Joe Pesci biography
Joe Pesci is an American actor, born on 9 February 1943 in Newark.
Joe Pesci's screen career began in 1961 with Hey, Let's Twist!, playing Dancer at the Peppermint Lounge.
Joe Pesci has appeared in 36 films and 4 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are Day of the Fight (2023), The Irishman: In Conversation (2019), The Irishman (2019).
Honours include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles.
- Also known as
- Joseph Frank "Joe" Pesci, Joseph Pesci
- Born
- 9 February 1943 (age 83)
- Birthplace
- Newark
- Work
- Film actor, Television actor, Character actor, Actor, Musician
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles
Joe Pesci filmography
36 films and 4 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Day of the Fight | Mike's Father | ||
| 2019 | The Irishman: In Conversation | English | ||
| 2019 | The Irishman | Russell Bufalino | Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| 2015 | A Warrior's Tail | Komar (voice) | ||
| 2010 | Love Ranch | Charlie "Charlie Goodtimes" Bontempo | ||
| 2006 | The Good Shepherd | Joseph Palmi | Cameo | |
| 1998 | Lethal Weapon 4 | Leo Getz | ||
| 1997 | Gone Fishin' | Joe Waters | ||
| 1997 | 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag | Tommy Spinelli | ||
| 1995 | Casino | Nicky Santoro | ||
| 1994 | With Honors | Simon B. Wilder | ||
| 1994 | Jimmy Hollywood | Jimmy Alto / Jericho | ||
| 1993 | A Bronx Tale | Carmine | ||
| 1992 | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | Harry Lyme | ||
| 1992 | Lethal Weapon 3 | Leo Getz | ||
| 1992 | The Public Eye | Leon "Bernzy" Bernstein | ||
| 1992 | My Cousin Vinny | Vincent "Vinny" Gambini | ||
| 1991 | The Super | Louie Kritski Jr. | ||
| 1991 | JFK | David Ferrie | ||
| 1990 | Home Alone | Harry Lyme | ||
| 1990 | Goodfellas | Tommy DeVito | Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| 1990 | Betsy's Wedding | Oscar Henner | ||
| 1990 | Catchfire | Leo Carelli | Uncredited cameo | |
| 1989 | Lethal Weapon 2 | Leo Getz | ||
| 1988 | Moonwalker | Frankie "Mr. Big" Lideo |
Show all 36 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway | John Dos Passos | ||
| 1987 | Man on Fire | David Coolidge | ||
| 1984 | Once Upon a Time in America | Frankie Minaldi | ||
| 1984 | Everybody in Jail | Corrado Parisi | ||
| 1983 | Eureka | Mayakofsky | ||
| 1983 | Easy Money | Nicky Cerone | ||
| 1982 | I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can | Roger | ||
| 1982 | Dear Mr. Wonderful | Ruby Dennis | ||
| 1980 | Raging Bull | Joey LaMotta | Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| 1976 | The Death Collector | Joe Salvino | ||
| 1961 | Hey, Let's Twist! | Dancer at the Peppermint Lounge | Uncredited |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bupkis | Joe Larocca | Main role | |
| 1994 | Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! | Ronald Grump | Television special | |
| 1992 | Tales from the Crypt | Vic / Jack | Episode: "Split Personality" | |
| 1985 | Half Nelson | Rocky Nelson | 6 episodes |