Joe Pesci Trivia

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Shares a birthday with Mia Farrow.Is, to the day, 2 years older than her. (imdb.com)

Was the original choice to play "Fergie" in Judge Dredd (1995) but turned it down. The part was given to Rob Schneider, instead. (imdb.com)

Is an avid golfer (imdb.com)

His song My Cousin Vinny was a pretty big hit in some European countries (the song is not directly related to his movie My Cousin Vinny (1992)). (imdb.com)

Director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro tracked down Pesci after seeing his role in The Death Collector (1976)because they felt he was perfect for the role of Joey La Motta in Raging Bull (1980) (imdb.com)

Sang as Joe Doggs with jazz organ player Joey DeFrancesco. They recorded an album on Concord Records in 2003 titled, "Joey DeFrancesco featuring Joe Doggs, Falling in Love Again." (imdb.com)

Did Judo in his teens (imdb.com)

Salary for Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) $3,000,000 (imdb.com)

Ended his nine month engagement to Angie Everhart. The couple had been together for eight years. [Late April 2008] (imdb.com)

The Good Shepherd (2006) was the first movie he made within 8 years. (imdb.com)

According to Maxim magazine, he wrote and directed the "You think I`m funny?" scene from Goodfellas (1990) at director Martin Scorsese`s request. (imdb.com)

Robert De Niro accidentally broke his rib in a sparring scene in Raging Bull (1980). This shot appears in the film: De Niro hits Pesci in the side, Pesci groans, and there is a quick cut to another angle. (imdb.com)

Childhood friends with Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, and Nick Massi. Introduced them to Bob Gaudio. Valli, DeVito, Massi, and Gaudio became the rock group The Four Seasons. (imdb.com)

His performance as "Tommy DeVito" in Goodfellas (1990) is ranked #96 on Premiere Magazine`s 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time. (imdb.com)

He has a house in Lavalette, New Jersey. In the 1980s, he established a reputation as a community Little League Baseball Coach. (imdb.com)

Very good friends with fellow actor and frequent co-star, Robert De Niro. (imdb.com)

Did Judo in his teens and loves golf (imdb.com)

Italian-American (imdb.com)

After winning the oscar for his role as Tom DeVito in the movie Goodfellas (1990) his entire acceptance speech was "This is an honor and privilege, thank you." When asked why he didn`t say more he said "I really didn`t think I was going to win." (imdb.com)

Close friend of George Carlin, and mentioned by Carlin in his bit "There is No God.". (imdb.com)

The word Pesci in Italian means "fish" (plural). (imdb.com)

Born at 11:45am-EWT (imdb.com)

Eyes are different colors. (imdb.com)

Director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro tracked down Pesci after seeing his role in The Death Collector (1976) because they felt he was perfect for the role of Joey La Motta in Raging Bull (1980). (imdb.com)

Started out with Joey D and the Starliters; working his way around as a waiter and singing and playing guitar in local nightclubs (imdb.com)

He recorded an album in the 60s under the name Joe Ritchie. Titled "Little Joe Sure Can Sing", it flopped. (imdb.com)

Reprised his character from My Cousin Vinny (1992) for his 1998 album "Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just for You". The single "Yo Cousin Vinny" was a hit in some European countries. (imdb.com)