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Paul Sorvino

Paul Anthony Sorvino (April 13, 1939 – July 25, 2022) was a European-American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, opera singer, writer, and sculptor.

Born April 13, 1939† July 25, 2022 Brooklyn, New York, USA1 movie on MoviHero

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GoodFellas

1990 · 2h 25m · Crime · Drama

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About Paul Sorvino

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.

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1990
GoodFellas2h 25m · Crime · Drama
Paul Cicero

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2026
As Far Back As I Can Remember... The Story of Goodfellas
Self (archive footage)
2026
Repo! This Movie: The Anatomy of a Cult
Self – Rotti Largo (archive footage)
2023
Pursued
Grandpa
2022
American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective
Self
2022
The Great American Heist
Cheech
2021
The Birthday Cake
Uncle Carmine
2020
Most Guys Are Losers
Grandpa Paul
2020
GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors
Self
2019
Bad Impulse
Lou Branch
2019
Welcome to Acapulco
Senator Campbell
2019
Beneath the Leaves
Captain Parker
2018
Acts of Desperation
Chief Lassiter
2018
Papa
Danny
2018
Abe & Phil's Last Poker Game
Phil
2017
Price for Freedom
Shah of Iran
2017
Undercover Grandpa
Giovanni
2017
Lost Cat Corona
Uncle Sam
2017
The Red Maple Leaf
Joseph Palermo
2016
A Winter Rose
Skippy
2016
Rules Don't Apply
Vernon Scott
2016
The Hybrids Family
The Count
2016
The Brooklyn Banker
Benny
2016
Executor
Father Antonio
2016
The Bronx Bull
Giuseppe LaMotta
2016
Detours
Joe DiMaria
2016
Chasing Gold
Frank
2016
The Bandit Hound
Chief Burton
2016
Kidnapped in Romania
Alexandru Damian
2016
Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival
God
2016
As Long As We Both Shall Live
Jim
2015
Enzian: When the Lights Go Up
Self (archive footage)
2015
Cold Deck
Chips
2015
Sicilian Vampire
Jimmy Scambino
2015
Careful What You Wish For
Sheriff Big Jack
2015
No Deposit
Alfie
2014
A Place for Heroes
Vincent
2013
Immigrant
Yeshiva Principal
2013
4Closed
Bud
2013
Last I Heard
Joe Scoleri
2013
How Sweet It Is
Big Mike
2012
Divorce Invitation
Daniel Miller
2012
Jersey Shore Shark Attack
Mayor Palantine
2012
For the Love of Money
Red Parker
2012
Imaginary Friend
Jonathan
2012
The Devil's Carnival
God
2012
The Trouble with Cali
Director · Ivan
2011
God Don't Make the Laws
Lewis
2011
Night Club
Himself
2011
Kill the Irishman
Tony Salerno
2011
Miller's Tale
Self
2009
Santa Baby 2
Santa Claus
2009
The Wild Stallion
Nolan
2009
Doc West II : Triggerman
Sheriff Roy Basehart
2009
Doc West
Roy Basehart
2008
Repo! The Genetic Opera
Rotti Largo
2008
Carnera: The Walking Mountain
Ledudal
2008
Last Hour
Maitre Steinfeld
2007
Exorcising 'Cruising'
Self (archive footage)
2007
The History of 'Cruising'
Self (archive footage)
2007
Greetings from the Shore
Catch Turner
2006
Mr. Fix It
Wally
2006
Witness to 'Reds'
Self
2005
Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood
Actor
2004
The Workaday Gangster
Self
2004
Goodnight, Joseph Parker
Charlie
2004
Getting Made: The Making of 'GoodFellas'
Self
2004
Mr. 3000
Gus Panas
2003
The Cooler
Buddy Stafford
2003
Mambo Italiano
Gino Barberini
2003
Mafia Doctor
Nicola Dellarusso
2002
Hey Arnold! The Movie
Scheck (voice)
2002
Plan B
Joe Maloni
2002
Ciao America
Antonio Primavera
2001
Streghe verso nord
Gallio
2001
Longshot
Laszlo Pryce
2001
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
Self
2001
Perfume
Lorenzo Mancini
2001
See Spot Run
Sonny Talia
2001
The Amati Girls
Joe
2000
The Thin Blue Lie
Frank Rizzo
2000
Cheaters
Constantine Kiamos
1999
That Championship Season
Director · Coach
1999
Harlem Aria
Fabiano Grazzi
1998
Houdini
Blackburn
1998
Knock Off
Harry Johanson
1998
Dead Broke
Harvey
1998
Bulworth
Graham Crockett
1998
Men with Guns
Horace Burke
1997
Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way
Joe Torre
1997
Most Wanted
CIA Deputy Director Kenny Rackmill
1997
Money Talks
Guy Cipriani
1997
Dog Watch
Delgoti
1997
American Perfekt
Frank
1996
Romeo + Juliet
Fulgencio Capulet
1996
Escape Clause
Lt. Gil Farrand
1996
Love Is All There Is
Piero Malacici
1995
Nixon
Henry Kissinger
1995
Cover Me
J.J. Davis
1994
Without Consent
Dr. Winslow
1994
Backstreet Justice
Captain Phil Giarusso

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Paul Sorvino

Paul Anthony Sorvino (April 13, 1939 – July 25, 2022) was a European-American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, opera singer, writer, and sculptor.

Born April 13, 1939† July 25, 2022 Brooklyn, New York, USA1 movie on MoviHero

Explore movies

WHERE TO START

Where to start

A selection of released films from our catalog, with the credited role to help you choose.

GoodFellas

1990 · 2h 25m · Crime · Drama

See the performance as Paul Cicero.

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THE PERSON BEHIND THE ROLES

About Paul Sorvino

GALLERY

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Portraits of Paul Sorvino.

MOVIHERO CREDITS

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Explore 1 movie guide, credited roles and upcoming releases.

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Showing 1 of 1 credit

1990
GoodFellas2h 25m · Crime · Drama
Paul Cicero

More film credits 100 additional titles

These credits do not currently have a MoviHero movie guide. Use the filters to separate released and upcoming work.

Search movie titles, years and roles

Showing 8 of 100 credits

2026
As Far Back As I Can Remember... The Story of Goodfellas
Self (archive footage)
2026
Repo! This Movie: The Anatomy of a Cult
Self – Rotti Largo (archive footage)
2023
Pursued
Grandpa
2022
American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective
Self
2022
The Great American Heist
Cheech
2021
The Birthday Cake
Uncle Carmine
2020
Most Guys Are Losers
Grandpa Paul
2020
GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors
Self
2019
Bad Impulse
Lou Branch
2019
Welcome to Acapulco
Senator Campbell
2019
Beneath the Leaves
Captain Parker
2018
Acts of Desperation
Chief Lassiter
2018
Papa
Danny
2018
Abe & Phil's Last Poker Game
Phil
2017
Price for Freedom
Shah of Iran
2017
Undercover Grandpa
Giovanni
2017
Lost Cat Corona
Uncle Sam
2017
The Red Maple Leaf
Joseph Palermo
2016
A Winter Rose
Skippy
2016
Rules Don't Apply
Vernon Scott
2016
The Hybrids Family
The Count
2016
The Brooklyn Banker
Benny
2016
Executor
Father Antonio
2016
The Bronx Bull
Giuseppe LaMotta
2016
Detours
Joe DiMaria
2016
Chasing Gold
Frank
2016
The Bandit Hound
Chief Burton
2016
Kidnapped in Romania
Alexandru Damian
2016
Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival
God
2016
As Long As We Both Shall Live
Jim
2015
Enzian: When the Lights Go Up
Self (archive footage)
2015
Cold Deck
Chips
2015
Sicilian Vampire
Jimmy Scambino
2015
Careful What You Wish For
Sheriff Big Jack
2015
No Deposit
Alfie
2014
A Place for Heroes
Vincent
2013
Immigrant
Yeshiva Principal
2013
4Closed
Bud
2013
Last I Heard
Joe Scoleri
2013
How Sweet It Is
Big Mike
2012
Divorce Invitation
Daniel Miller
2012
Jersey Shore Shark Attack
Mayor Palantine
2012
For the Love of Money
Red Parker
2012
Imaginary Friend
Jonathan
2012
The Devil's Carnival
God
2012
The Trouble with Cali
Director · Ivan
2011
God Don't Make the Laws
Lewis
2011
Night Club
Himself
2011
Kill the Irishman
Tony Salerno
2011
Miller's Tale
Self
2009
Santa Baby 2
Santa Claus
2009
The Wild Stallion
Nolan
2009
Doc West II : Triggerman
Sheriff Roy Basehart
2009
Doc West
Roy Basehart
2008
Repo! The Genetic Opera
Rotti Largo
2008
Carnera: The Walking Mountain
Ledudal
2008
Last Hour
Maitre Steinfeld
2007
Exorcising 'Cruising'
Self (archive footage)
2007
The History of 'Cruising'
Self (archive footage)
2007
Greetings from the Shore
Catch Turner
2006
Mr. Fix It
Wally
2006
Witness to 'Reds'
Self
2005
Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood
Actor
2004
The Workaday Gangster
Self
2004
Goodnight, Joseph Parker
Charlie
2004
Getting Made: The Making of 'GoodFellas'
Self
2004
Mr. 3000
Gus Panas
2003
The Cooler
Buddy Stafford
2003
Mambo Italiano
Gino Barberini
2003
Mafia Doctor
Nicola Dellarusso
2002
Hey Arnold! The Movie
Scheck (voice)
2002
Plan B
Joe Maloni
2002
Ciao America
Antonio Primavera
2001
Streghe verso nord
Gallio
2001
Longshot
Laszlo Pryce
2001
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
Self
2001
Perfume
Lorenzo Mancini
2001
See Spot Run
Sonny Talia
2001
The Amati Girls
Joe
2000
The Thin Blue Lie
Frank Rizzo
2000
Cheaters
Constantine Kiamos
1999
That Championship Season
Director · Coach
1999
Harlem Aria
Fabiano Grazzi
1998
Houdini
Blackburn
1998
Knock Off
Harry Johanson
1998
Dead Broke
Harvey
1998
Bulworth
Graham Crockett
1998
Men with Guns
Horace Burke
1997
Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way
Joe Torre
1997
Most Wanted
CIA Deputy Director Kenny Rackmill
1997
Money Talks
Guy Cipriani
1997
Dog Watch
Delgoti
1997
American Perfekt
Frank
1996
Romeo + Juliet
Fulgencio Capulet
1996
Escape Clause
Lt. Gil Farrand
1996
Love Is All There Is
Piero Malacici
1995
Nixon
Henry Kissinger
1995
Cover Me
J.J. Davis
1994
Without Consent
Dr. Winslow
1994
Backstreet Justice
Captain Phil Giarusso