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Marty Scorsese's mother
1912–1997Polizzi Generosa, SicilyFirst-generation immigrantHistoric
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Why Included
Catherine Scorsese née Cappa
Biography
Catherine Scorsese née Cappa; Sicilian immigrant and recurring actress in son Martin's films; appeared in Goodfellas. Appeared in Italianamerican documentary and Goodfellas; symbol of the Sicilian immigrant generation
Notable For
- Catherine Scorsese née Cappa
- Sicilian immigrant and recurring actress in son Martin's films
- appeared in Goodfellas
Honors & Recognition
- Appeared in Italianamerican documentary and Goodfellas
- symbol of the Sicilian immigrant generation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marty Scorsese's mother Italian?
Yes — Marty Scorsese's mother is of Italian heritage with roots in Sicily. Catherine Scorsese née Cappa
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Arts & Literature
- Specialty
- Cultural Preservation
- Years
- 1912–1997
- Birth Place
- Polizzi Generosa, Sicily
- Origin
- First-generation immigrant
- Regional Ancestry
- Sicily
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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