Scorsese was of Italian descent and frequently played the role of an Italian mother. She is perhaps best known for her appearance in her son's film Goodfellas as Mrs. DeVito, the mother of Joe Pesci's character Tommy.
Catherine Scorsese. Actress: Gangsteři. Catherine Scorsese was an American actress of Italian descent, often typecast as the typical Italian mother in films. Her best-known role was that of Mrs.