Highest rated as cast or director
Joe Pesci's 6 titles from the 1980s have a median Balasaur Score of 67, led by Raging Bull (85) and Once Upon a Time in America (82), against 61 for those from the 1990s.
Biography
Joseph Frank “Joe” Pesci (born February 9, 1943) is an American retired actor, comedian, singer and musician. He is known for his roles as violent mobsters, funnymen, comic foils and quirky sidekicks. Pesci has starred in a number of high profile films such as Goodfellas, Casino, Raging Bull, Once Upon a Time in America, My Cousin Vinny, Easy Money, JFK, Moonwalker, Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, and the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Lethal Weapon films. In 1990, Pesci won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the psychopathic mobster Tommy DeVito in Goodfellas, ten years after receiving a nomination in the same category for Raging Bull.
Acted in 45
2020s
- 2024
- 2023
2010s
- 2019
- 2012
- 2010
Love Ranch
Charlie Bontempo
2000s
- 2006
1990s
- 1999
Home Alone - Making of & Behind the Scenes
Harry
- 1998
- 1997
Gone Fishin'
Joe Waters
- 1995
- 1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Ronald Grump
Jimmy Hollywood
Jimmy Alto
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
Betsy's Wedding
Oscar Henner
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway
John Dos Passos
- 1987
- 1985
Half Nelson
Rocky Nelson
Half Nelson
Rocky Nelson · 8 episodes
- 1984
All for the Moral Majority!
Corrado Parisi
- 1983
- 1982
Dear Mr. Wonderful
Ruby Dennis
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
Roger
- 1980
1970s
- 1977
- 1976
1960s
- 1961
Hey, Let's Twist!
Peppermint Club Dancer (uncredited)
Produced 1
2020s
- 2024
Appearances24
2020s
- 2026
As Far Back As I Can Remember... The Story of Goodfellas
Self (archive footage)
- 2022
- 2020
Making 'The Irishman'
Self
GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors
Self (Archive Footage)
2010s
- 2019
- 2016
I Go Back Home - Jimmy Scott
Self
- 2013
Behind the Gate
Self
2000s
- 2007
Making Casino
Self
- 2005
Raging Bull: After the Fight
Self
Raging Bull: Outside the Ring
Self
Raging Bull: Before the Fight
Self
Raging Bull: Inside the Ring
Self
- 2004
Getting Made: The Making of GoodFellas
Self
1990s
- 1999
- 1993
Andrew Dice Clay and His Gang Live! The Valentine's Day Massacre
Self
- 1992
- 1990
Martin Scorsese Directs
Self
1980s
- 1989
Mel Gibson's Unauthorized Video Diary
Self
The Making of Moonwalker
Self
- 1982
1950s
- 1953
