Catherine Scorsese
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.”
Cast
GoodFellas
Tommy's Mother
A Shot at the Top: The Making of 'The King of Comedy'
Self (archive footage)
Cape Fear
Fruit Stand Customer
China Girl
Old Woman at the Bar (uncredited)
Wise Guys
Birthday Guest
Scorsese on Scorsese
Self (archive footage)
Italianamerican
Self
Casino
Piscano's Mother
Martin Scorsese: Back on the Block
Self
The Age of Innocence
Elderly Woman at Jersey City Station (uncredited)
Martin Scorsese, l'Italo-Américain
Self
Moonstruck
Customer at Bakery
Men Lie
Unknown
Inside Rupert Pupkin
Self (archive footage)
It's Not Just You, Murray!
Mother
Who's That Knocking at My Door
Mother
The Godfather Part III
Woman in Cafe
Martin Scorsese Directs
Self
The King of Comedy
Rupert's Mom (voice)
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Extra (uncredited)
The Scorsese Machine
Self
Mean Streets
Woman on Landing (uncredited)
GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors
Actor (Archive Footage)