Biography
Paul Anthony Sorvino (April 13, 1939 – July 25, 2022) was an American actor, opera singer, businessman, writer, and sculptor. He often portrayed authority figures on both sides of the law and was known for his roles as Paulie Cicero (based on Paul Vario) in the 1990 gangster film Goodfellas, and NYPD Sergeant Phil Cerreta on the TV series Law & Order. He took on supporting roles in A Touch of Class, Reds, The Rocketeer, Nixon, and Romeo + Juliet. He was the father of actors Mira Sorvino and Michael Sorvino.
Filmography (10)
Careful What You Wish For
as Sheriff Big Jack
Knock Off
as Harry Johanson
Most Wanted
as CIA Deputy Director Kenny Rackmill
Money Talks
as Guy Cipriani
Nixon
as Henry Kissinger
The Rocketeer
as Eddie Valentine
GoodFellas
as Paul Cicero
The Stuff
as Colonel Malcolm Grommett Spears
Reds
as Louis Fraina
Cruising
as Capt. Edelson