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Joe Pesci
Actor· Newark, New Jersey, USA
Joe Pesci, born in 1943, is an American actor, comedian, singer, and musician whose career spans iconic roles in both comedy and crime dramas. Known for his volatile screen presence, Pesci brought chilling authenticity to violent mobsters in films like "Goodfellas" and "Casino," earning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Tommy DeVito in the former. His versatility extends to lighter fare, such as the "Lethal Weapon" series and "Home Alone," where his comedic timing shines alongside his dramatic intensity.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
37 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bupkis | Joe Larocca | TV |
| 2020 | GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors | Self (Archive Footage) | Film |
| 2019 | The Irishman | Russell Bufalino | Film |
| 2010 | Love Ranch | Charlie Bontempo | Film |
| 2006 | The Good Shepherd | Joseph Palmi | Film |
| 2004 | Getting Made: The Making of 'GoodFellas' | Self | Film |
| 1998 | Lethal Weapon 4 | Leo Getz | Film |
| 1997 | 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag | Tommy | Film |
| 1997 | Gone Fishin' | Joe Waters | Film |
| 1995 | Casino | Nicky Santoro | Film |
| 1994 | Jimmy Hollywood | Jimmy Alto | Film |
| 1994 | With Honors | Simon Wilder | Film |
| 1993 | A Bronx Tale | Carmine | Film |
| 1992 | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | Harry | Film |
| 1992 | The Public Eye | Leon Bernstein | Film |
| 1992 | Lethal Weapon 3 | Leo Getz | Film |
| 1992 | My Cousin Vinny | Vinny Gambini | Film |
| 1991 | The Super | Louie Kritski | Film |
| 1991 | JFK | David Ferrie | Film |
| 1990 | Betsy's Wedding | Oscar Henner | Film |
| 1990 | Catchfire | Leo Carelli (uncredited) | Film |
| 1990 | Home Alone | Harry | Film |
| 1990 | GoodFellas | Tommy DeVito | Film |
| 1989 | Mel Gibson's Unauthorized Video Diary | Self | Film |
| 1989 | Lethal Weapon 2 | Leo Getz | Film |
| 1988 | Moonwalker | Mr. Big | Film |
| 1987 | Man on Fire | David | Film |
| 1985 | Half Nelson | Rocky Nelson | TV |
| 1984 | All for the Moral Majority! | Corrado Parisi | Film |
| 1984 | Once Upon a Time in America | Frankie | Film |
| 1983 | Eureka | Mayakofsky | Film |
| 1983 | Easy Money | Nicky Cerone | Film |
| 1982 | I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can | Roger | Film |
| 1982 | Dear Mr. Wonderful | Ruby Dennis | Film |
| 1980 | Raging Bull | Joey LaMotta | Film |
| 1977 | Short Eyes | Other Inmate (uncredited) | Film |
| 1976 | Family Enforcer | Joe | Film |
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