The US actor Paul Sorvino, famous for his role in the gangster classic Goodfellas and the father of actress Mira Sorvino, has died at the age of 83.
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The actor, who made his debut in Carl Reiner's "Where's Poppa?" in 1970, appeared in films such as "The Gambler," "The Brink's Job," and "The Firm."
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Sorvino also starred in one season of the NBC series "Law & Order," in which he played the role of Detective Phil Cerretta, the partner of Detective Mike Logan (Chris Noth).
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Born in April 1939 in New York, Paul Sorvino is best known for his role as Paul Cicero in Goodfellas, directed by Martin Scorsese and released in 1990.
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Paul Sorvino had been suffering from health issues. Sorvino is survived by his wife, children, Mira, Amanda, and Michael, and five grandchildren.
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Sorvino's daughter-actor Mira penned a heartfelt note for him. She paid tribute and mourned upon his death.
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Paul Sorvino played a wide variety of supporting roles in movies or in television series, but he was also a multi-faceted artist, with a particular love of sculpture and opera.
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Sorvino received a Tony nomination and a Drama Desk Award for his performance as the immoral Phil Romano in the original Broadway production of Jason Miller's "That Championship Season."
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