A system error has occurred. He was a down-to-earth newspaper reporter in love with a ballerina in Slow Dancing in the Big City (1978). Survivors include his other children, Amanda and Michael, and five grandchildren. Lorraine and Sorvino divorced in 1988, and Sorvino married Vanessa Arico in 1991. He will be interred at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles in the Garden of Legends alongside other famous performers. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. And in at least 20 roles, he played law officers with titles like detective, captain or chief. He happens to be the third child of his parents. Paul Sorvino, best known for starring in "Goodfellas" and "Law & Order," has died. Sorvino married his wife Dee Dee in 2014. The Academy Award winner, 54, paid tribute to the Goodfellas acting legend in a heartfelt statement on Twitter after Paul. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. His. "It leaves you unmoored, thrusts you into a position you were unprepared for, without the counsel and love of those you valued most ". Mr. Sorvino with Ray Liotta in a scene from Martin Scorseses mob epic Goodfellas in 1990. A Warner Bros. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He was married thrice from 1966 to July 2022 when he passed away. The actor died Monday morning with his wife Dee Dee Sorvino by his side. Paul Sorvino Biography. In 2018, Mira revealed that she had been sexually harassed by disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein to the news outlet Hollywood Reporter. Paul Sorvino, the tough-guy actor and operatic tenor and figurative sculptor known for his roles as calm and often courteously quiet but dangerous men in films like Goodfellas and television shows like Law & Order, died on Monday. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. This is a carousel with slides. and was among the ensemble in William Friedkins bank robbery comedy "The Brinks Job.". The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone. cemeteries found in Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Started the Sorvino Asthma Foundation. Mr. Sorvinos second wife, from 1991 until their 1996 divorce, was Vanessa Arico, a real estate agent. 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. But the breathing exercises he learned allowed him to breathe normally. He was Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, complete with German accent, in Oliver Stones Nixon (1995). 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. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. In the original Broadway production, Mr. Sorvino played Phil Romano, a small-town strip-mining millionaire arrogantly having an affair with the mayors wife. Sorvino's fellow "Goodfellas" alum Ray Liotta died earlier this year as. Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. 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. 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The actor's publicist announced that Paul passed away from natural causes at the age of 83, leaving behind his wife and three children. (1970).Sorvino suffered from severe asthma, and worked hard at mastering various breathing techniques to manage the illness. Dee Dee and Sorvino married in 2014 after a chance meeting during a Fox News Channel show. 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). 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 was born on April 13, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York to mother Marietta (Angela Maria Mattea Renzi) Sorvino and father Fortunato (Ford) Sorvino. He was born to his parents in. He was 83. American actor, opera singer, businessman, writer, and sculptor, Paul Sorvino has been reported dead. 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Paul Sorvino (242005161)? Amanda Sorvino is the daughter of Paul Sorvino and Lorraine Davis. 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. The "Law & Order" actor died of natural causes, according to his representative Roger Neal. Then That Championship Season came along, starting with the Off Broadway production at the Public Theater. Sorvino was born on April 13, 1939, and raised in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn. 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. Sorvino had dealt with health issues in the last years of his life. Im sending you love in the stars Dad as you ascend. Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of the week, Olivia Newton-John's daughter Chloe reveals 'promise' she made to mother before her death, Emma Stones 'And' co-star Willem Dafoe had her slap him 20 times to get scene right, Prince Harry's 'attacks' on 'villain' Camilla led to Frogmore Cottage eviction: expert, Film industry reacts to death of 'Saving Private Ryan' star Tom Sizemore: 'You're a legend', Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves take bumpy second flight after 'CHAOS' on Lufthansa plane: 'Wish me luck'. Sorvino is survived by his children Mira, Amanda, and Michael, his five grandchildren, and third wife Dee Dee Benkie. Type above and press Enter to search. My heart is rent asunder," Mira Sorvino tweeted Monday. Earlier this month, the Oscar-winning actress posted in a series of tweets that she was still mourning her father after his death. This browser does not support getting your location. His mother, Angela (Renzi), was a piano teacher, of Italian descent. There was an error deleting this problem. Failed to delete memorial. In addition to his wife and his daughters Mira and Amanda, Sorvino is survived by a son, Michael, and five grandchildren. 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. Tall, dark and imposing American actor Paul Sorvino made a solid career of portraying authority figures.He was born in Brooklyn, New York City. The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone. By Daniella Segell. I love him so much. firehouse44, Other Works Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Sorvino is perhaps best remembered for director Martin Scorseses Goodfellas as Paul Cicero, the mobster who even in prison retained a passion for cooking and fine cuisine, thinly slicing garlic with a razor blade. He had made his mark onstage as a very different but perhaps equally soulless character in That Championship Season (1972), Jason Millers Pulitzer Prize-winning tragicomedy about the sad reunion of high school basketball players whose glory days are decades past. Two grandsons and two granddaughters are his offspring. 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 directed the 1999 TV adaptation that starred Vincent DOnofrio. (Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Sorvino is survived by his wife Dee Dee; his three adult children, Mira, Amanda and Michael, and five. "Thank you so much @SardisNYC for the perfect memorial repast you hosted for Dad. Mira wrote in a first tweet. Paul Sorvino was an actor known for his performances as Paulie Cicero in "Goodfellas" and NYPD Sergeant Phil Ceretta in "Law & Order.". Beatty cast Sorvino in four of his five films as a director in the Communist history film Reds, in 1998 political satire Bulworth, in which he played the head of a large insurance company who wants a political favor from the senator portrayed by Beatty, and again in the ill-fated Rules Dont Apply., In Stones Nixon Sorvino played secretary of state and close Nixon confidant Henry Kissinger; the next year he played Fulgencio Capulet, patriarch of the Capulets, in Baz Luhrmanns Miami-set take onRomeo & Juliet. He also played a mob boss whos ruthlessly seeking the futuristic jet pack at the center of the story in 1991s The Rocketeer.. No one really tells you how to finish something., Acting onstage is like doing sculpture, he said. 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. Try again. Paul's third child, Michael, also performed in the play. Goodfellas (1990), Martin Scorseses acclaimed Mafia epic, came along when Mr. Sorvino was 50 and decades into his film career. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Sorvino was born in Brooklyn in 1939 and began his career as a copywriter at an ad agency before attending the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. I am heartbroken. There is a problem with your email/password. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The Associated Press contributed to this report. He was the most wonderful father. Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA. "He was the love of my life, and one of the greatest performers to ever grace the screen and stage.". ). 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). 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. 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. He was a married man with three children two beautiful daughters (Mira Sorvino and Amanda Sorvino), and a handsome son (Michael Sorvino). "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. Actor. Sorvino spent some time as part of the Law & Order franchise; after George Dzundza left, he played Sgt. When I met her there was an aura of light around her head. An enthusiastic opera singer, painter, sculptor and cook. She also has a brother named Michael Sorvino, an actor. In his over 50 years in the entertainment business, Sorvino was a mainstay in films and television, playing an Italian American communist in Warren Beattys "Reds," Henry Kissinger in Oliver Stones "Nixon" and mob boss Eddie Valentine in "The Rocketeer.". The actor took a role in Law & Order as one of the detectives but soon left, citing the limited range of the material. In Reds (1981), he was a passionate Italian American Communist leader just before the Bolshevik Revolution. According to the release, Paul who is survived by wife Dee Dee, whom he. 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. Paul grew up in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn and attended Lafayette High School. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. RIP. He furthered his studies with Sanford Meisner and eventually made his film debut in Where's Poppa? Try again later. "I miss you Dad!!!" The actor passed away on Monday of natural causes at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Market data provided by Factset. In a press release shared by Paul's publicist, Roger Neal, it was announced that the actor died Monday morning with his wife, Dee Dee Sorvino, by his side. The prize is distributed by the Marzio Tremaglia Foundation and the Italian government to Italian emigrants and their descendants who have distinguished themselves abroad. Paul Sorvino and family attend the Farm Sanctuary's 20th Anniversary Gala for Farm Animals May 20, 2006 in New York. Phil Cerreta on NBCs Law & Order, but he found the shooting schedule too demanding and difficult on his voice. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Actor. His wife, DeeDee Sorvino, posted on Instagram, saying I am completely devastated. Sorvino is survived by his wife Dee Dee; his three adult children, Mira, Amanda and Michael, and five grandchildren. He first appeared on Broadway, making his debut in 1964. "A life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over. My heart is rent asunder," Mira Sorvino tweeted Monday. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much 2023 Ghanafuo.com & DM Network. Actress: Mighty Aphrodite. (Getty Images), CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Updated He was currently playing Frank Costello on "Godfather of Harlem.". Legal Statement. Mr. Sorvino, almost five years younger than Mr. Bologna, wore old-age makeup for the role. There are 4 grandkids of Paul Sorvino. 2009, hence, he is currently 13 years old. He later transitioned into films and television and is most known for his roles in "Goodfellas" and "Law and Order. Sorvino made his screen debut with small roles in Wheres Poppa? in 1970 and in The Panic in Needle Park the next year. 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. Did you encounter any technical issues? Please reset your password. | All three Sorvino kids have ventured into the arts. His mother, Angela (Renzi), was a piano teacher, of Italian descent. As a movie buff I'm kicking myself for not knowing the Paul Sorvino was Mira Sorvino's Dad! He died at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Paul Sorvino - Photo courtesy of GIO_LE on SHutterstock. Was named as "King of Brooklyn" at the "Welcome Back to Brooklyn" festival in 1993. With him, from left, were Walter McGinn, Richard Dysart, Michael McGuire and Charles Durning. She is the daughter of Lorraine Davis, an actress turned drama therapist, and veteran character actor Paul Sorvino. 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. Press Esc to cancel. Be the first one to comment on this story. 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. He studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York, where he first explored acting; he also studied with acting master Sanford Meisner. Her father's family were Italian immigrants. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, Growing Kenzie-Gennaro Mini-Series Dreamcast, Remembering Those Who Passed Away in 2022. Ghanaian songstress and actress Hajia4Real. I felt that was my mother telling me she is the one," he has said about his wife. Mr. Sorvino in 2000 with castmates in Law and Order. With him, from left, were Chris Noth, Michael Moriarty and Richard Brooks. And he played Fulgencio Capulet, Juliets intense father with an ancient grudge, in Baz Luhrmanns Romeo + Juliet (1996). 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 married his wife Dee Dee in 2014. Collect, curate and comment on your files. Lucia Backus on the other hand is the youngest among Pauls grandchildren and the second granddaughter of the late actor. His real name was Paul Anthony Sorvino. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. They said that Paul died of natural causes. Backus, Holden Paul Terry, and Backus, Johnny Christopher King are Paul's grandchildren. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Acting jobs were elusive. I love him so much. Please logout and login again. See Paul Sorvino full list of movies and tv shows from their career. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Mira Sorvino. His final onstage appearance was in Nick Kroll and John Mulaney's Oh, Hello, where he appeared as the special guest during their 'Too Much Tuna' segment. American actress Mira Sorvino is paying homage to her father, Paul Sorvino, who passed away on July 25. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Legal Statement. Via Instagram The end of July 2022 has been a somber one in the Sorvino household, following the death of family patriarch, Paul. He was 83. The young Sorvino was intelligent, an avid reader and an exceptional scholar. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Italian-American, with ancestry from Vomero, Naples, Campania, and Casacalenda, Province of Campobasso, Molise. The Best of Safari in Africa . To use this feature, use a newer browser. While talking to the news outlet, she said: As per IMDb, Michael voiced the character of Tommy in the video game Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Mr. Sorvino began making bronze sculpture in the 1970s and considered his nonperforming arts work particularly satisfying. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Sorvino married his wife Dee Dee in 2014. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. His "tough guy" image followed him throughout his career. Read More About: Al Pacino Bruce Willis Carl Reiner Chris Noth Claire Danes Ellen Burstyn James Caan Law & Order. He married Dee Dee Benkie, a Republican political strategist, in 2014. 0 cemeteries found in Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. A would-be singing star, he found success in Hollywood playing a variety of roles, but they were often quiet, dangerous men, like Paulie Cicero in Goodfellas.. Mira Sorvino and Amanda Sorvino), and a handsome son (Michael Sorvino). Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Frank Cerreta, the partner of Christopher Noths Det. 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. In 2008s Repo! Family, friends and Hollywood colleagues of "Goodfellas" star Paul Sorvino will gather at the Hollywood Museum Wednesday evening for a . Her mom, who quit acting to raise a family that included Mira's younger siblings Michael and Amanda, went on to provide drama therapy to Alzheimer's patients. Thank you! Mattea Angel Backus is the eldest grandchild of the actor. (Image via Ron Galella/Getty) As mentioned above, Mira Sorvino is not the only child that. Survivors include his other children, Amanda and Michael, and five grandchildren. He was 83. Paul was born in April 1939 in Brooklynn. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Market data provided by Factset. Acting in movies is like being an assistant to the sculptor.. [on Scorsese not winning Best Director Oscar] It's an outrage, in my mind. Try again later. As Mattea Angel Backus and Lucia Backus, his grandchildren are also renowned. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. "The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone . If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Sorvino began his career in advertising but entered the Hollywood scene after attending the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Most of the time I was just another out-of-work actor who couldnt get arrested, he told The New York Times in 1972.