Sorvino learned a lot about drama -- and performing -- from her acting parents, Paul Sorvino and Lorraine Davis, who met at a class in the 1960s conducted by esteemed teacher Sandy Meisner. They all share the same parents Mira Sorvino and her husband Christopher Backus. Sorvino, who was best known for appearing in NBC's Law & Order and playing the role of Paul Cicero in Martin Scorsese's 1990's film, Goodfellas, was 83 at the time of his passing. In her acceptance speech, she said her father had taught me everything I know about acting.. Weve updated the security on the site. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. See Paul Sorvino full list of movies and tv shows from their career. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Johnny Christopher King Backus is the second eldest among Pauls grandchildren and happens to be the first grandson of the actor. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. I love him so much. He was the most wonderful father. Frank Cerreta on NBCs Law & Order, as Mafia don Pail Cicero in Martin Scorseses beloved gangster film Goodfellas and as Kissinger in Oliver Stones Nixon., Mira Sorvino tweeted, My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed. In 2012 he directed the indie film The Trouble With Cali, scripted by his daughter Amanda Sorvino. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Add to your scrapbook. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His publicist, Roger Neal, confirmed the death, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla. No specific cause was given, but Mr. Neal said that Mr. Sorvino had dealt with health issues over the past few years., Mr. Sorvino was the father of Mira Sorvino, who won a best supporting actress Oscar for Woody Allens Mighty Aphrodite (1995). Discovery Company. Jul 26, 2022 10:55 A.M. Beloved actor Paul Sorvino, known for his work in "Goodfellas," passed away on July 25, 2022. Mira Katherine Sorvino was born on September 28, 1967 in Manhattan. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. [on Scorsese not winning Best Director Oscar] It's an outrage, in my mind. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. On TV, he played NYPD Sgt. I am heartbroken. She also has a brother named Michael Sorvino, an actor. The prize is distributed by the Marzio Tremaglia Foundation and the Italian government to Italian emigrants and their descendants who have distinguished themselves abroad. He is survived by his wife Dee Dee (Benkie) Sorvino, three children, Mira Sorvino, Amanda Sorvino, Michael Sorvino, and grandchildren Mattea Angel Backus, Holden Paul Terry Backus, Lucia Backus, Johnny Christopher King Backus. He is survived by his wife Dee Dee (Benkie) Sorvino, three children, Mira Sorvino, Amanda Sorvino, Michael Sorvino, and grandchildren Mattea Angel Backus, Holden Paul Terry Backus, Lucia Backus, Johnny Christopher King Backus. No one really tells you how to finish something., Acting onstage is like doing sculpture, he said. The Academy Award winner, 54, paid tribute to the Goodfellas acting legend in a heartfelt statement on Twitter after Paul. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Mira Sorvino and Amanda Sorvino), and a handsome son (Michael Sorvino). Paul was born in April 1939 in Brooklynn. 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The actor was afforded the rare chance to play a romantic lead in the 1978 film Slow Dancing in the Big City, directed by John Avildsen right after he helmed Rocky, but the story of a newspaper columnist whos a big lug (but one whos famous around New York) whos paired with a dying dancer played by Anne Ditchburn was definitively sunk by a sentimental script. His mother, Angela (Renzi), was a piano teacher, of Italian descent. His wife, DeeDee Sorvino, posted on Instagram, saying I am completely devastated. I had confidence in my ability, and I was angry as hell when other people didnt recognize it.. Year should not be greater than current year. (Image via Ron Galella/Getty) As mentioned above, Mira Sorvino is not the only child that. Verify and try again. Mr. Sorvino is survived by his wife Dee. As of July 2022, the last American legendary actor has four beautiful grandchildren two boys and two girls from his first daughter and child, Mira Katherine Sorvino who is an American actress. My heart is rent asunder- a life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over. Mattea Angel Backus is the eldest grandchild of the actor. When you find the spine of a character, Mr. Sorvino said, it makes all the decisions for you., That didnt happen, he recalled, until one day when he was adjusting his necktie, looked in the mirror and saw something in his own eyes. He was Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, complete with German accent, in Oliver Stones Nixon (1995). As a sufferer of severe asthma, which made a singing career more difficult, the actor launched the Sorvino Asthma Foundation and wrote a bestselling book called How to Become a Former Asthmatic.. Sorvino married his wife Dee Dee in 2014. In 1963, he received his Actors Equity card as a chorus member in South Pacific and The Student Prince at the Theater at Westbury on Long Island. "He is going to jail. He was one of the motley crew of heavily made up villains, Lips Manlis, assembled for the highly stylized crime drama Dick Tracy, starring and directed by Warren Beatty. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Sorvino is survived by his children Mira, Amanda, and Michael, his five grandchildren, and third wife Dee Dee Benkie. Sorvino directed the 1999 TV adaptation that starred Vincent DOnofrio. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Im sending you love in the stars Dad as you ascend. There was a problem getting your location. Mr. Sorvinos Broadway debut, in the chorus of the musical Bajour (1964), lasted almost seven months, but his next show, the comedy Mating Dance (1965), starring Van Johnson, closed on opening night. He was married to his first wife Lorraine Davis, from 1966 to 1988, his second wife,Vanessa Arico, from 1991 to 1996, and his current wife Dee Dee Benkie, from 2014 to 2022 when he passed away. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 2009, hence, he is currently 13 years old. Did you encounter any technical issues? Your login session has expired. Sorvino, who founded the Paul Sorvino Asthma Foundation, is survived by his wife, Dee Dee, whom he married in 2014, and his three adult children, including Amanda and actors Mira Sorvino and Michael Sorvino, as well as five grandchildren. Try again later. His character, Paulie Cicero, was a local mob boss lumbering, soft-spoken and ice-cold. "My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed. Mira Sorvino wrote on Twitter on Monday, My heart is rent asunder- a life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over. Mr. Sorvino is survived by his wife, Dee Dee Sorvino; three children, Mira, Amanda, and Michael; and five grandchildren. Amanda Sorvino is the daughter of Paul Sorvino and Lorraine Davis. Sorvino married his wife Dee Dee in 2014. Now in part it has come to pass. Of course, Mira might be the most famous of his offspring, but his. Most recently, in 2018, when the movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was on trial for criminal sexual acts and Mira Sorvino had accused him of harassment Mr. Sorvino predicted that Mr. Weinstein would die in jail. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. He received a Tony nomination for his role in "That Championship Season". 2023 Cable News Network. In July 2004, he was awarded the "Premio per gli Italiani nel Mondo" at a ceremony in Rome. All rights reserved. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. We invite you to share condolences for Paul Sorvino . The actor's publicist announced that Paul passed away from natural causes at the age of 83, leaving behind his wife and three children. She continued in another post, "I have been dreading the death of my parents my whole life. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. [March 2006]. NEW YORK (AP) Paul Sorvino, who acted on both sides of the law in 'Goodfellas' and on 'Law & Order,' has died at age 83. favorite paul sorvino moment is hands down when mira dedicated her oscar win to him and he instantly turned into a puddle. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He was 83. He is 16 years old as of July 2022. Paul Sorvino married his first wife, Lorraine Davis, in 1966 and had three children from her: Mira, Michael, and Amanda. Currently resides in Gilbert, Pennsylvania. Make sure that the file is a photo. Read More About: Mira Sorvino, Paul Sorvino Loading comments.. In a 1994 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the actor appeared as the Klingon Worfs human foster brother,Dr. Nikolai Rozhenko. Try again. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Actor Paul Sorvino with his daugter Amanda Sorvino attend the Venice Family Clinic Silver Circle Gala 2016 ( Source : gettyimages) Dee Dee and Paul never had kids of their own, but Sorvino had three children from his former relationship named Mira, Michael, and Amanda. Sorvino is most known for his role in "Goodfellas.". He was the most wonderful father. My heart is rent asunder," Mira Sorvino tweeted Monday. Had severe asthma. firehouse44, Other Works Italian-American, with ancestry from Vomero, Naples, Campania, and Casacalenda, Province of Campobasso, Molise. The Band Perry vs Giuliana Rancic and Melissa Joan Hart vs Paul Sorvino"- The celebrity families competing to win cash for their charities feature. Be the first one to comment on this story. Taking to her Twitter handle on July 26, the 54-year-old star wrote a heartfelt note for her "wonderful father.". Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He is perhaps most remembered for playing Paul Cicero in "Goodfellas," which was released in 1990. Celebrity Family Feud. He was born in Brooklyn, New York City. He is said to have passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, the United States at the age of 83. Editor at Ghanafuo.com! Mr. Sorvino later played an egotistic, money-hungry evangelist with a Southern accent in the comedy Oh, God! (1977) and God Himself in The Devils Carnival (2012) and its 2015 sequel. I love him so much. Paul grew up in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn and attended Lafayette High School. She added on Twitter, "I am completely devastated. The Genetic Musical, which was critically pilloried, Sorvino was stuck playing a mob boss again one who traffics in human organs but the role did afford him the opportunity to sing arias on the bigscreen. I love him so much. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. "He was the love of my life, and one of the greatest performers to ever grace the screen and stage.". His "tough guy" image followed him throughout his career. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Sorvino is also the father of actress Mira Sorvino. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. I am heartbroken .". All Rights Reserved. Failed to delete memorial. My heart is rent asunder a life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over. I'm sending you love in the stars Dad as you ascend.". After the actress shared her emotional tweets, fans responded to her candor by offering her love and support. he was 83. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. After co-starring on Broadway in That Championship Season in 1974, he starred the same year in Murray Schisgals An American Millionaire. In 1976 Sorvino directed the play Wheelbarrow Closers on Broadway, but its run was brief. My heart is rent asunder," Mira Sorvino tweeted Monday. By Daniella Segell. Sorvino, who founded the Paul Sorvino Asthma Foundation, is survived by his wife, Dee Dee, whom he married in 2014, and his three adult children, including Amanda and actors Mira Sorvino and Michael Sorvino, as well as five grandchildren. Sorvino died on Monday of natural causes with his wife Dee Dee by his side. As Mattea Angel Backus and Lucia Backus, his grandchildren are also renowned. My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed. The actor is also survived by several grandchildren, including four children whom Mira shares with her husband, actor Christopher Backus: Mattea, 17, Johnny, 16, Holden, 13, and Lucia, 10. "A week ago, @StPatsNYC & Fr Enrique Salvo gave my father the most moving, inspiring memorial mass we ever could have wished for," Mira also shared on Twitter Monday, alongside photos from the church service. "You all are so sweet, so kind!!!!" Tall, dark and imposing American actor Paul Sorvino made a solid career of portraying authority figures. Sorvino attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and appeared in a long list of cinematic and television roles that included portraying Henry Kissinger in "Nixon" (1995), "Dick Tracy" (1990), "Reds" (1981) and "The Rocketeer" (1991). Mira is Paul's daughter with his first wife Lorraine Davis, with whom he also shares son Michael and daughter Amanda. Goodfellas (1990), Martin Scorseses acclaimed Mafia epic, came along when Mr. Sorvino was 50 and decades into his film career. Mr. Sorvino almost abandoned the role. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Paul Sorvino, an imposing actor who specialized in playing crooks and cops like Paulie Cicero in "Goodfellas" and the NYPD sergeant Phil Cerreta on "Law & Order," has died. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Paul Sorvino (242005161)? He married Dee Dee Benkie, a Republican political strategist, in 2014. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. and was among the ensemble in William Friedkins bank robbery comedy "The Brinks Job.". "My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed. He happens to be the third child of his parents. "A life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over. In Reds (1981), he was a passionate Italian American Communist leader just before the Bolshevik Revolution. Parents of Sorvino The parents of Paul Sorvino are Ford and Madam Marietta Sorvino. Paul is survived by his third wife, Dee Sorvino; his three children, Mira, Amanda, and Michael; and five grandchildren. He spoke fluent Italian and originally aimed to become an opera singer. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. As per New York Daily News, the deceased star directed and acted in a play titled The Trouble With Cali, written by Amanda, his middle child. He is survived by his wife Dee Dee (Benkie) Sorvino, three children, Mira Sorvino, Amanda Sorvino, Michael Sorvino, and grandchildren Mattea Angel Backus, Holden Paul Terry Backus, Lucia Backus, Johnny Christopher King Backus. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Paul Sorvino arrives at the 29th annual Producers Guild Awards at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Mattea Angel Backus, Johnny Christopher King Backus, Lucia Backus, and Holden Paul Terry Backus are the four grandchildren of Paul. He is 16 years old as of July 2022. Yes, Scream VI Marketing Is Behind the Creepy Ghostface Sightings Causing Scares Across the U.S. David Oyelowo, Taylor Sheridan's 'Bass Reeves' Series at Paramount+ Casts King Richard Star Demi Singleton (EXCLUSIVE), Star Trek: Discovery to End With Season 5, Paramount+ Pushes Premiere to 2024. Survivors include his other children, Amanda and Michael, and five grandchildren. Two grandsons and two granddaughters are his offspring. Legal Statement. It would be nice to have my legacy more than that of just tough guy.". Paul's third child, Michael, also performed in the play. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He received critical praise for his role in the Broadway play "That Championship Season", and played the role again in the 1981 film alongside Robert Mitchum and Martin Sheen. His first movie was the comedy Wheres Poppa, followed by The Panic in Needle Park, opposite Al Pacino. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. In 1982 Sorvino returned to the role of Phil Romano in That Championship Season in which he had appeared on Broadway in 1974 when playwright Jason Miller adapted his Pulitzer Prize-winning play for the bigscreen. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Paul Sorvino, best known for starring in "Goodfellas" and "Law & Order," has died. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Holden Paul Terry Backus is the second grandson of Paul. Dee Dee Benkie And Paul Sorvino Net Worth 2022 He stated: As per his IMDb profile, Sorvino had several projects in his kitty that were on the verge of completion. In 1973, he was George Segals movie-producer friend in A Touch of Class and a mysterious government agent in The Day of the Dolphin.. (Getty Images). ", "I have huge compassion for all who have lost parents," Mira said in another tweet. Mira has also taken comfort in those who have acknowledged her loss by reaching out in the wake of the Goodfellas actor's death. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. | Find where to watch Paul Sorvino's latest movies and tv shows . Please logout and login again. Legal Statement. As of July 2022, the last American legendary actor has four beautiful grandchildren - two boys and two girls from his first daughter and child, Mira Katherine Sorvino - who is an American actress. Actor. Then his luck changed. He was the most wonderful father. 2023 Ghanafuo.com & DM Network. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Paul Sorvino was an actor known for his performances as Paulie Cicero in "Goodfellas" and NYPD Sergeant Phil Ceretta in "Law & Order.". He was a married man with three children two beautiful daughters (Mira Sorvino and Amanda Sorvino), and a handsome son (Michael Sorvino). (Sorvino and his wife later co-wrote the book Pinot, Pasta, and Parties.). Lorraine and Sorvino divorced in 1988, and Sorvino married Vanessa Arico in 1991. He also started the Sorvino Asthma Foundation based in New York City.Sorvino appeared in a variety of film, TV, and theatrical productions over five decades. Thank you! To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. In addition to his wife, he is survived by children Mira, Amanda and Michael and 5 grandchildren. He was 83. "My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed. The young Sorvino was intelligent, an avid reader and an exceptional scholar. Tall, dark and imposing American actor Paul Sorvino made a solid career of portraying authority figures.He was born in Brooklyn, New York City. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. He appeared next as a New Yorker robbed by a prostitute in The Panic in Needle Park (1972) but did not fall victim to the cops-and-gangsters stereotype right away. Paul Sorvino, an imposing actor whose roles ranged from the mob boss in Goodfellas to an early stint on the long-running cop drama Law & Order, has died, according to his publicist Roger Neal. Lucia Backus on the other hand is the youngest among Pauls grandchildren and the second granddaughter of the late actor. Before his death, Paul Sorvino enjoyed being a father to his three kids, Mira, Amanda and Michael. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. The duo tied the knot in 1966 but ended up getting a divorce in 1988. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. He died at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. This account has been disabled. ", In his retweet of her post, Michael, 44, wrote, "Father Salvo truly did: enlightening, hopeful, supportive, reverentsuch an immensely emotional day was no doubt filled with many a heavy heart; but being in that grandest of grand American cathedrals, @StPatsNYC, was transcendentally spiritual, and his & Mira's words lifting!".

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