Catherine Scorsese
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 16, 1912
- Died
- January 6, 1997
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
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.”
Filmography
As Far Back As I Can Remember... The Story of Goodfellas 2026
as Self (archive footage)
Martin Scorsese, the Italian-American Master 2024
as Self (archive) - Martin Scorsese's mother
GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors 2020
as Actor (Archive Footage)
- Inside Rupert Pupkin
Inside Rupert Pupkin 2014
as Self (archive footage)
Scorsese on Scorsese 2004
as Self (archive footage)
A Shot at the Top: The Making of 'The King of Comedy' 2002
as Self (archive footage)
Casino 1995
as Piscano's Mother
Men Lie 1994
Actor
The Age of Innocence 1993
as Elderly Woman at Jersey City Station (uncredited)
Cape Fear 1991
as Fruit Stand Customer
The Godfather Part III 1990
as Woman in Cafe
GoodFellas 1990
as Tommy's Mother
The Scorsese Machine 1990
as Self
Martin Scorsese Directs 1990
as Self
Moonstruck 1987
as Customer at Bakery
China Girl 1987
as Old Woman at the Bar (uncredited)
Wise Guys 1986
as Birthday Guest
The Muppets Take Manhattan 1984
as Extra (uncredited)
Easy Money 1983
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
The King of Comedy 1982
as Rupert's Mom (voice)
Italianamerican 1974
as Self
Mean Streets 1973
as Woman on Landing (uncredited)
Martin Scorsese: Back on the Block 1973
as Self
Who's That Knocking at My Door 1968
as Mother
It's Not Just You, Murray! 1964
as Mother
Credits from TMDB.