Joseph Frank Pesci is Joe Pesci’s real name. He is one of the most famous and respected American actor and greatest musician of his times. He has performed various humorous and challenging roles with proficiency. His popularity has also been significantly increased by his work on Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Casino, and The Irishman with Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese.
To find out more about Joe Pesci’s age, biography, career, early life, education, personal and professional life, net worth, and other facts, scroll down to the following article.
| Full Name | Joseph Frank Pesci |
| Known as | Joe Pesci |
| Date of Birth | February 9, 1943 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Age | 80 years |
| Place of Birth | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Father Name | Angelo Pesci |
| Mother Name | Mary Pesci |
| Gender | Male |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Ethnicity | American |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.63 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, Musician, Singer |
| Nationality | The United States of America |
| Spouse | Claudia Haro |
| Children | Tiffany Pesci |
| Nominees | Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and More. |
Early Life and Education
Joe Pesci was born on 9th February 1943 in Newark, New Jersey. His father, Angelo Pesci, was a truck driver and his mother, Maria, was a part-time barber. Pesci spend his childhood in Belleville, New Jersey. He also completed his high school education from there. He began appearing in New York TV series at age five. He made an appearance on Startime Kids when he was ten years old.
Career
Joe Pesci made his film debut in “The Death Collector” in 1976. After that he was casted in film “Raging Bull,” in 1980. When he was shooting the film, he got seriously injured and broke one of his ribs, but he still performed brilliantly and was also nominated for an Oscar. He then won a BAFTA Award for the performance. Next he was appeared in “Dear Mr. Wonderful” in 1982, “Easy Money” and “Eureka” in 1983, and “Raging Bull”. In 1984, he collaborated with De Niro again on “Once Upon a Time in America.” Joe portrayed the title character in the comedy-drama “Half Nelson,” a private investigator, on television in 1985. 1987 Pesci appeared in the “Smooth Criminal” portion of Michael Jackson’s “Moonwalker,” playing a mob boss.
Joe portrayed Leo Getz in “Lethal Weapon 2” in 1989. He would return to the character in “Lethal Weapon 3” in 1992 and “Lethal Weapon 4” in 1998. He again worked with De Niro and Martin Scorsese on the 1990 movie “Goodfellas.” He received an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of mobster Tommy DeVito. Pesci portrayed burglar Harry Lyme in the 1990 film “Home Alone,” but Macaulay Culkin’s eight-year-old Kevin McCallister outwitted him. In 1992, Pesci reprised his role in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” Joe debuted on the big screen in the political thriller “JFK” in 1991. He received positive reviews from critics for his roles in the 1992 films “The Public Eye” and “My Cousin Vinny”. He hosted “Saturday Night Live” and appeared as an impostor guy in an episode of “Tales from the Crypt” in 1992.After rejoining De Niro for “A Bronx Tale” (1993) and “Casino” (1995), Pesci starred with David Spade in “8 Heads in a Duffel Bag” (1997) and Danny Glover in “Gone Fishin'” (1997). Joe Pesci retired from acting in 1998.
Music Career
After retiring from acting in 1998, Joe released the album “Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just for You.” The album was both humorous and serious, exploring a variety of genres.
Joe Pesci’s Net Worth
The estimated net worth of American actor and musician Joe Pesci is $50 million. One of the primary sources of his wealth is his acting career, which has given him popularity and financial success. Joe has received multiple nominations and awards, including an Oscar and a BAFTA.
Real Estate
In 1994, Joe purchased a property for $850,000. It is a 7,200-square-foot house which has an eight-bedroom, a spiral staircase, glass walls, and a heated pool on the deck. In October 2021, he eventually sold the residence for a price that was not disclosed.
Personal Life
Joe has three wives. Tiffany is the daughter he had from his first marriage. His first and second wives’ identities are kept secret from others. The name of his third wife was actress Claudia Haro. The couple was married from 1988 to 1992. Claudia had a small part in Joe’s movie “Casino”.
In 2012, Haro was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the attempted murder of her second ex-husband, stuntman Garrett Warren. Pesci became engaged to model Angie Everhart in 2007 but ended their relationship in 2018.
Awards and Honors
For his role in “Goodfellas,” Pesci was awarded with a Best Supporting Actor Award at the British Oscar Film Awards in 1982.
Pesci was honoured with an American Comedy Award in 1993. He also received honours from cinema reviewer associations in Dallas-Fort Worth
, Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Kansas City.
