Catherine Scorsese
Acting
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.”
Known for
2024Martin Scorsese, the Italian-American Master
Self (archive) - Martin Scorsese's mother
2004Scorsese on Scorsese
Self (archive footage)
2002A Shot at the Top: The Making of 'The King of Comedy'
Self (archive footage)
1995Casino
Piscano's Mother
1994Men Lie
1993The Age of Innocence
Elderly Woman at Jersey City Station (uncredited)
1991Cape Fear
Fruit Stand Customer
1990GoodFellas
Tommy's Mother
1990The Godfather Part III
Woman in Cafe
1990Martin Scorsese Directs
Self
1990The Scorsese Machine
Self
1987China Girl
Old Woman at the Bar (uncredited)
1987Moonstruck
Customer at Bakery
1986Wise Guys
Birthday Guest
1984The Muppets Take Manhattan
Extra (uncredited)
1983Easy Money
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1982The King of Comedy
Rupert's Mom (voice)
1974Italianamerican
Self
1973Martin Scorsese: Back on the Block
Self
1973Mean Streets
Woman on Landing (uncredited)
1968Who's That Knocking at My Door
Mother
1964It's Not Just You, Murray!
Mother