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Joe Pesci
Acting

Joe Pesci

Born 1943-02-09
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Department: Acting

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Joe Pesci

GoodFellas
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GoodFellas

1990
TMDB4.3
Home Alone
Movie
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Home Alone

1990
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

1992
TMDB3.4
The Irishman
Movie
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The Irishman

2019
TMDB3.8
Casino
Movie
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Casino

1995
TMDB4.0
Once Upon a Time in America
Movie
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Once Upon a Time in America

1984
TMDB4.2
Raging Bull
Movie
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Raging Bull

1980
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Lethal Weapon 2
Movie
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Lethal Weapon 2

1989
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Lethal Weapon 3
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Lethal Weapon 3

1992
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Lethal Weapon 4
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Lethal Weapon 4

1998
TMDB3.3

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (75 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Day of the FightDay of the FightMike's FatherMovie2024
Day of the FightDay of the FightExecutive ProducerMovie2024
Yellow Door: '90s Lo-fi Film ClubYellow Door: '90s Lo-fi Film ClubJoey LaMotta (archive footage) (uncredited)Movie2023
BupkisBupkisJoe LaroccaTV Series2023
Nothing ComparesNothing ComparesSelf (archive footage)Movie2022
Making 'The Irishman'Making 'The Irishman'SelfMovie2020
GoodFellas: Behind Closed DoorsGoodFellas: Behind Closed DoorsSelf (Archive Footage)Movie2020
The Collaboration of a Lifetime: Scorsese's Epic The IrishmanSelfMovie2020
The Movies That Made UsThe Movies That Made UsSelfTV Series2019
The Irishman: In ConversationThe Irishman: In ConversationSelfMovie2019
The IrishmanThe IrishmanRussell BufalinoMovie2019
I Go Back Home - Jimmy ScottI Go Back Home - Jimmy ScottSelfMovie2016
Inside Rupert PupkinSelf (archive footage)Movie2014
Behind the GateBehind the GateSelfMovie2013
Rising Above the Blues: The Story of Jimmy ScottSelfMovie2012
Final Cut: Ladies and GentlemenFinal Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen(archive footage)Movie2012
Love RanchLove RanchCharlie BontempoMovie2010
Making CasinoMaking CasinoSelfMovie2007
The Good ShepherdThe Good ShepherdJoseph PalmiMovie2006
The Reichen ShowSelf - GuestTV Series2005
Raging Bull: Outside the RingRaging Bull: Outside the RingSelfMovie2005
Raging Bull: After the FightRaging Bull: After the FightSelfMovie2005
Raging Bull: Before the FightRaging Bull: Before the FightSelfMovie2005
Raging Bull: Inside the RingRaging Bull: Inside the RingSelfMovie2005
Getting Made: The Making of 'GoodFellas'Getting Made: The Making of 'GoodFellas'SelfMovie2004
Home Alone - Making of & Behind the ScenesHome Alone - Making of & Behind the ScenesHarryMovie1999
Tough Guise: Violence, Media & the Crisis in MasculinitySelfMovie1999
The DirectorsThe DirectorsSelfTV Series1999
Lethal Weapon 4Lethal Weapon 4Leo GetzMovie1998
Gone Fishin'Gone Fishin'Joe WatersMovie1997
8 Heads in a Duffel Bag8 Heads in a Duffel BagTommyMovie1997
CasinoCasinoNicky SantoroMovie1995
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Ronald GrumpMovie1994
With HonorsWith HonorsSimon WilderMovie1994
Jimmy HollywoodJimmy HollywoodJimmy AltoMovie1994
A Bronx TaleA Bronx TaleCarmineMovie1993
The Pink PantherThe Pink PantherSelf / AppearanceTV Series1993
The John Larroquette ShowThe John Larroquette ShowJoe PesciTV Series1993
Late Show with David LettermanLate Show with David LettermanSelf - GuestTV Series1993
Andrew Dice Clay and His Gang Live! The Valentine's Day MassacreAndrew Dice Clay and His Gang Live! The Valentine's Day MassacreSelfMovie1993
Home Alone 2: Lost in New YorkHome Alone 2: Lost in New YorkHarryMovie1992
The Public EyeThe Public EyeLeon BernsteinMovie1992
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoThe Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelf - GuestTV Series1992
Lethal Weapon 3Lethal Weapon 3Leo GetzMovie1992
My Cousin VinnyMy Cousin VinnyVinny GambiniMovie1992
JFKJFKDavid FerrieMovie1991
The SuperThe SuperLouie KritskiMovie1991
Home AloneHome AloneHarryMovie1990
GoodFellasGoodFellasTommy DeVitoMovie1990
Betsy's WeddingBetsy's WeddingOscar HennerMovie1990
Martin Scorsese DirectsMartin Scorsese DirectsSelfMovie1990
CatchfireCatchfireLeo Carelli (uncredited)Movie1990
Lethal Weapon 2Lethal Weapon 2Leo GetzMovie1989
Mel Gibson's Unauthorized Video DiaryMel Gibson's Unauthorized Video DiarySelfMovie1989
Tales from the CryptTales from the CryptVic / JackTV Series1989
The Making of MoonwalkerThe Making of MoonwalkerSelfMovie1989
MoonwalkerMoonwalkerMr. BigMovie1988
The Legendary Life of Ernest HemingwayThe Legendary Life of Ernest HemingwayJohn Dos PassosMovie1988
Man on FireMan on FireDavidMovie1987
Half NelsonHalf NelsonRocky NelsonMovie1985
Half NelsonHalf NelsonRocky NelsonTV Series1985
All for the Moral Majority!All for the Moral Majority!Corrado ParisiMovie1984
Once Upon a Time in AmericaOnce Upon a Time in AmericaFrankieMovie1984
Easy MoneyEasy MoneyNicky CeroneMovie1983
EurekaEurekaMayakofskyMovie1983
Dear Mr. WonderfulDear Mr. WonderfulRuby DennisMovie1982
I'm Dancing as Fast as I CanI'm Dancing as Fast as I CanRogerMovie1982
Late Night with David LettermanLate Night with David LettermanSelf - GuestTV Series1982
Raging BullRaging BullJoey LaMottaMovie1980
Short EyesShort EyesOther Inmate (uncredited)Movie1977
Family EnforcerFamily EnforcerJoeMovie1976
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSelf - HostTV Series1975
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited)TV Series1975
Hey, Let's Twist!Hey, Let's Twist!Peppermint Club Dancer (uncredited)Movie1961
The OscarsThe OscarsSelfTV Series1953