Catherine Scorsese (née Cappa; April 16, 1912 – January 6, 1997) was an Italian-American actress. She began acting when her son Martin Scorsese cast her in his film It's Not Just You, Murray!. Scorsese was of Italian descent and frequently played the role of an Italian mother. She is perhaps most well known for her appearance in her son's film Goodfellas, as Mrs. DeVito, Tommy's mother. She published a recipe book, Italianamerican: The Scorsese Family Cookbook.
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Catherine Cappa 16 April 1912 Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
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6 January 1997 (aged 84) Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
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Zodiac | Aries |
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