Personal Info
Birth date
1939-04-13 (86 Years)
Day of death
2022-07-25
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Also known as
Paul Anthony Sorvino
پل سوروینو
Paul Sorvino
Biography
Paul Anthony Sorvino (/sɔːrˈviːnoʊ/, Italian: [sorˈviːno]; April 13, 1939 – July 25, 2022) was an American actor, opera singer, businessman, 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Sorvino, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
The Daily Show
6.354
Overview:
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.4
Overview:
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.The Mike Douglas Show
5.375
Overview:
The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.Law & Order
7.4
Overview:
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.Star Trek: The Next Generation
8.368
Overview:
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.Great Performances
5.3
Overview:
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.The Goldbergs
7.5
Overview:
Before there were parenting blogs, trophies for showing up, and peanut allergies, there was a simpler time called the '80s. For geeky 11-year old Adam these were his wonder years and he faced them armed with a video camera to capture all the crazy. The Goldbergs are a loving family like any other, just with a lot more yelling.Murder, She Wrote
7.5
Overview:
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.The Tony Danza Show
6.1
Overview:
The Tony Danza Show was a daytime variety talk show that premiered on September 13, 2004 in syndication and was distributed by Buena Vista Television.Elementary
7.598
Overview:
A modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson.The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
4.2
Overview:
Craig Kilborn hosted this zany talk show, which followed David Letterman's show, from 1999 until 2004. Kilborn left The Daily Show in 1999 to be this show's host after Tom Synder retired. The segment "5 Questions" was carried over from when he was on The Daily Show. Kilborn was frequently beaten in the ratings by his NBC timeslot rival, Conan O'Brien. Kilborn left The Late Late Show to pursue new opportunities.Moonlighting
7.5
Overview:
After being duped and going bankrupt, model Maddie is convinced by David to become a partner in a detective agency. Together they solve various cases, while getting comfortable with each other.Godfather of Harlem
8.067
Overview:
Loosely based on infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy attempts to regain his piece of Harlem.Tony Awards
5.1
Overview:
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.The Oscars
7
Overview:
An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.Duckman
7.2
Overview:
Together with Cornfed, his portly, porcine partner in crime solving, this defective detective amazingly manages to solve crimes and be a single parent to his hilariously dysfunctional sons at the same time.L'onore e il rispetto
7.1
Overview:
L'onore e il rispetto is an Italian television series. There are three seasons, each with six episodes: first season aired in 2006, second in 2009 and third in 2012. First season was directed by Salvatore Samperi, second by Samperi and Luigi Parisi, third by Parisi and Alessio Inturri. On October 2, 2012 Gabriel Garko announced through an interview with Tgcom 24 [1], which will soon turn a fourth season of the TV series.The Streets of San Francisco
6.935
Overview:
Two police officers, the older Lt. Stone and the young upstart Inspector Keller, investigate murders and other serious crimes in San Francisco. Stone would become a second father to Keller as he learned the rigors and procedures of detective work.Cosmos
8.47
Overview:
Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson provides clarity for the vision of the cosmos as he voyages across the universe with never-before-told stories that delve into the scientific concepts of the laws of gravity and the origins of space and time.Celebrity Family Feud
7.9
Overview:
Celebrity Family Feud pits celebrities and their families against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to survey-type questions posed to 100 people.Grandfathered
6.6
Overview:
Successful restaurateur and man-about-town Jimmy Martino is used to being the most suave, most handsome and most single person in the room. All that changes with the surprise appearance of Jimmy’s adult son, Gerald, and his baby daughter, Edie. Now Jimmy has to unlearn a lifetime of blissful selfishness and grapple with the fact that he went straight from single to grandfather in six seconds flat.That's Life
7
Overview:
Lydia DeLucca is a New Jersey bartender who wants more out of her life than just marriage and kids. So she breaks off her engagement, and heads to college. This doesn’t make her ex-boyfriend Lou happy, who thinks she is wasting her time getting an education. Her family is none too supportive either. Her mother, Dolly, thinks marriage would be better since she thinks Lydia can’t take care of herself. Her dad, Frank, cares more about the New York Giants than Lydia’s psych term paper. But that’s life…Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
6.901
Overview:
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders is a drama about the specialized International Division of the FBI tasked with solving crimes and coming to the rescue of Americans who find themselves in danger while abroad.Josh Gates Tonight
7.8
Overview:
Unable to travel due to the global pandemic, Josh Gates stays at home and interviews guests pertinent to the topic of the evening.Jack & Bobby
7
Overview:
If "greatness is thrust upon us," as Winston Churchill once said, then it stands to reason that those who are destined for greatness are rarely aware of it. Take Jack and Bobby McCallister for example: two bright young brothers growing up under the watchful eye of their eccentric single mother Grace McCallister. Grace's personality is a force of nature destined to shape both of these young men's lives and secure one a place in the history books - as President of the United States.Still Standing
6.9
Overview:
After 18 years of marriage, high school sweethearts Bill and Judy Miller still make each other laugh and try to keep their marriage intact, even when their family pulls them in different directions. Since Bill has a far more immature approach to marriage and raising their three children than Judy does, they work at striking a balance and remembering why they love each other, quirks and all.GoodFellas
8.454
Overview:
The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.The Apprentice: Martha Stewart
NYR
Overview:
The Apprentice: Martha Stewart is a reality game show and a spin-off from the series, The Apprentice, that ran in the fall of 2005. Broadcast on NBC, the show featured business tycoon Martha Stewart. Tasks were centered around Stewart's areas of expertise: media, culinary arts, entertaining, decorating, crafts, design, merchandising, and style. The tone of the show was somewhat muted compared to the original, as Stewart brought her own sensibilities to the elimination process, often using her catchphrase: "You just don't fit in" in contrast to original series host Donald Trump's catchphrase: "You're fired." She also wrote a cordial letter to the candidate who was fired; many times she took subtle jabs at the fired candidate and gave frank reasons for why the candidate did not succeed on the show. Several segments featuring Stewart were filmed at her home in Bedford, New York because at the time, she was serving the five-month house arrest portion of her ImClone scandal conviction. Donald Trump, Mark Burnett and Jay Bienstock executive produced the show. Businessman Charles Koppelman and Stewart's daughter, Alexis Stewart accompanied the two teams during tasks and reported their observations to Stewart in the boardroom.Acting
2023Pursued as Grandpa
2022American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective as Self
2022The Great American Heist as Cheech
2021The Birthday Cake as Uncle Carmine
2020Most Guys Are Losers as Grandpa Paul
2020GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors as Self
2020Josh Gates Tonight (1 Episode) as Self
2019Bad Impulse as Lou Branch
2019Godfather of Harlem (13 Episodes) as Frank Costello
2019Beneath The Leaves as Captain Parker
2018Acts of Desperation as Chief Lassiter
2018Papa as Danny
2018Abe & Phil's Last Poker Game as Phil
2017Bad Blood (6 Episodes) as Nico Rizzuto Sr.
2017Undercover Grandpa as Giovanni
2017Price for Freedom as Shah of Iran
2017Lost Cat Corona as Uncle Sam
2017The Red Maple Leaf as Joseph Palermo
2016A Winter Rose as Skippy
2016Rules Don't Apply as Vernon Scott
2016The Hybrids Family as The Count
2016The Brooklyn Banker as Benny
2016Executor as Father Antonio
2016The Bronx Bull as Giuseppe LaMotta
2016Detours as Joe DiMaria
2016Chasing Gold as Frank
2016The Bandit Hound as Chief Burton
2016Emigratis (1 Episode) as Self
2016Kidnapped in Romania as Alexandru Damian
2016Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival as God
2016Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (1 Episode) as Dr. Dominico Scarpa
2015Enzian: When the Lights Go Up as Self (archive footage)
2015Cold Deck as Chips
2015Sicilian Vampire as Jimmy Scambino
2015Grandfathered (1 Episode) as Jack Martino
2015Celebrity Family Feud (1 Episode) as Self
2015Careful What You Wish For as Sheriff Big Jack
2015No Deposit as Alfie
2014Cosmos (1 Episode) as Augustin Mouchot (voice)
2013Immigrant as Yeshiva Principal
2013The Goldbergs (1 Episode) as Ben 'Pop Pop' Goldberg
20134Closed as Bud
2013How Sweet It Is as Big Mike
2013Last I Heard as Joe Scoleri
2012Divorce Invitation as Daniel Miller
2012Elementary (1 Episode) as Robert Pardillo
2012Jersey Shore Shark Attack as Mayor Palantine
2012For the Love of Money as Red Parker
2012Imaginary Friend as Jonathan
2012The Devil's Carnival as God
2012The Trouble with Cali as Ivan
2011God Don't Make the Laws as Lewis
2011Night Club as Himself
2011Kill the Irishman as Tony Salerno
2011Miller's Tale as Self
2009Santa Baby 2 as Santa Claus
2009The Wild Stallion as Nolan
2009Doc West II : Triggerman as Sheriff Roy Basehart
2009Doc West as Roy Basehart
2008Repo! The Genetic Opera as Rotti Largo
2008Carnera: The Walking Mountain as Ledudal
2008Last Hour as Maitre Steinfeld
2007Exorcising 'Cruising' as Self (archive footage)
2007The History of 'Cruising' as Self (archive footage)
2007The History of 'Cruising' as Unknown
2007Greetings from the Shore as Catch Turner
2006Mr. Fix It as Wally
2006Witness to 'Reds' as Self
2006L'onore e il rispetto (6 Episodes) as Beniamino
2005Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood as Unknown
2005The Apprentice: Martha Stewart (1 Episode) as Unknown
2004The Workaday Gangster as Self
2004Goodnight, Joseph Parker as Charlie
2004The Tony Danza Show (1 Episode) as Self
2004Jack & Bobby (1 Episode) as Unknown
2004Getting Made: The Making of 'GoodFellas' as Self
2004Mr. 3000 as Gus Panas
2003The Cooler as Buddy Stafford
2003Mambo Italiano as Gino Barberini
2003Mafia Doctor as Nicola Dellarusso
2002Still Standing (4 Episodes) as Al Miller
2002Hey Arnold! The Movie as Scheck (voice)
2002Ciao America as Antonio Primavera
2001Streghe Verso Nord as Gallio
2001Longshot as Laszlo Pryce
2001Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored as Self
2001Perfume as Lorenzo Mancini
2001See Spot Run as Sonny Talia
2001The Amati Girls as Joe
2001Plan B as Joe Maloni
2000That's Life (36 Episodes) as Frank DeLucca
2000The Thin Blue Lie as Frank Rizzo
2000Cheaters as Constantine Kiamos
1999That Championship Season as Coach
1999The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
1999Harlem Aria as Fabiano Grazzi
1998Houdini as Blackburn
1998Knock Off as Harry Johanson
1998Dead Broke as Harvey
1998Bulworth as Graham Crockett
1998Men with Guns as Horace Burke
1998The Big House (29 Episodes) as Unknown
1997Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way as Joe Torre
1997Most Wanted as CIA Deputy Director Kenny Rackmill
1997Money Talks as Guy Cipriani
1997American Perfekt as Frank
1996Romeo + Juliet as Fulgencio Capulet
1996The Daily Show (1 Episode) as Self
1996Escape Clause as Lt. Gil Farrand
1996Love Is All There Is as Piero Malacici
1996Dog Watch as Delgoti
1995Nixon as Henry Kissinger
1995Cover Me as J.J. Davis
1994Without Consent as Dr. Winslow
1994Backstreet Justice as Captain Phil Giarusso
1994Parallel Lives as Ed Starling
1994Duckman (1 Episode) as Unknown
1993Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives as Anthony Caruso
1993The Firm as Tommy Morolto (uncredited)
1992The Last Mile as The Tenor
1991The Rocketeer as Eddie Valentine
1991Don't Touch My Daughter as Lt. Willman
1991Age Isn't Everything as Max
1990Law & Order (31 Episodes) as Phil Cerreta
1990GoodFellas as Paul Cicero
1990Night of 100 Stars III as Self
1990Dick Tracy as Lips Manlis
1987Star Trek: The Next Generation (1 Episode) as Dr. Nikolai Rozhenko
1987The Oldest Rookie (14 Episodes) as Det. Ike Porter
1987Almost Partners as Jack Wilder
1986Very Close Quarters as Unknown
1986A Fine Mess as Tony Pazzo
1986Betrayed by Innocence as Mike Vogel
1986Vasectomy: A Delicate Matter as Gino
1985The Stuff as Colonel Malcolm Grommett Spears
1985Chiller as Reverend Penny
1985Moonlighting (1 Episode) as David Addison Sr.
1985Turk 182! as Himself
1985Surviving as Harvey
1984With Intent to Kill as Doyle Reinecker
1984Murder, She Wrote (1 Episode) as Al Sidell
1984My Mother's Secret Life as Max
1983Chiefs (3 Episodes) as Sheriff Skeeter Willis
1983Off the Wall as Warden Nicholas F. Castle
1982That Championship Season as Phil Romano
1982A Question of Honor as Carlo Danzie
1982I, the Jury as Detective Pat Chambers
1982Melanie as Walter
1981Reds as Louis Fraina
1980Cruising as Capt. Edelson
1979Lost and Found as Reilly
1979Dummy as Lowell Myers
1978The Brink's Job as Jazz Maffie
1978Slow Dancing In The Big City as Lou Friedlander
1978Bloodbrothers as Chubby De Coco
1977Oh, God! as Reverend Willie Williams
1977Seventh Avenue (3 Episodes) as Dave Shaw
1976Bert D'Angelo Superstar (12 Episodes) as Unknown
1976I Will, I Will...For Now as Lou Springer
1975We'll Get By (11 Episodes) as George Platt
1975Angel and Big Joe as Unknown
1974Shoot It Black, Shoot It Blue as Ring
1974It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy as Harry Walters
1974The Gambler as Hips
1974Tell Me Where It Hurts as Joe
1974King Lear as Gloucester
1973The Day of the Dolphin as Curtis Mahoney
1973A Touch of Class as Walter Menkes
1972The Streets of San Francisco (1 Episode) as Sergeant Bert D'Angelo
1972Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues as Cab Driver
1971Made For Each Other as Gig's Father
1971Cry Uncle! as Coughing Cop
1971The Panic in Needle Park as Samuels
1971Great Performances (1 Episode) as Gloucester
1970Where’s Poppa? as Owner of Gus & Grace's Home
1965Skyscraper as Unknown
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (8 Episodes) as Self
1961The Mike Douglas Show (3 Episodes) as Self
1956Tony Awards (1, 1 Episode) as Self - Nominee, Self - Presenter
1953The Oscars (1 Episode) as Self