Actor
Paul Sorvino
- Born: 13 April 1936, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Estimated net worth: $10 million
Paul Sorvino was an American actor known for his roles in crime dramas. He gained fame for portraying Paulie Cicero in 'Goodfellas' and has appeared in several notable films and television series. Renowned for his deep voice and commanding presence, Sorvino's…
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About Paul Sorvino
Paul Sorvino was an American actor known for his roles in crime dramas. He gained fame for portraying Paulie Cicero in 'Goodfellas' and has appeared in several notable films and television series. Renowned for his deep voice and commanding presence, Sorvino's career spanned over five decades, earning him respect in the industry for both his acting and directing talents.
- Born
- 13 April 1936, Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Spouses
- Dee Dee Sorvino (2014-2022)
- Children
- 3 (Michael Sorvino, Amanda Sorvino, and Veronica Sorvino)
- Parents
- Angela Sorvino, Paul Sorvino Sr.
- Estimated net worth
- $10 million
Fun facts about Paul Sorvino
- Paul Sorvino was also a talented opera singer and studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- In addition to acting, he was an artist and sculptor, showcasing his works in galleries.
Famous Paul Sorvino quotes
“I’m not a wise guy. I’m a good guy.”
“You are what you are, and you are what you were born to be.”
“You can’t be a wise guy without being a good guy.”
Paul Sorvino filmography
Cast (189)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | As Far Back As I Can Remember... The Story of Goodfellas Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2026 | Repo! This Movie: The Anatomy of a Cult Movie | Self - Rotti Largo (archive footage) | |
| 2023 | Pursued Movie | Grandpa | 5.8 |
| 2022 | American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective Movie | Self | 4.8 |
| 2022 | The Great American Heist Movie | Cheech | |
| 2021 | The Birthday Cake Movie | Uncle Carmine | 5.1 |
| 2020 | Most Guys Are Losers Movie | Grandpa Paul | 2.6 |
| 2020 | GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors Movie | Self | |
| 2020 | Josh Gates Tonight TV | Self | 7.8 |
| 2019 | Bad Impulse Movie | Lou Branch | 5.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Godfather of Harlem TV | Frank Costello | 8.1 |
| 2019 | Welcome to Acapulco Movie | Senator Campbell | 5.3 |
| 2019 | Beneath the Leaves Movie | Captain Parker | 4.2 |
| 2018 | Acts of Desperation Movie | Chief Lassiter | 4.0 |
| 2018 | Papa Movie | Danny | 4.3 |
| 2018 | Abe & Phil's Last Poker Game Movie | Phil | 6.0 |
| 2017 | Bad Blood TV | Nico Rizzuto Sr. | 7.1 |
| 2017 | Undercover Grandpa Movie | Giovanni | 5.7 |
| 2017 | Price for Freedom Movie | Shah of Iran | 2.0 |
| 2017 | The Red Maple Leaf Movie | Joseph Palermo | 4.3 |
| 2017 | Lost Cat Corona Movie | Uncle Sam | 5.7 |
| 2016 | A Winter Rose Movie | Skippy | 3.0 |
| 2016 | Rules Don't Apply Movie | Vernon Scott | 5.8 |
| 2016 | The Hybrids Family Movie | The Count | 5.8 |
| 2016 | The Brooklyn Banker Movie | Benny | 4.8 |
| 2016 | Executor Movie | Father Antonio | 4.5 |
| 2016 | The Bronx Bull Movie | Giuseppe LaMotta | 4.3 |
| 2016 | Detours Movie | Joe DiMaria | 4.9 |
| 2016 | Chasing Gold Movie | Frank | |
| 2016 | The Bandit Hound Movie | Chief Burton | 4.6 |
| 2016 | Emigratis TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2016 | Kidnapped in Romania Movie | Alexandru Damian | 2.9 |
| 2016 | Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival Movie | God | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders TV | Dr. Dominico Scarpa | 6.9 |
| 2016 | As Long As We Both Shall Live Movie | Jim | |
| 2015 | Enzian: When the Lights Go Up Movie | Self (archive footage) | |
| 2015 | Cold Deck Movie | Chips | 5.5 |
| 2015 | Sicilian Vampire Movie | Jimmy Scambino | 3.4 |
| 2015 | Grandfathered TV | Jack Martino | 6.5 |
| 2015 | Celebrity Family Feud TV | Self | 7.7 |
| 2015 | Careful What You Wish For Movie | Sheriff Big Jack | 6.1 |
| 2015 | No Deposit Movie | Alfie | 3.0 |
| 2014 | A Place for Heroes Movie | Vincent | |
| 2014 | Cosmos TV | Augustin Mouchot (voice) | 8.5 |
| 2013 | Immigrant Movie | Yeshiva Principal | |
| 2013 | The Goldbergs TV | Ben 'Pop Pop' Goldberg | 7.4 |
| 2013 | 4Closed Movie | Bud | 4.8 |
| 2013 | Last I Heard Movie | Joe Scoleri | 5.3 |
| 2013 | How Sweet It Is Movie | Big Mike | 2.2 |
| 2012 | Divorce Invitation Movie | Daniel Miller | 4.5 |
| 2012 | Elementary TV | Robert Pardillo | 7.6 |
| 2012 | Jersey Shore Shark Attack Movie | Mayor Palantine | 4.6 |
| 2012 | For the Love of Money Movie | Red Parker | 4.3 |
| 2012 | Imaginary Friend Movie | Jonathan | 4.7 |
| 2012 | The Devil's Carnival Movie | God | 5.6 |
| 2012 | The Trouble with Cali Movie | Ivan | 2.0 |
| 2011 | God Don't Make the Laws Movie | Lewis | 4.6 |
| 2011 | Night Club Movie | Himself | 2.0 |
| 2011 | Kill the Irishman Movie | Tony Salerno | 6.8 |
| 2011 | Miller's Tale Movie | Self | 7.1 |
| 2009 | Santa Baby 2 Movie | Santa Claus | 5.1 |
| 2009 | The Wild Stallion Movie | Nolan | 6.1 |
| 2009 | Doc West II : Triggerman Movie | Sheriff Roy Basehart | 6.3 |
| 2009 | Doc West Movie | Roy Basehart | 6.2 |
| 2008 | Repo! The Genetic Opera Movie | Rotti Largo | 6.3 |
| 2008 | Carnera: The Walking Mountain Movie | Ledudal | 5.9 |
| 2008 | Last Hour Movie | Maitre Steinfeld | 4.2 |
| 2007 | The History of 'Cruising' Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.7 |
| 2007 | Exorcising 'Cruising' Movie | Self (archive footage) | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Greetings from the Shore Movie | Catch Turner | 6.1 |
| 2006 | Mr. Fix It Movie | Wally | 4.9 |
| 2006 | Witness to 'Reds' Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2006 | L'onore e il rispetto TV | Beniamino | 7.4 |
| 2005 | Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood Movie | Unknown character | 7.4 |
| 2005 | The Apprentice: Martha Stewart TV | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 2004 | The Workaday Gangster Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2004 | Goodnight, Joseph Parker Movie | Charlie | 6.0 |
| 2004 | The Tony Danza Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.4 |
| 2004 | Jack & Bobby TV | Unknown character | 7.3 |
| 2004 | Getting Made: The Making of 'GoodFellas' Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2004 | Mr. 3000 Movie | Gus Panas | 5.3 |
| 2003 | The Cooler Movie | Buddy Stafford | 6.7 |
| 2003 | Mambo Italiano Movie | Gino Barberini | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Mafia Doctor Movie | Nicola Dellarusso | 5.7 |
| 2002 | Still Standing TV | Al Miller | 6.9 |
| 2002 | Hey Arnold! The Movie Movie | Scheck (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2002 | Plan B Movie | Joe Maloni | 4.5 |
| 2002 | Ciao America Movie | Antonio Primavera | 8.5 |
| 2001 | Streghe verso nord Movie | Gallio | 5.3 |
| 2001 | Longshot Movie | Laszlo Pryce | 5.7 |
| 2001 | Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored Movie | Self | 6.1 |
| 2001 | Perfume Movie | Lorenzo Mancini | 4.8 |
| 2001 | See Spot Run Movie | Sonny Talia | 6.1 |
| 2001 | The Amati Girls Movie | Joe | 4.7 |
| 2000 | That's Life TV | Frank DeLucca | 7.0 |
| 2000 | The Thin Blue Lie Movie | Frank Rizzo | 7.0 |
| 2000 | Cheaters Movie | Constantine Kiamos | 6.3 |
| 1999 | That Championship Season Movie | Coach | 6.8 |
| 1999 | The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 1999 | Harlem Aria Movie | Fabiano Grazzi | 7.7 |
| 1998 | Houdini Movie | Blackburn | 5.7 |
| 1998 | Knock Off Movie | Harry Johanson | 5.4 |
| 1998 | Dead Broke Movie | Harvey | 10.0 |
| 1998 | Bulworth Movie | Graham Crockett | 6.3 |
| 1998 | Men with Guns Movie | Horace Burke | 4.6 |
| 1998 | The Big House TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way Movie | Joe Torre | 6.3 |
| 1997 | Most Wanted Movie | CIA Deputy Director Kenny Rackmill | 5.4 |
| 1997 | Money Talks Movie | Guy Cipriani | 6.0 |
| 1997 | Dog Watch Movie | Delgoti | 4.9 |
| 1997 | American Perfekt Movie | Frank | 6.5 |
| 1996 | Romeo + Juliet Movie | Fulgencio Capulet | 6.8 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Escape Clause Movie | Lt. Gil Farrand | 4.8 |
| 1996 | Love Is All There Is Movie | Piero Malacici | 5.2 |
| 1995 | Nixon Movie | Henry Kissinger | 6.8 |
| 1995 | Cover Me Movie | J.J. Davis | 3.3 |
| 1994 | Without Consent Movie | Dr. Winslow | 7.2 |
| 1994 | Backstreet Justice Movie | Captain Phil Giarusso | 3.7 |
| 1994 | Parallel Lives Movie | Ed Starling | 5.7 |
| 1994 | Duckman TV | Variecom CEO (voice) | 7.3 |
| 1993 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives Movie | Anthony Caruso | 6.9 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1993 | The Firm Movie | Tommy Morolto (uncredited) | 6.7 |
| 1992 | The Last Mile Movie | The Tenor | 7.0 |
| 1991 | The Rocketeer Movie | Eddie Valentine | 6.5 |
| 1991 | Don't Touch My Daughter Movie | Lt. Willman | 4.7 |
| 1991 | Age Isn't Everything Movie | Max | 2.7 |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Phil Cerreta | 7.3 |
| 1990 | GoodFellas Movie | Paul Cicero | 8.4 |
| 1990 | Dick Tracy Movie | Lips Manlis | 6.2 |
| 1990 | Night of 100 Stars III Movie | Self | 4.3 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self - Guest | 5.6 |
| 1987 | Star Trek: The Next Generation TV | Dr. Nikolai Rozhenko | 8.4 |
| 1987 | The Oldest Rookie TV | Ike Porter | 7.0 |
| 1987 | Almost Partners Movie | Jack Wilder | 9.0 |
| 1986 | Very Close Quarters Movie | Kiril | 9.0 |
| 1986 | A Fine Mess Movie | Tony Pazzo | 4.6 |
| 1986 | Betrayed by Innocence Movie | Mike Vogel | 6.2 |
| 1986 | Vasectomy: A Delicate Matter Movie | Gino | 5.0 |
| 1985 | The Stuff Movie | Colonel Malcolm Grommett Spears | 6.0 |
| 1985 | Chiller Movie | Reverend Penny | 4.2 |
| 1985 | Moonlighting TV | David Addison Sr. | 7.5 |
| 1985 | Turk 182! Movie | Himself | 5.9 |
| 1985 | Surviving Movie | Harvey | 5.0 |
| 1984 | With Intent to Kill Movie | Doyle Reinecker | 6.5 |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote TV | Al Sidell | 7.5 |
| 1984 | My Mother's Secret Life Movie | Max | 8.0 |
| 1983 | Chiefs TV | Sheriff Skeeter Willis | 7.9 |
| 1983 | Off the Wall Movie | Warden Nicholas F. Castle | 3.5 |
| 1982 | That Championship Season Movie | Phil Romano | 5.2 |
| 1982 | A Question of Honor Movie | Carlo Danzie | 8.5 |
| 1982 | I, the Jury Movie | Detective Pat Chambers | 5.7 |
| 1982 | Melanie Movie | Walter | 7.5 |
| 1982 | Late Night with David Letterman TV | Self - Guest | 6.2 |
| 1981 | Reds Movie | Louis Fraina | 6.9 |
| 1980 | Cruising Movie | Capt. Edelson | 6.6 |
| 1979 | Lost and Found Movie | Reilly | 6.0 |
| 1979 | Dummy Movie | Lowell Myers | 8.8 |
| 1978 | The Brink's Job Movie | Jazz Maffie | 6.2 |
| 1978 | Slow Dancing In The Big City Movie | Lou Friedlander | 6.6 |
| 1978 | Bloodbrothers Movie | Chubby De Coco | 5.8 |
| 1977 | Oh, God! Movie | Reverend Willie Williams | 6.4 |
| 1977 | Seventh Avenue TV | Dave Shaw | 7.0 |
| 1976 | Bert D'Angelo Superstar TV | Unknown character | 5.0 |
| 1976 | I Will, I Will...For Now Movie | Lou Springer | 4.8 |
| 1975 | We'll Get By TV | George Platt | 7.0 |
| 1975 | Angel and Big Joe Movie | Unknown character | 6.9 |
| 1974 | Shoot It Black, Shoot It Blue Movie | Ring | 7.0 |
| 1974 | It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy Movie | Harry Walters | 4.0 |
| 1974 | The Gambler Movie | Hips | 6.7 |
| 1974 | Tell Me Where It Hurts Movie | Joe | |
| 1974 | King Lear Movie | Gloucester | 9.0 |
| 1973 | The Day of the Dolphin Movie | Curtis Mahoney | 5.8 |
| 1973 | A Touch of Class Movie | Walter Menkes | 6.1 |
| 1972 | The Streets of San Francisco TV | Sergeant Bert D'Angelo | 7.1 |
| 1972 | Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues Movie | Taxi Driver | 5.3 |
| 1971 | Made For Each Other Movie | Gig's Father | 5.2 |
| 1971 | Cry Uncle! Movie | Coughing Cop | 4.5 |
| 1971 | The Panic in Needle Park Movie | Samuels | 6.8 |
| 1971 | Great Performances TV | Gloucester | 6.1 |
| 1970 | Where’s Poppa? Movie | Owner of Gus & Grace's Home | 6.0 |
| 1965 | Skyscraper Movie | Unknown character | 9.0 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self | 5.8 |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Nominee | |
| 1956 | Tony Awards TV | Self - Presenter | |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| TBA | Amanda Undercover Movie | Self |
Crew (2)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Trouble with Cali Movie | Director · Directing | 2.0 |
| 1999 | That Championship Season Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
Latest releases
- Repo! This Movie: The Anatomy of a Cult2026
- Pursued2023 / TMDB 5.8
- American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective2022 / TMDB 4.8
- The Great American Heist2022
- The Birthday Cake2021 / TMDB 5.1
- Most Guys Are Losers2020 / TMDB 2.6
Questions about Paul Sorvino
What are some of Paul Sorvino's most famous roles?
Paul Sorvino is best known for his role as Paulie Cicero in 'Goodfellas' and for appearances in 'The Godfather Part III' and 'Mickey Blue Eyes'.
Did Paul Sorvino win any major awards?
Paul Sorvino received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination and a Tony Award for his performances, highlighting his talent in both film and theater.
What was Paul Sorvino's first film?
Paul Sorvino's first film was 'Where's Poppa?' released in 1970, which marked the beginning of his acting career in cinema.
Which movies contributed most to Paul Sorvino's success?
Some of the most successful films in Paul Sorvino's career include 'Goodfellas', 'The Firm', and 'The Godfather Part III', which showcased his range as an actor.
What is known about Paul Sorvino's personal life?
Paul Sorvino was married three times and had three children. He was known for his passion for the arts, including singing and sculpting.
What was Paul Sorvino's estimated net worth?
Paul Sorvino's estimated net worth was around $10 million, reflecting his long and varied career in entertainment.
What are some milestones in Paul Sorvino's filmography?
Milestones in Paul Sorvino's filmography include his breakout role in 'Goodfellas' and his performances in 'The Godfather Part III' and 'Law & Order', which solidified his status as a versatile actor.
What was Paul Sorvino's impact on the acting community?
Paul Sorvino was respected for his contributions to film and theater. His powerful performances and dedication to the arts influenced many aspiring actors in the industry.