| Charles Scorsese | |
|---|---|
 Scorsese in Italianamerican (1974) | |
| Born | Luciano Charles Scorsese (1913-05-08)May 8, 1913 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | August 23, 1993(1993-08-23) (aged 80) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974–1993 |
| Spouse |
Catherine Scorsese (m. 1933) |
| Children | 2, including Martin Scorsese |
Luciano Charles Scorsese (May 8, 1913 – August 23, 1993) was an American film actor. He was the father of filmmaker Martin Scorsese.
Biography
Scorsese was born in New York City, the son of Teresa and Francesco Scorsese, Sicilian immigrants from Polizzi Generosa, a small town near Palermo. He attended Public School 21. Scorsese worked as a presser for over forty years and also as a wardrobe consultant. He married Catherine Cappa in 1933. He was the father of Academy Award-winning film director Martin Scorsese. He died after a long illness in 1993, aged 80. His last film role was in The Age of Innocence, which was released after his death.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Italianamerican | Himself | Documentary |
| 1976 | Taxi Driver | Burt Steensma, Iris' Father | Uncredited, (newspaper article) |
| 1980 | Raging Bull | Charlie | |
| 1982 | The King of Comedy | First Man At Bar | |
| 1984 | The Muppets Take Manhattan | Extra | Uncredited |
| 1985 | After Hours | Club Berlin Patron | |
| 1986 | Wise Guys | Birthday Guest #11 | |
| The Color of Money | High Roller #1 | ||
| 1987 | Moonstruck | Customer In Bakery | Uncredited |
| 1990 | Goodfellas | Vinnie | |
| 1991 | The Hard Way | Senior Citizen | Uncredited |
| Cape Fear | Fruitstand Customer | ||
| 1993 | The Age of Innocence | Elderly Man At Jersey City Station | Uncredited, (final film role) (posthumous) |
References
- ^ "Luciano Charles Scorsese; Father of Director Martin Scorsese". Los Angeles Times. August 26, 1993. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ Maria T. Miliora (March 3, 2004). The Scorsese Psyche on Screen: Roots of Themes and Characters in the Films. McFarland. pp. 11–. ISBN 978-0-7864-8393-8.
- Casillo, Robert (January 2006). Gangster priest: the Italian ... - Robert Casillo - Google Boeken. ISBN 9780802091130. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
- ^ "Charles Scorsese, 80; Presser Turned Actor –". New York Times. August 24, 1993. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
- Staff, Variety (September 6, 1993). "Luciano Charles Scorsese". Variety. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
- The Age of Innocence (1993) - Trivia - IMDb. Retrieved January 6, 2025 – via www.imdb.com.