Joe Pesci
- Biography
- A consummate character actor, Joe Pesci rose to success on the strength of a series of Martin Scorsese films which took full advantage of his gift for outlandishly menacing supporting performances.
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- Born
- February 09, 1943
Awards
Golden Globes
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Nominated | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Goodfellas |
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Won | Oscar | Best Supporting Actor Goodfellas |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Won | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Most Promising Newcomer Raging Bull |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association | Best Supporting Actor Goodfellas |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Won | National Board of Review | Best Supporting Actor Goodfellas |
Films
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