Catherine Cappa Scorsese (April 16, 1912 – January 6, 1997) was an American actress, and also the mother of director Martin Scorsese.
Born in New York City as Catherine Cappa of Italian descent, she began acting when Martin cast her in his film It's Not Just You, Murray!. She frequently played the role of an Italian mother, as well as various minor and uncredited roles, some in films other than her son's. She was married to Charles Scorsese. Her father, Martin Cappa, was a stage co-ordinator and her mother, Domenica, was a shop owner.
She was also a published author, having written and published a recipe book, Italianamerican: The Scorsese Family Cookbook.
She died on January 6, 1997 in New York, from Alzheimer's Disease.
Filmography
- Casino (1995) - Piscano's mother
- Men Lie (1994) - Unknown
- The Age of Innocence (1993) (uncredited)
- Cape Fear (1991) - Fruitstand Customer
- The Godfather: Part III (1990) - Woman in Cafe
- Goodfellas (1990) - Mrs. DeVito, Tommy's mother
- Moonstruck (1987) - Customer at Bakery
- Easy Money (1983) - Nicky Cerone's mother
- Wise Guys (1986) - Birthday Guest
- The King of Comedy (1983) - Rupert's Mom
- Mean Streets (1973) - Woman on Landing
- Who's That Knocking at My Door (1967) - Mother
- It's Not Just You, Murray! (1964) - Mother
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