Joseph Frank Pesci was born in Newark, New Jersey, United States, on February 9, 1943, is an American actor and musician. Young Joe Pesci began his acting career on the New York stage, at the age of five. He formed comedy duo "Vincent and Pesci" with actor Frank Vincent, they performed in local clubs around North Jersey (1970-1976). He landed his Broadway debut in show "The New Vaudevillians" (1975). He got his television debut in variety show Startime Kids, at the age of ten. He made his big screen debut in musical film Hey, Let's Twist! (1961) in uncredited role as Dancer at the Peppermint Lounge. He got his first credited role as Joe Salvino in crime movie The Death Collector (1976). Joe's breakthrough performance came as Joey LaMotta in biographical sports drama film Raging Bull (1980). He released his debut album "Little Joe Sure Can Sing!" in 1968.
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Joe Pesci
February 9, 1943
81 years old
United States
Aquarius
Black
Blue / Brown
5 ft 3 in | 160 cm
$50 Million
63 kg | 139 lbs
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He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for his role as Tommy DeVito in crime drama film Goodfellas (1990).
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture also won the BAFTA Film Award for Newcomer to Leading Film Roles for his performance as Joey LaMotta in biographical sports drama film Raging Bull (1980).
He portrayed Leo Getz in action comedy films:
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
Lethal Weapon 3 (1992)
Lethal Weapon 4 (1998), for which he was nominated for the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actor - Action/Adventure
He played Harry Lyme in comedy adventure movies:
Home Alone (1990)
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), for which he was nominated for the American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
He won the American Comedy Award for Funniest Lead Actor in a Motion Picture and was nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance for his role as Vincent LaGuardia "Vinny" Gambini in comedy movie My Cousin Vinny (1992).
He was nominated for the Awards Circuit Community Award for Best Cast Ensemble for his role as in epic crime movie Casino (1995).
He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for his role as Russell Bufalino in epic crime movie The Irishman (2019).
Once Upon a Time in America (1984) epic crime drama as Frankie Minaldi
A Bronx Tale (1993) crime drama as Carmine
With Honors (1994) comedy drama as Simon B. Wilder
8 Heads in a Duffel Bag (1997) black comedy as Tommy Spinelli
Eureka (1983) drama as Mayakofsky
The Super (1991) comedy as Louie Kritski
The Public Eye (1992) crime thriller as Leon "Bernzy" Bernstein
Betsy's Wedding (1990) romantic comedy as Oscar
Gone Fishin' (1997) comedy as Joe Waters
Jimmy Hollywood (1994) drama comedy as Jimmy Alto / Jericho
The Death Collector (1976) drama action as Joe
Love Ranch (2010) drama as Charlie "Charlie Goodtimes" Bontempo
JFK (1991) political thriller as David Ferrie
He voiced King of Mosquitos in animated adventure film A Warrior's Tail (2016).
The Lucy Show (1966) CBS sitcom as Lead Musician / Musician Leader
He was nominated for the CableACE Award for Actor in a Dramatic Series for his role as Vic / Jack in HBO horror anthology television series Tales from the Crypt (1989) in episode "Split Personality".
Half Nelson (1985) NBC detective comedy drama series as Rocky Nelson
He hosted Saturday Night Live in episodes "Joe Pesci/Spin Doctors" (1992) and "Rob Lowe/Spice Girls" (1997).
Graduated from Belleville High School in Belleville, New Jersey.
Has Italian ancestry.
He released two studio albums:
"Little Joe Sure Can Sing! (1968)"
"Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just for You (1998)"
Good friends with George Carlin and Robert De Niro.
He is an avid golfer.
Speaks fluent Italian and Spanish.
He won the CinEuphoria Career - Honorary Award in 2019.
Lives in Lavallette, New Jersey, United States.
He married his first wife in 1964.
He was married to model and actress Claudia Haro (1988-1992) they have one daughter, Tiffany.
Has been engaged to Angie Everhart (2007-2008).
He dated Leighanne Littrell (1995-1997).