Charles Scorsese

Luciano Charles Scorsese (May 8, 1913 – August 23, 1993) was an American film actor. He was the father of filmmaker Martin Scorsese.

Scorsese was born in New York City, the son of Teresa and Francesco Scorsese, Sicilian immigrants from Polizzi Generosa, a small town near Palermo. He attended Public School 21. His last film role was in The Age of Innocence, which was released after his death.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1974 Italianamerican Himself Documentary 1976 Taxi Driver Burt Steensma, Iris' Father Uncredited, (newspaper article) 1980 Raging Bull Charlie 1982 The King of Comedy First Man at Bar 1984 The Muppets Take Manhattan Extra Uncredited 1985 After Hours Club Berlin Patron 1986 Wise Guys Birthday Guest #11 The Color of Money High Roller #1 1987 Moonstruck Customer in Bakery Uncredited 1990 Goodfellas Vinnie 1991 The Hard Way Senior Citizen Uncredited Cape Fear Fruitstand Customer 1993 The Age of Innocence Elderly Man at Jersey City Station Uncredited, (final film role) (posthumous)