Paul Sorvino

Paul Sorvino (April 13, 1939 – July 25, 2022) was an American actor known for his portrayal of authority figures in both criminal and law enforcement roles. He gained recognition for his performance as Lucchese crime family caporegime Paulie Cicero in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1990) and as NYPD Sergeant Phil Cerreta on Law & Order. Sorvino also portrayed various father figures, including in Romeo + Juliet (1996) and TV shows Moonlighting and The Goldbergs. In addition to his notable roles, he appeared in supporting roles in films like A Touch of Class (1973), Reds (1981), The Rocketeer (1991), Nixon (1995), and The Cooler (2003).