The Early Years of Joe Pesci
Joe Pesci was born on February 9, 1943, in Newark, New Jersey. He was the youngest of two sons born to Mary and Angelo Pesci. His parents were both of Italian descent, and his father worked as a forklift driver for General Motors. Pesci grew up in Belleville, New Jersey, and attended Belleville High School.
At the age of five, Pesci began performing in plays and musicals at his local church. He later joined a band called Joey Dee and the Starliters, where he played guitar and sang. In the 1960s, Pesci began acting in small roles in films and television shows. His breakthrough role came in 1980 when he played Jake LaMotta’s brother, Joey, in the film Raging Bull.
Joe Pesci’s Career in Film and Television
After his breakout role in Raging Bull, Pesci went on to star in a number of successful films, including Goodfellas, Casino, and Home Alone. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Goodfellas, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role in Raging Bull.
Pesci has also had success in television, starring in the series Half Nelson and Vincent & Theo. He has also made guest appearances on shows such as The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live.
Joe Pesci’s Personal Life
Pesci has been married and divorced three times. He has one daughter, Tiffany, from his first marriage to Claudia Haro. Pesci is known to be a private person and has rarely spoken about his personal life in interviews.
Pesci is also a musician and has released two albums, Little Joe Sure Can Sing! and Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just for You. He is known to play guitar and sing in his spare time.
Joe Pesci’s Siblings
Pesci has one older brother, Frank Pesci, who is a musician and actor. Frank has appeared in a number of films, including Goodfellas and The Irishman. Pesci and his brother have also performed together in a musical act called The Pesci Brothers.
Joe Pesci in 2022
Joe Pesci turned 78 years old in 2022, and has largely retired from acting. His last film role was in the 2019 film The Irishman, directed by Martin Scorsese. Pesci has not announced any upcoming projects, and it is unclear if he will continue to act in the future.
Despite his retirement from acting, Pesci remains a beloved figure in Hollywood and is remembered for his iconic roles in films such as Goodfellas and Home Alone.
