Biography
Catherine Scorsese (April 16, 1912 – January 6, 1997) was an American actress, and the mother of filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Scorsese was of Italian descent and frequently played the role of an Italian mother. She is perhaps most well known for her appearance in her son's film Goodfellas, as Mrs. DeVito, Tommy's mother, as well as Casino and Mean Streets. She published a recipe book, “Italianamerican: The Scorsese Family Cookbook.”
Known For
GoodFellas
Tommy's Mother
The Godfather Part III
Woman in Cafe
Casino
Piscano's Mother
Cape Fear
Fruit Stand Customer
Moonstruck
Customer at Bakery
The King of Comedy
Rupert's Mom (voice)
Mean Streets
Woman on Landing (uncredited)
The Age of Innocence
Elderly Woman at Jersey City Station (uncredited)
The Muppets Take Manhatta...
Extra (uncredited)
Who's That Knocking at My...
Mother