American actor (1939–2022) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paul Sorvino (April 13, 1939 – July 25, 2022) was an American actor.[2] He often played authority figures on both sides of the law. He played Paulie Cicero in the 1990 gangster movie Goodfellas. He also played NYPD Sergeant Phil Cerreta in Law & Order.[3] He was the father of actress Mira Sorvino.
Paul Sorvino | |
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![]() Sorvino at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival | |
Born | Paul Anthony Sorvino April 13, 1939 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | July 25, 2022 83) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.[1] | (aged
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1956–2022 |
Spouse(s) |
Lorraine Davis
(m. 1966; div. 1988)Vanessa Arico
(m. 1991; div. 1996)Dee Dee Benkie (m. 2014) |
Children | 3; including Mira and Michael |
Sorvino was born in Brooklyn, New York City.[4]
On July 25, 2022, Sorvino died of natural causes at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 83.[5][1]
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