Catherine Scorsese (April 16, 1912 – January 6, 1997) was an American actress, and the mother of filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Scorsese was of Italian descent and frequently played the role of an Italian mother. She is perhaps most well known for her appearance in her son's film Goodfellas, as Mrs. DeVito, Tommy's mother, as well as Casino and Mean Streets. She published a recipe book, “Italianamerican: The Scorsese Family Cookbook.”
GoodFellas
Tommy's Mother
A Shot at the Top: The Making of 'The King of Comedy'
Self (archive footage)
Cape Fear
Fruit Stand Customer
China Girl
Old Woman at the Bar (uncredited)
Scorsese on Scorsese
Self (archive footage)
Wise Guys
Birthday Guest
Italianamerican
Self
Casino
Piscano's Mother
Martin Scorsese: Back on the Block
Self
The Age of Innocence
Elderly Woman at Jersey City Station (uncredited)
Martin Scorsese, l'Italo-Américain
Self
Moonstruck
Customer at Bakery
Men Lie
It's Not Just You, Murray!
Mother
Who's That Knocking at My Door
Mother
The Godfather Part III
Woman in Cafe
Martin Scorsese Directs
Self
The King of Comedy
Rupert's Mom (voice)
The Muppets Take Manhattan
Extra (uncredited)
The Scorsese Machine
Self
Mean Streets
Woman on Landing (uncredited)