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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…

Born
13 April 1939
Died
25 July 2022
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Actor
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1 film

Biography

Who is 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.

Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.

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Brooklyn, New York, USA.

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Best known as a actor, with 1 credited film in the MovieState library.

Which Paul Sorvino films can I read about here?

GoodFellas (1990).