Joe Pesci: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 42
- on screen
- 1961–2024
- box office
- $2.02B
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 86
- Born
- February 9, 1943 (age 83)
- Birthplace
- Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
- Full name
- Joseph Frank Pesci
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor, Musician
- Years active
- 1961–1999, 2006–present
- Spouses
- Claudia Haro
- Children
- 1
The Best Joe Pesci Movies
The films of Joe Pesci that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Home Alone (1990) leads with $477M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $477M Home Alone 1990 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $359M Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 1992 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $322M Lethal Weapon 3 1992 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $285M Lethal Weapon 4 1998 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $228M Lethal Weapon 2 1989 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $116M Casino 1995 · Biography
Joe Pesci's Career in Numbers
Joe Pesci's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Joe Pesci works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Hey, Let’s Twist! (1961) to Day of the Fight (2024), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Joe Pesci Movies by Decade
- 1960s 1
- 1970s 2
- 1980s 11
- 1990s 15
- 2010s 3
- 2020s 1
The 1990s were Joe Pesci's busiest decade, with 15 films.
Joe Pesci Movies by Genre
- Drama 11
- Comedy 10
- Biography 4
- Action 4
- Adventure 1
- Fantasy 1
- Crime 1
- Music 1
Drama is the genre Joe Pesci has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of comedy (10).
Joe Pesci Career Milestones
- First film
- Hey, Let’s Twist! 1961
- Biggest box office hit
- Home Alone $477M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Irishman Movie Echo Score 89
- Newest film
- Day of the Fight 2024
Joe Pesci Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Joe Pesci is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 86. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Joe Pesci Movies as an Actor
33- 2024
Day of the Fight as Mike's Father · Drama Worldwide box office: $84.6K Movie Echo Score: 83 - 2019
The Irishman as Russell Bufalino · Biography Worldwide box office: $969K Movie Echo Score: 89 - 2012
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen as (archive footage) · Drama - 2010
Love Ranch Drama Worldwide box office: $146K - 1998
Lethal Weapon 4 Action Worldwide box office: $285M - 1997
Gone Fishin’ as Joe Waters · Comedy - 1997
8 Heads in a Duffel Bag Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.6M - 1995
Casino Biography Worldwide box office: $116M - 1994
With Honors as Simon Wilder · Comedy Worldwide box office: $20M - 1994
Jimmy Hollywood as Jimmy Alto · Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.78M - 1992
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Adventure Worldwide box office: $359M - 1992
The Public Eye as Leon Bernstein · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.07M - 1992
Lethal Weapon 3 Action Worldwide box office: $322M - 1992
My Cousin Vinny Comedy Worldwide box office: $64.1M - 1991
The Super as Louie Kritski · Comedy Worldwide box office: $11M - 1990
Home Alone Comedy Worldwide box office: $477M - 1990
Goodfellas Biography Worldwide box office: $47.1M - 1990
Betsy's Wedding Comedy Worldwide box office: $19.7M - 1990
Catchfire as Leo Carelli (uncredited) · Drama - 1989
Lethal Weapon 2 Action Worldwide box office: $228M - 1988
Moonwalker as Mr. Big · Fantasy - 1987
Man on Fire as David · Drama Worldwide box office: $520K - 1985
Half Nelson as Rocky Nelson · Comedy - 1984
All for the Moral Majority! as Corrado Parisi · Drama - 1984
Eureka Drama Worldwide box office: $124K - 1984
Once Upon a Time in America Drama Worldwide box office: $5.48M - 1983
Easy Money Comedy Worldwide box office: $29.3M - 1982
Dear Mr. Wonderful as Ruby Dennis · Crime - 1982
I’m Dancing as Fast as I Can as Roger · Drama Worldwide box office: $291K - 1980
Raging Bull Biography Worldwide box office: $23.4M - 1977
Short Eyes as Other Inmate (uncredited) · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.46K - 1976
Family Enforcer as Joe · Action - 1961
Hey, Let’s Twist! as Peppermint Club Dancer · Music
Joe Pesci in Documentaries & Specials
9- 2020
Making ‘The Irishman’ as Self · Documentary - 2020
Making ‘The Irishman’ as Self · Documentary - 2020
The Collaboration Of A Lifetime: Scorsese’s Epic The Irishman as Self · Documentary - 2019
The Irishman: In Conversation as Self · Documentary - 2018
Google Assistant: Home Alone Again as Self - 2007
Making Casino as Self · Documentary - 2004
Getting Made: The Making of ‘GoodFellas’ as Self · Documentary - 2004
Raging Bull: Fight Night as Self · Documentary - 1990
Martin Scorsese Directs as Self · Documentary
Joe Pesci: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 10 nominations across 5 award bodies, from 1981 to 2020. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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BAFTA 1 win from 2 nominations -
Golden Globes 3 nominations -
Oscars 2 nominations -
Actor Awards (SAG) 2 nominations -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination
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92nd Academy Awards- Joe Pesci: Nominated Best Supporting Actor The Irishman
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73rd British Academy Film Awards- Joe Pesci: Nominated Best Supporting Actor The Irishman
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25th Critics' Choice Awards- Joe Pesci: Nominated Best Supporting Actor The Irishman
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26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards- Joe Pesci: Nominated Outstanding Supporting Male Actor The Irishman
- Joe Pesci: Nominated Outstanding Cast The Irishman
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77th Golden Globe Awards- Joe Pesci: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Supporting Actor) The Irishman
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48th Golden Globe Awards- Joe Pesci: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor) Goodfellas
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35th British Academy Film Awards- Joe Pesci: Win Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles Raging Bull
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The 53rd Academy Awards- Joe Pesci: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Raging Bull
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38th Golden Globe Awards- Joe Pesci: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) Raging Bull
Who Is Joe Pesci?
Joe Pesci was born in Newark, New Jersey, U.S. in 1943 and is 83 years old. Credited on films since 1961, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Joseph Frank Pesci, popularly known as Joe Pesci is a renowned American actor recognized for his portrayals of tough, volatile characters across a diverse array of genres. Notable for his collaborations with Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese, his body of work includes memorable films such as Raging Bull (1980), Goodfellas (1990), Casino (1995), and The Irishman (2019). His masterful acting prowess has earned him several prestigious awards, including an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award with nominations for three Golden Globe Awards. Throughout his illustrious career, Pesci has also showcased his comedic talents in popular films, including the first two Home Alone movies and My Cousin Vinny (1992).
Beyond his acting career, Pesci maintains his status as a skilled musician, with recordings such as Little Joe Sure Can Sing! (1968), Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just for You (1998), and Pesci... Still Singing (2019). Born on February 9, 1943 in Newark, New Jersey to a barber mother and a forklift truck driver father, he was introduced into the world of entertainment at an early age. His early career included a period as a barber, similar to his mother's occupation, while concurrently aspiring to a musical career playing guitar with several bands, breaking into the entertainment industry and making a name for himself over the years.
Who Joe Pesci Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Joe Pesci shares the most films with. Robert De Niro comes first, with 14 films together, followed by Martin Scorsese (12).
Joe Pesci: Questions & Answers
How many movies Joe Pesci has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Joe Pesci been in?
Joe Pesci is credited on 42 films, from 1961 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Joe Pesci's highest-grossing movie?
Home Alone (1990) is Joe Pesci's biggest box office hit, with $477M worldwide, ahead of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) ($359M). Across every film with box office figures, Joe Pesci's movies have made $2.02B.
Joe Pesci's biggest hits What is the best Joe Pesci movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Joe Pesci's best-rated film is The Irishman (2019) with a score of 89, followed by Day of the Fight (2024) (83).
Best Joe Pesci movies, ranked Has Joe Pesci won an Oscar?
Joe Pesci has been nominated for 2 Oscars but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Joe Pesci has 1 win from 10 nominations.
How old is Joe Pesci?
Joe Pesci is 83 years old, born on February 9, 1943 in Newark, New Jersey, U.S..
What is Joe Pesci's newest movie?
The most recent film on Joe Pesci's filmography is Day of the Fight (2024), in the role of Mike's Father.
Who does Joe Pesci work with most often?
Joe Pesci shares the most films with Robert De Niro (14 films), Martin Scorsese (12 films) and Al Pacino (6 films).
The Best Joe Pesci Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 42 credits.
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