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Joe Pesci

Birthday: 02/09/1943
Place of Birth: Newark, New Jersey, USA

Biographie:
Joe Pesci, born February 9, 1943 in Newark, New Jersey, is an American actor and singer. He is known for his versatile acting skills and his ability to bring characters to life with depth and intensity.

Pesci began his career in the 1960s as a musician, performing in clubs and bars. Later, he was drawn to acting, and he first gained recognition in supporting roles in films such as "Witch's Cauldron" (1973) and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (1977). However, his breakthrough came in the 1990s, when he gave an impressive performance alongside Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese's gangster drama "GoodFellas - Three Decades in the Mafia" (1990). He won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Tommy DeVito.

Joe Pesci is known for his distinctive presence, sharp humor and ability to play both comic and dark roles. He has worked in a variety of genres, appearing in such films as "Kevin - Home Alone" (1990) and "Casino" (1995). Most notable was his collaboration with Martin Scorsese, with whom he worked in several successful films, including "Like a Wild Bull" (1980) and "The Irishman" (2019).

After a break from acting in the late 1990s, Pesci returned in 2019 with his role in "The Irishman" and was again praised for his acting. His portrayal of mob boss Russell Bufalino earned him more nominations and recognition.

Joe Pesci also made a name for himself as a singer, releasing several music albums, including "Little Joe Sure Can Sing!" (1968).

Pesci is appreciated for his outstanding acting, charisma and ability to captivate the audience. His contribution to the film industry and his incisive performances make him an icon of American cinema. Despite his relative reclusiveness, Joe Pesci remains a celebrated actor who always surprises with his impressive roles.

Moview with Joe Pesci

Casino - (1995)

Role: Nicky Santoro

Movie Quotes with Joe Pesci

Quote from The Good Shepherd:

Joseph Palmi: "Let me ask you something... we Italians, we got our families, and we got the church; the Irish, they have the homeland, Jews their tradition; even the niggers, they got their music. What about you people, Mr. Wilson, what do you have?"
Edward Wilson: "The United States of America. The rest of you are just visiting."
Joseph Palmi Joe Pesci
Edward Wilson Matt Damon
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Quote from GoodFellas :

Stacks Edwards: "What time is it?"
Tommy DeVito: "It's eleven thirty, we're supposed to be there by nine."
Stacks Edwards: "Be ready in a minute."
Tommy DeVito: "Yeah, you were always fuckin' late, you were late for your own fuckin' funeral."
Stacks Edwards Samuel L. Jackson
Tommy DeVito Joe Pesci
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Quote from GoodFellas :

"In this day and age, what the fuck is this world coming to? I can't believe this, prejudice against, a Jew broad, prejudice against Italians."
Tommy DeVito Joe Pesci
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