Paul Sorvino
Actor
Biography
Paul Anthony Sorvino (April 13, 1939 – July 25, 2022) was a European-American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, opera singer, 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.
As Director
Filmography
GoodFellas
as Paul Cicero 1990
Romeo + Juliet
as Fulgencio Capulet 1996
The Firm
as Tommy Morolto (uncredited) 1993
The Rocketeer
as Eddie Valentine 1991
Dick Tracy
as Lips Manlis 1990
Kill the Irishman
as Tony Salerno 2011
Cruising
as Capt. Edelson 1980
The Stuff
as Colonel Malcolm Grommett Spears 1985
Rules Don't Apply
as Vernon Scott 2016
Careful What You Wish For
as Sheriff Big Jack 2015
Money Talks
as Guy Cipriani 1997
Knock Off
as Harry Johanson 1998
Nixon
as Henry Kissinger 1995
The Cooler
as Buddy Stafford 2003
Hey Arnold! The Movie
as Scheck (voice) 2002
Repo! The Genetic Opera
as Rotti Largo 2008
Reds
as Louis Fraina 1981