Name:
Date of Birth:
Joe Pesci
9 February 1943
Joe Pesci played in 17 movies in the Biography, Drama, Sport, Comedy, Crime, Action, Fantasy, Music, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Music, Family, Adventure, History genres.
Joe Pesci got succeed with average imdb rating 6.7.
Reprised his character from My Cousin Vinny (1992) for his 1998 album "Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just for You". The single "Yo Cousin Vinny" was a hit in some European countries.
He recorded an album in the 60s under the name Joe Ritchie. Titled "Little Joe Sure Can Sing", it flopped.
Started out with Joey D and the Starliters; working his way around as a waiter and singing and playing guitar in local nightclubs
Director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro tracked down Pesci after seeing his role in The Death Collector (1976) because they felt he was perfect for the role of Joey La Motta in Raging Bull (1980).
... Eyes are different colors.
Born at 11:45am-EWT
The word Pesci in Italian means "fish" (plural).
Close friend of George Carlin, and mentioned by Carlin in his bit "There is No God.".
After winning the oscar for his role as Tom DeVito in the movie Goodfellas (1990) his entire acceptance speech was "This is an honor and privilege, thank you." When asked why he didn't say more he said "I really didn't think I was going to win."
Italian-American
Did Judo in his teens
Is an avid golfer
Very good friends with fellow actor and frequent co-star, Robert De Niro.
Sang as Joe Doggs with jazz organ player Joey DeFrancesco. They recorded an album on Concord Records in 2003 titled, "Joey DeFrancesco featuring Joe Doggs, Falling in Love Again."
He has a house in Lavalette, New Jersey. In the 1980s, he established a reputation as a community Little League Baseball Coach.
Shares a birthday with Mia Farrow.Is, to the day, 2 years older than her.
Was the original choice to play "Fergie" in Judge Dredd (1995) but turned it down. The part was given to Rob Schneider, instead.
His performance as "Tommy DeVito" in Goodfellas (1990) is ranked #96 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time.
Childhood friends with Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi. Introduced them to Bob Gaudio. Valli, DeVito, Massi, and Gaudio became the rock group The Four Seasons.
Robert De Niro accidentally broke his rib in a sparring scene in Raging Bull (1980). This shot appears in the film: De Niro hits Pesci in the side, Pesci groans, and there is a quick cut to another angle.
According to Maxim magazine, he wrote and directed the "You think I'm funny?" scene from Goodfellas (1990) at director Martin Scorsese's request.
The Good Shepherd (2006) was the first movie he made within 8 years.
Ended his nine month engagement to Angie Everhart. The couple had been together for eight years. [Late April 2008]
Was considered for the role of Owen in Throw Momma from the Train (1987).
Has one daughter, Tiffany, with ex-wife Claudia Haro.
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