| Birthname: | Luciano Charles Scorsese |
| Birth Date: | 8 May 1913 |
| Birth Place: | New York City, U.S. |
| Death Place: | New York City, U.S. |
| Children: | 2, including Martin Scorsese |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years Active: | 1974–1993 |
Luciano Charles Scorsese (May 8, 1913 – August 23, 1993) was an American film actor. He was the father of filmmaker Martin Scorsese.[1] [2]
Scorsese was born in New York City, the son of Teresa and Francesco Scorsese, Sicilian immigrants from Polizzi Generosa, a small town near Palermo.[3] [4] He married Catherine Cappa in 1933. He was the father of Academy Award-winning film director Martin Scorsese. In 1976 he made his first film appearance in Taxi Driver, albeit in a still newspaper photograph with his wife, as Iris’ Father. He later appeared in his son’s 1980 film, Raging Bull, where he played "Charlie.” He featured in the gangster film Goodfellas in 1990, portraying "Vinnie" who was based on the real-life gangster Thomas Agro.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Italianamerican | Himself | Documentary | |
| 1976 | Taxi Driver | Burt Steensma, Iris' Father | Uncredited, (newspaper article) | |
| 1980 | Raging Bull | Charlie | ||
| 1982 | The King of Comedy | First Man At Bar | ||
| 1984 | The Muppets Take Manhattan | Extra | Uncredited | |
| 1985 | After Hours | Club Berlin Patron | Uncredited | |
| 1986 | Wise Guys | Birthday Guest #11 | ||
| 1986 | The Color of Money | High Roller #1 | ||
| 1986 | Moonstruck | Customer In Bakery | Uncredited | |
| 1990 | Goodfellas | Vinnie | ||
| 1991 | The Hard Way | Senior Citizen | Uncredited | |
| 1991 | Cape Fear | Fruitstand Customer | ||
| 1993 | The Age of Innocence | Elderly Man At Jersey City Station | Uncredited, (final film role) |