Catherine Scorsese

A devoted mother and actress, Catherine Scorsese steps into the spotlight of her son Martin’s cinematic world, bringing authenticity to the screen as the quintessential Italian matriarch in *Goodfellas*—while balancing fame with the warmth of her family’s kitchen.

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1912

Died

1997

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In short · Acted for seven decades — 17 credits.

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Biography

Catherine Scorsese was an American actress of Italian descent, best known for her role as Mrs. DeVito in her son Martin Scorsese's film *Goodfellas*. Her acting career began when Martin cast her in his short film *It's Not Just You, Murray!*. Throughout her career, she often portrayed the archetype of the Italian mother. In addition to her work in film, Catherine authored *Italianamerican: The Scorsese Family Cookbook*, a collection of family recipes reflecting her heritage.

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