Paul's third child, Michael, also performed in the play. Oops, we were unable to send the email. It would be nice to have my legacy more than that of just tough guy.". In 1986 he guested on Moonlighting, playing the father of Bruce Willis David Addison. He was 83. Sorvino attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and appeared in a long list of cinematic and television roles that included portraying Henry Kissinger in "Nixon" (1995), "Dick Tracy" (1990), "Reds" (1981) and "The Rocketeer" (1991). In the 1976 movie I Will I Will For Now, starring Elliott Gould and Diane Keaton, Sorvino, playing a lawyer in this sex farce, was the only good thing in it, said Roger Ebert. Founded the Dogfellas Dog Adoption organization in February of 2002 with his family. It is based in Manhattan and Pennsylvania. Sorvino is survived by his children Mira, Amanda, and Michael, his five grandchildren, and third wife Dee Dee Benkie. As a movie buff I'm kicking myself for not knowing the Paul Sorvino was Mira Sorvino's Dad! As of July 2022, the last American legendary actor has four beautiful grandchildren - two boys and two girls from his first daughter and child, Mira Katherine Sorvino - who is an American actress. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Sorvino directed the 1999 TV adaptation that starred Vincent DOnofrio. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Her father's family were Italian immigrants. Mr. Sorvino, almost five years younger than Mr. Bologna, wore old-age makeup for the role. Try again later. They all share the same parents Mira Sorvino and her husband Christopher Backus. Then That Championship Season came along, starting with the Off Broadway production at the Public Theater. Advertisement. There will never be another Paul Sorvino, he was the love of my life, and one of the greatest performers to ever grace the screen and stage," Dee Dee said in the release. Year should not be greater than current year. We have set your language to She is the daughter of Lorraine Davis, an actress turned drama therapist, and veteran character actor Paul Sorvino.Her father's family were Italian immigrants. He is survived by his wife Dee Dee (Benkie) Sorvino, three children, Mira Sorvino, Amanda Sorvino, Michael Sorvino, and grandchildren Mattea Angel Backus, Holden Paul Terry Backus, Lucia Backus, Johnny Christopher King Backus. Mira Sorvino and Amanda Sorvino), and a handsome son (Michael Sorvino). memorial page for Paul Anthony Sorvino (13 Apr 1939-25 Jul 2022), Find a Grave Memorial ID 242005161, citing . This is a carousel with slides. The Associated Press contributed to this report. The film role that first won him major attention was as Joseph Bolognas grouchy Italian American father in Made for Each Other (1971). Mira Sorvino Shares Family Photos from Late Dad Paul Sorvino's 'Perfect Memorial': 'Tears and Joy' The actress and her family honored the Goodfellas actor, who died on July 25 at the age of 83 Mr. Sorvinos Broadway debut, in the chorus of the musical Bajour (1964), lasted almost seven months, but his next show, the comedy Mating Dance (1965), starring Van Johnson, closed on opening night. My heart is rent asunder," Mira Sorvino tweeted Monday. The Academy Award winner, 54, paid tribute to the Goodfellas acting legend in a heartfelt statement on Twitter after Paul. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Her father discouraged her from becoming an . The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone. Your login session has expired. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Paul Sorvino (242005161)? Sorvino was born on April 13, 1939, and raised in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much 2009, hence, he is currently 13 years old. Mr. Sorvino began making bronze sculpture in the 1970s and considered his nonperforming arts work particularly satisfying. Mr. Sorvino is survived by his wife, Dee Dee Sorvino; three children, Mira, Amanda, and Michael; and five grandchildren. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. In addition to his wife and his daughters Mira and Amanda, Sorvino is survived by a son, Michael, and five grandchildren. "My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed. The young Sorvino was intelligent, an avid reader and an exceptional scholar. He made his film debut in Wheres Poppa? (1970), a dark comedy directed by Carl Reiner, in a small role as a retirement-home owner. In 2008s Repo! He was one of the motley crew of heavily made up villains, Lips Manlis, assembled for the highly stylized crime drama Dick Tracy, starring and directed by Warren Beatty. ", Paul Sorvino has died from natural causes, according to his representative. He was 83. Paul Sorvino - Photo courtesy of GIO_LE on SHutterstock. A would-be singing star, he found success in Hollywood playing a variety of roles, but they were often quiet, dangerous men, like Paulie Cicero in Goodfellas.. Dee Dee and Sorvino married in 2014 after a chance meeting during a Fox News Channel show. Over the course of his career, he appeared in films such as "A Touch of Class," "Reds," "Nixon" and more. The "Law & Order" actor died of natural causes, according to his representative Roger Neal. In the early 60s Sorvino made a living singing at charity balls. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He made his Broadway debut in the 1964 musical "Bajour" and his film debut in 1970's "Where's Poppa? Mr. Sorvino received a Tony Award nomination for best actor in a play and reprised the role in a 1982 film adaptation. Sorvino had dealt with health issues in the last years of his life. While talking to the news outlet, she said: As per IMDb, Michael voiced the character of Tommy in the video game Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. After co-starring on Broadway in That Championship Season in 1974, he starred the same year in Murray Schisgals An American Millionaire. In 1976 Sorvino directed the play Wheelbarrow Closers on Broadway, but its run was brief. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Tears & joy shared!" Weve updated the security on the site. "I miss you Dad!!!" My father the great Paul Sorvino has passed. He played a corrupt senator in Welcome to Acapulco, a spy-comedy film, and the crime boss Frank Costello in the Epix series Godfather of Harlem.. Paul originally had his heart set on a life as an opera singer. Backus, Holden Paul Terry, and Backus, Johnny Christopher King are Paul's grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Dee Dee (Benkie) Sorvino, three children, Mira Sorvino, Amanda Sorvino, Michael Sorvino, and grandchildren Mattea Angel Backus, Holden Paul Terry Backus, Lucia Backus, Johnny Christopher King Backus. Paul Sorvino Biography. Italian-American, with ancestry from Vomero, Naples, Campania, and Casacalenda, Province of Campobasso, Molise. appreciated. He was Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, complete with German accent, in Oliver Stones Nixon (1995). All Rights Reserved. Mira is a successful actress and an Academy Award winner. Taking to her Twitter handle on July 26, the 54-year-old star wrote a heartfelt note for her "wonderful father.". He had made his mark onstage as a very different but perhaps equally soulless character in That Championship Season (1972), Jason Millers Pulitzer Prize-winning tragicomedy about the sad reunion of high school basketball players whose glory days are decades past. Paul Sorvino had three children Paul Sorvino with his daughters and first wife, Lorraine Davis. 0 cemeteries found in Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Before his death, Paul Sorvino enjoyed being a father to his three kids, Mira, Amanda and Michael. Sorvino was born in Brooklyn in 1939 and began his career as a copywriter at an ad agency before attending the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Currently resides in Gilbert, Pennsylvania. Parents of Sorvino The parents of Paul Sorvino are Ford and Madam Marietta Sorvino. He was married thrice from 1966 to July 2022 when he passed away. Market data provided by Factset. He was exposed to dramatic arts while studying at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York. On TV, he played NYPD Sgt. "It leaves you unmoored, thrusts you into a position you were unprepared for, without the counsel and love of those you valued most ". Learn more about managing a memorial . Thank you! "A week ago, @StPatsNYC & Fr Enrique Salvo gave my father the most moving, inspiring memorial mass we ever could have wished for," Mira also shared on Twitter Monday, alongside photos from the church service. I love him so much. Sorvino is survived by his wife and three children, including actress Mira Sorvino, and five grandchildren. American actress Mira Sorvino is paying homage to her father, Paul Sorvino, who passed away on July 25. He appeared next as a New Yorker robbed by a prostitute in The Panic in Needle Park (1972) but did not fall victim to the cops-and-gangsters stereotype right away. "You all are so sweet, so kind!!!!" Be the first one to comment on this story. The young Sorvino was intelligent, an avid reader and an exceptional scholar. Mira has also taken comfort in those who have acknowledged her loss by reaching out in the wake of the Goodfellas actor's death. Mira Sorvino. Sorvino, who founded the Paul Sorvino Asthma Foundation, is survived by his wife, Dee Dee, whom he married in 2014, and his three adult children, including Amanda and actors Mira Sorvino and Michael Sorvino, as well as five grandchildren. Survivors include his other children, Amanda and Michael, and five grandchildren. Legal Statement. My heart is rent asunder a life of love and joy and wisdom with him is over. In addition to his wife and his daughters Mira and Amanda, Sorvino is survived by a son, Michael, and five grandchildren. I had confidence in my ability, and I was angry as hell when other people didnt recognize it.. Sorvino is survived by his wife Dee Dee; his three adult children, Mira, Amanda and Michael, and five grandchildren. (Getty Images), CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER. 2023 Getty Images. Members of her family, including her actor brother Michael Sorvino, sit together in one of the restaurant's famous red banquettes, underneath the patriarch's caricature. Actor Paul Sorvino, known for both film and theater performances, poses for a portrait, April 27, 1979. Earlier this month, the Oscar-winning actress posted in a series of tweets that she was still mourning her father after his death. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Failed to delete memorial. Mr. Sorvinos final screen roles were in 2019. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I'm sending you love in the stars Dad as you ascend.". Mira tweeted in response. Father of actress Mira Sorvino. Four months later, Mr. Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. He was 83 years old and will be sadly missed by his fans, friends, and especially his family and third wife. Her mom, who quit acting to raise a family that included Mira's younger siblings Michael and Amanda, went on to provide drama therapy to Alzheimer's patients. Recovering with only minor bruises, after being hit by a car in Manhattan on October 7, 2011, while hailing a cab. Paul Sorvino, who distinguished himself in a long line of stage and screen performances including Goodfellas and Law & Order, died Monday of natural causes, according to his rep. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. Mira Sorvino is mourning the death of her father Paul Sorvino . Paul grew up in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn and attended Lafayette High School. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Mira Katherine Sorvino was born on September 28, 1967 in Manhattan. She is the daughter of Lorraine Davis, an actress turned drama therapist, and veteran character actor Paul Sorvino. His final onstage appearance was in Nick Kroll and John Mulaney's Oh, Hello, where he appeared as the special guest during their 'Too Much Tuna' segment. (1970).Sorvino suffered from severe asthma, and worked hard at mastering various breathing techniques to manage the illness. He stated: As per his IMDb profile, Sorvino had several projects in his kitty that were on the verge of completion. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. "The love of my life & the most wonderful man who has ever lived is gone . You can always change this later in your Account settings. I love him so much. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. In 1963, he received his Actors Equity card as a chorus member in South Pacific and The Student Prince at the Theater at Westbury on Long Island. Mira Katherine Sorvino was born on September 28, 1967 in Manhattan. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. There was an error deleting this problem. All three Sorvino kids have ventured into the arts. Sorvino made his screen debut with small roles in Wheres Poppa? in 1970 and in The Panic in Needle Park the next year. He is said to have passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, the United States at the age of 83. Please reset your password. In July 2004, he was awarded the "Premio per gli Italiani nel Mondo" at a ceremony in Rome. He wrote a best-selling book entitled "How to Become a Former Asthmatic". There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Frank Cerreta, the partner of Christopher Noths Det. Paul Sorvino and family attend the Farm Sanctuary's 20th Anniversary Gala for Farm Animals May 20, 2006 in New York.