Catherine Scorsese Biography
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.”
Catherine Scorsese Movies
Catherine Scorsese Quotes
Get Yourself a Nice Girl
Tommy's Mother:
Why don't you get yourself a nice girl?
Tommy:
I get a nice one almost every night, Ma.
Tommy's Mother:
Yeah, but get yourself a girl so you could settle down.
Tommy:
I settle down almost every night but then, in the morning, I'm free.
