Joe Pesci

Awards & Honours

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Joe Pesci's career is marked by a rare combination of critical acclaim and popular appeal. His Oscar win for Goodfellas was the culmination of a decade of powerful performances, and his ability to dominate the screen with minimal screen time made him a favorite among directors. He received Academy Award nominations for Raging Bull and The Irishman, cementing his status as one of the finest character actors of his generation. His Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2019 honored a body of work that has influenced countless actors.

AwardsJoe Pesci won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Goodfellas (1990). He also received the National Board of Review, Kansas City Film Critics Circle, Boston Society of Film Critics, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and New York Film Critics Circle awards for the same role. He won an American Comedy Award for My Cousin Vinny. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019.

Honours & Distinctions

Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce·2019

Star for motion pictures at 7000 Hollywood Blvd.

Magazine Covers

Empire

1990-11-01

Goodfellas: The Making of a Mob Classic

Entertainment Weekly

1995-11-01

Casino: Scorsese's Gamble

Records & Feats

One of the few actors to win an Oscar for a Martin Scorsese film

Awards·1991

Won Best Supporting Actor for Goodfellas, one of only two acting Oscars in Scorsese's filmography.