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Paul Sorvino

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.

Filmography

2013
How Sweet It Is

as Big Mike

Movie
1996
Romeo + Juliet

as Fulgencio Capulet

Movie
1993
The Firm

as Tommy Morolto (uncredited)

Movie
1990
GoodFellas

as Paul Cicero

Movie
1981
Reds

as Louis Fraina

Movie