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.
Awards & recognition
- Ellis Island Medal of Honor
- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Play · 1973 · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
Almost Partners
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
GoodFellas
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Godfather of Harlem
Celebrity Family Feud
Josh Gates Tonight
Elementary
The Goldbergs
Moonlighting
Murder, She Wrote
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Jack & Bobby
Law & Order
Without Consent
The Streets of San Francisco
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Nixon
Reds
Kill the Irishman
That Championship Season
Romeo + Juliet
Still Standing
The Cooler
The Firm
The Gambler
Cruising
Slow Dancing In The Big City
Grandfathered
Hey Arnold! The Movie
American Perfekt
The Rocketeer
The Daily Show
Oh, God!
Repo! The Genetic Opera
Bulworth
Joe Torre: Curveballs Along the Way
Betrayed by Innocence
The Hybrids Family
Doc West
Dick Tracy
The Brink's Job
Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival
Careful What You Wish For
The Wild Stallion
See Spot Run
A Touch of Class
Great Performances
Where's Poppa?
Abe & Phil's Last Poker Game