Actor

Paul Sorvino: Movies & Box Office

films: 87
on screen: 1970–2022
box office: $144M
average score: 58

Born: April 13, 1939
Birthplace: New York City, U.S.
Full name: Paul Anthony Sorvino
Citizenship: United States
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1956-2022
Spouses: Lorraine Davis, Vanessa Arico, Dee Dee Benkie
Children: 3

Known for

The Best Paul Sorvino Movies

The highest-rated films Paul Sorvino is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Bad Impulse (2019) scores highest, at 84. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Paul Sorvino's Career in Numbers

Paul Sorvino's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Paul Sorvino works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Where’s Poppa? (1970) to As Long As We Both Shall Live (2021), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Paul Sorvino Movies by Decade

1970s 15
1980s 12
1990s 16
2000s 15
2010s 20
2020s 2

The 2010s were Paul Sorvino's busiest decade, with 20 films.

Paul Sorvino Movies by Genre

Drama 28
Comedy 16
Action 8
Thriller 6
Horror 5
Romance 3
Crime 3
Adventure 2
Sci-Fi 2
Tv movie 2

Drama is the genre Paul Sorvino has worked in most, with 28 films, ahead of comedy (16).

Paul Sorvino Career Milestones

First film: Where’s Poppa? 1970
Biggest box office hit: Goodfellas $47.1M worldwide
Best-rated film: Bad Impulse Movie Echo Score 84
Newest film: As Long As We Both Shall Live 2021

87 credits

Paul Sorvino Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Paul Sorvino is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 58. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Paul Sorvino Movies as an Actor

Paul Sorvino in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Paul Sorvino?

Paul Sorvino was born in New York City, U.S. in 1939. Credited on films since 1970, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Paul Anthony Sorvino was an American actor recognized for portraying authority figures on both sides of the law. Primarily known for his roles as Paulie Cicero in Martin Scorsese's 1990 gangster film Goodfellas and as NYPD Sergeant Phil Cerreta on the second and third seasons of Law & Order. Sorvino also portrayed an array of father figures, including Juliet's father in Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film Romeo + Juliet. Other notable performances include roles in A Touch of Class (1973), Reds (1981), The Rocketeer (1991), Nixon (1995), and The Cooler (2003).

Born in New York City, Sorvino grew up in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn. After graduating from Lafayette High School, he studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Before acting, Sorvino worked as a copywriter and took voice lessons for 18 years. His acting career began with a debut in the 1964 musical Bajour. Sorvino continued to impress critics and audiences with his on-stage and on-screen performances up to the time of his death in 2022. From being nominated for a Tony Award in 1972 to playing notable roles in Law & Order and Goodfellas, Sorvino leaves a substantial acting legacy behind.

Works with

Who Paul Sorvino Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Paul Sorvino shares the most films with. Eric Roberts comes first, with 6 films together, followed by James Caan (6).

FAQ

Paul Sorvino: Questions & Answers

How many movies Paul Sorvino has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Paul Sorvino been in?

Paul Sorvino is credited on 87 films, from 1970 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Paul Sorvino's highest-grossing movie?

Goodfellas (1990) is Paul Sorvino's biggest box office hit, with $47.1M worldwide, ahead of Oh, God! (1977) ($41.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Paul Sorvino's movies have made $144M.

Paul Sorvino's biggest hits

What is the best Paul Sorvino movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Paul Sorvino's best-rated film is Bad Impulse (2019) with a score of 84, followed by Undercover Grandpa (2017) (63).

Best Paul Sorvino movies, ranked

What is Paul Sorvino's newest movie?

The most recent film on Paul Sorvino's filmography is American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective (2022), in the role of Self.

Who does Paul Sorvino work with most often?

Paul Sorvino shares the most films with Eric Roberts (6 films), James Caan (6 films) and Robert Loggia (5 films).

The Best Paul Sorvino Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 87 credits.

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