Mira Sorvino and Michael Sorvino.
Known for
Filmography
The Birthday Cake
2021 · Uncle Carmine
Beneath the Leaves
2019 · Captain Parker
Bad Impulse
2019 · Lou Branch
Welcome to Acapulco
2019 · Senator Campbell
Abe & Phil's Last Poker Game
2018 · Phil
Lost Cat Corona
2017 · Uncle Sam
Undercover Grandpa
2017 · Giovanni
The Bronx Bull
2016 · Giuseppe LaMotta
Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival
2016 · God
Rules Don't Apply
2016 · Vernon Scott
Cold Deck
2015 · Chips
Sicilian Vampire
2015 · Jimmy Scambino
Careful What You Wish For
2015 · Sheriff Big Jack
4Closed
2013 · Bud
The Devil's Carnival
2012 · God
Jersey Shore Shark Attack
2012 · Mayor Palantine
Divorce Invitation
2012 · Daniel Miller
Imaginary Friend
2012 · Jonathan
For the Love of Money
2012 · Red Parker
Kill the Irishman
2011 · Tony Salerno
God Don't Make the Laws
2011 · Lewis
Santa Baby 2
2009 · Santa Claus
Doc West
2009 · Roy Basehart
Doc West II : Triggerman
2009 · Sheriff Roy Basehart
The Wild Stallion
2009 · Nolan
Carnera: The Walking Mountain
2008 · Ledudal
Repo! The Genetic Opera
2008 · Rotti Largo
Greetings from the Shore
2007 · Catch Turner
Mr. Fix It
2006 · Wally
Mr. 3000
2004 · Gus Panas
Mambo Italiano
2003 · Gino Barberini
The Cooler
2003 · Buddy Stafford
Plan B
2002 · Joe Maloni
Hey Arnold! The Movie
2002 · Scheck (voice)
See Spot Run
2001 · Sonny Talia
Streghe verso nord
2001 · Gallio
Perfume
2001 · Lorenzo Mancini
Cheaters
2000 · Constantine Kiamos
Bulworth
1998 · Graham Crockett
Knock Off
1998 · Harry Johanson
Houdini
1998 · Blackburn
Money Talks
1997 · Guy Cipriani
Most Wanted
1997 · CIA Deputy Director Kenny Rackmill
American Perfekt
1997 · Frank
Dog Watch
1997 · Delgoti
Romeo + Juliet
1996 · Fulgencio Capulet
Love Is All There Is
1996 · Piero Malacici
Escape Clause
1996 · Lt. Gil Farrand
Nixon
1995 · Henry Kissinger
Without Consent
1994 · Dr. Winslow
Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives
1993 · Anthony Caruso
The Firm
1993 · Tommy Morolto (uncredited)
The Rocketeer
1991 · Eddie Valentine
GoodFellas
1990 · Paul Cicero
Dick Tracy
1990 · Lips Manlis
A Fine Mess
1986 · Tony Pazzo
Turk 182!
1985 · Himself
The Stuff
1985 · Colonel Malcolm Grommett Spears
Chiller
1985 · Reverend Penny
I, the Jury
1982 · Detective Pat Chambers
That Championship Season
1982 · Phil Romano
Reds
1981 · Louis Fraina
Cruising
1980 · Capt. Edelson
Lost and Found
1979 · Reilly
The Brink's Job
1978 · Jazz Maffie
Bloodbrothers
1978 · Chubby De Coco
Oh, God!
1977 · Reverend Willie Williams
The Gambler
1974 · Hips
The Day of the Dolphin
1973 · Curtis Mahoney
A Touch of Class
1973 · Walter Menkes
The Panic in Needle Park
1971 · Samuels
Cry Uncle!
1971 · Coughing Cop
Where’s Poppa?
1970 · Owner of Gus & Grace's Home