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Biography
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.
Acted in 157
2020s
- 2023
Pursued
Grandpa
- 2022
The Great American Heist
Cheech
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Bad Impulse
Lou Branch
- 2018
Acts of Desperation
Chief Lassiter
Papa
Danny
Abe & Phil's Last Poker Game
Phil
- 2017
Price for Freedom
Shah of Iran
Lost Cat Corona
Uncle Sam
The Red Maple Leaf
Joseph Palermo
- 2016
A Winter Rose
Skippy
The Hybrids Family
The Count
The Brooklyn Banker
Benny
Executor
Father Antonio
As Long As We Both Shall Live
Jim
- 2015
No Deposit
Alfie
- 2014
A Place for Heroes
Vincent
- 2013
Last I Heard
Joe Scoleri
- 2012
Jersey Shore Shark Attack
Mayor Palantine
Imaginary Friend
Jonathan
The Trouble with Cali
Ivan
- 2011
God Don't Make the Laws
Lewis
- 2010
Mineville
Jacob Laremy
2000s
- 2009
Santa Baby 2
Santa Claus
Doc West II : Triggerman
Sheriff Roy Basehart
- 2008
Carnera: The Walking Mountain
Ledudal
- 2007
Greetings from the Shore
Catch Turner
- 2006
L'onore e il rispetto
Beniamino · 6 episodes
- 2005
Gangland: Bullets over Hollywood
Movie
- 2004
Goodnight, Joseph Parker
Charlie
- 2003
Mafia Doctor
Nicola Dellarusso
- 2002
Plan B
Joe Maloni
Ciao America
Antonio Primavera
- 2001
Streghe verso nord
Gallio
Longshot
Laszlo Pryce
See Spot Run
Sonny Talia
- 2000
The Thin Blue Lie
Frank Rizzo
1990s
- 1999
Harlem Aria
Fabiano Grazzi
- 1998
Dead Broke
Harvey
Men with Guns
Horace Burke
- 1997
Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way
Joe Torre
- 1996
- 1995
Cover Me
J.J. Davis
- 1994
Without Consent
Dr. Winslow
Backstreet Justice
Captain Phil Giarusso
- 1993
Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives
Anthony Caruso
- 1992
The Last Mile
The Tenor
- 1991
Don't Touch My Daughter
Lt. Willman
Age Isn't Everything
Max
- 1990
1980s
- 1987
The Oldest Rookie
Ike Porter · 14 episodes
Almost Partners
Jack Wilder
- 1986
Very Close Quarters
Kiril
Betrayed by Innocence
Mike Vogel
Vasectomy: A Delicate Matter
Gino
- 1985
Surviving
Harvey
- 1984
With Intent to Kill
Doyle Reinecker
My Mother's Secret Life
Max
- 1983
Chiefs
Sheriff Skeeter Willis · 3 episodes
Off the Wall
Warden Nicholas F. Castle
- 1982
That Championship Season
Phil Romano
- 1981
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
Lost and Found
Reilly
Dummy
Lowell Myers
- 1978
Slow Dancing In The Big City
Lou Friedlander
Bloodbrothers
Chubby De Coco
- 1977
Seventh Avenue
Dave Shaw · 3 episodes
- 1976
Bert D'Angelo Superstar
TV
I Will, I Will...For Now
Lou Springer
- 1975
We'll Get By
George Platt · 11 episodes
Angel and Big Joe
Movie
- 1974
Shoot It Black, Shoot It Blue
Ring
It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy
Harry Walters
Tell Me Where It Hurts
Joe
King Lear
Gloucester
- 1973
The Day of the Dolphin
Curtis Mahoney
A Touch of Class
Walter Menkes
- 1972
Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues
Taxi Driver
- 1971
Made For Each Other
Gig's Father
- 1970
1960s
- 1965
Skyscraper
Movie
Directed 2
2010s
- 2012
The Trouble with Cali
Director
1990s
- 1999
Appearances25
2020s
- 2026
As Far Back As I Can Remember... The Story of Goodfellas
Self (archive footage)
Repo! This Movie: The Anatomy of a Cult
Self – Rotti Largo (archive footage)
- 2022
American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective
Self
- 2020
GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors
Self
Josh Gates Tonight
Self · 1 episode
2010s
- 2016
- 2015
- 2011
Night Club
Himself
Miller's Tale
Self
2000s
- 2007
Exorcising 'Cruising'
Self (archive footage)
The History of 'Cruising'
Self (archive footage)
- 2006
Witness to 'Reds'
Self
- 2004
The Workaday Gangster
Self
Getting Made: The Making of GoodFellas
Self
1990s
- 1999
- 1996
- 1993
- 1990
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
1980s
- 1988
- 1985
Turk 182!
Himself
- 1982
1960s
- 1962
- 1961





