Catherine Scorsese
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 16, 1912, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- January 6, 1997
- Movies
- 25
Catherine Scorsese (April 16, 1912 – January 6, 1997) was an American actress, and the mother of filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Scorsese was of Italian descent and frequently played the role of an Italian mother. She is perhaps most well known for her appearance in her son's film Goodfellas, as Mrs. DeVito, Tommy's mother, as well as Casino and Mean Streets. She published a recipe book, “Italianamerican: The Scorsese Family Cookbook.”
Upcoming Catherine Scorsese Movies
As Far Back As I Can Remember... The Story of Goodfellas
2026
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Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2026 | As Far Back As I Can Remember... The Story of Goodfellas | Self (archive footage) |
| 2024 | Martin Scorsese, the Italian-American Master | Self (archive) - Martin Scorsese's mother |
| 2020 | GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors | Actor (Archive Footage) |
| 2014 | Inside Rupert Pupkin | Self (archive footage) |
| 2004 | Scorsese on Scorsese | Self (archive footage) |
| 2002 | A Shot at the Top: The Making of 'The King of Comedy' | Self (archive footage) |
| 1995 | Casino | Piscano's Mother |
| 1994 | Men Lie | |
| 1993 | The Age of Innocence | Elderly Woman at Jersey City Station (uncredited) |
| 1991 | Cape Fear | Fruit Stand Customer |
| 1990 | The Godfather Part III | Woman in Cafe |
| 1990 | GoodFellas | Tommy's Mother |
| 1990 | The Scorsese Machine | Self |
| 1990 | Martin Scorsese Directs | Self |
| 1987 | Moonstruck | Customer at Bakery |
| 1987 | China Girl | Old Woman at the Bar (uncredited) |
| 1986 | Wise Guys | Birthday Guest |
| 1984 | The Muppets Take Manhattan | Extra (uncredited) |
| 1983 | Easy Money | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| 1982 | The King of Comedy | Rupert's Mom (voice) |
| 1974 | Italianamerican | Self |
| 1973 | Mean Streets | Woman on Landing (uncredited) |
| 1973 | Martin Scorsese: Back on the Block | Self |
| 1968 | Who's That Knocking at My Door | Mother |
| 1964 | It's Not Just You, Murray! | Mother |
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