Paul Sorvino Life In Photos: Celebrate The ‘Goodfellas’ Actor After His Death At 83

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March 13, 2023 5:28PM EDT

Paul Sorvino was an actor, beloved for his roles in ‘Goodfellas’ and on ‘Law & Order’. Celebrate his life in photos here.

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Paul Sorvino: Life In Photos

Paul Sorvino: Life In Photos — Paul Sorvino was an American actor, born April 13, 1939 in NYC. He was known for his tough roles, playing both cops and gangsters through his career. Onee is his most prominent roles was in Martin Scorsese’s mob movie ‘Goodfellas’. Other notable roles included ‘A Touch of Class’, ‘Reds’, ‘The Rocketeer’, ‘Nixon’, and ‘Romeo + Juliet’. He was the father of actors Mira Sorvino and Michael Sorvino.

Paul passed away on Jul. 25, 2022 at his home in Indiana. Third wife Dee Dee announced the news, sharing ‘Our hearts are broken, there will never be another Paul Sorvino, he was the love of my life, and one of the greatest performers to ever grace the screen and stage.’ He was 83.

Through the years, Paul had quite the career. Here, a very young Paul Sorvino poses at the Bijou Theater where he was directing the play ‘Wheelbarrow Closers’ in 1976. He wore a salt and pepper suit and was ready to give directions.

Ready for more of Paul? Check out his best photos and let us know you’re favorite Paul Sorvino film in the comments.

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‘Goodfellas’

‘Goodfellas’ — Wise guyss. From left, Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Paul Sorvino, and Joe Pesci appear in a scene from ‘Goodfellas’ in 1990.

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‘Law & Order’

‘Law & Order’ — Paul Sorvino played NYPD Sergeant Phil Cerreta on the hit crime procedural ‘Law And Order’. He was on the show for 31 episodes, from 1991 to 1992.

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Paul Sorvino Plays Ball

Paul Sorvino Plays Ball — Swing for the fences! Native New Yorker Paul Sorvino suits up in a Yankees jersey in this photo.

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Paul Sorvino & Wife Kiss Daughter Mira In 1996

Paul Sorvino & Wife Kiss Daughter Mira In 1996 — Paul Sorvino and first wife Lorraine Sorvino plant a kiss on daughter Mira’s cheek at the Governor’s Ball for the 1996 Academy Awards. She looked like a princess and would go on to take home to trophy for her supporting role in Woody Allen’s ‘Mighty Aphrodite’.

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Paul Sorvino & James Woods In 1996

Paul Sorvino & James Woods In 1996 — James Woods and Paul Sorvino buddy up at Miramax’s 1996 Oscar Party on Mar. 25. They looked like they were having a great time.

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Paul Sorvino & Paris Hilton

Paul Sorvino & Paris Hilton — Paul Sorvino poses with the one-and-only Paris Hilton at the Carousel of Hope ball to benefit The Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. She was darling in a pale pink dress with a silver clutch.

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Paul Sorvino & Daughter Mira Celebrate ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’

Paul Sorvino & Daughter Mira Celebrate ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ — Paul Sorvino and his actress daughter Mira Sorvino gather to celebrate the DVD and BluRay release of ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’. She wore a cute bluch number.

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Paul Sorvino In 2013

Paul Sorvino In 2013 — Paul Sorvino looks handsome at the DVD release party for ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’. The event took place on Sep. 10, 2013.

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Paul & Dee Dee Sorvino In 2017

Paul & Dee Dee Sorvino In 2017 — Paul Sorvino hugs wife Dee Dee Sorvino at the 2017 Night of Generosity Benefit on Mar. 21, 2017. They wed in 2014 and were together until his death in 2022.

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Paul Sorvino In 2018

Paul Sorvino In 2018 — Paul Sorvino is dapper at the opening night of CMX CineBistro in New York on Nov. 7, 2018. Looking classic, he wore a pinstriped suit and carried a cane.

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‘Godfather of Harlem’

‘Godfather of Harlem’ — Paul Sorvino plays Frank Costello in 2019’s ‘Godfather of Harlem’. The film was a TV prequel to the 2007 movie ‘American Gangster’, which centered on the criminal enterprise of Frank Lucas.

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