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Joe Pesci Biography

Birth Name:Joseph Frank Pesci

Birth Place:Newark, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Won an Academy Award in 1991 for Best Supporting Actor
Acted on stage and television as early as age 5
Quote: "I couldn't get any jobs, and when that happens you get so humble its disgusting․ I didn't feel like a man anymore ․․․ I felt really creepy․ I was bumping into walls saying, 'Excuse Me․'"
Quote: "I've given my whole life to show business․ I'd like to find out about another part of life, a more relaxing and spiritual part and a more enjoyable part․"
Known for his role in "Home Alone" and its sequel
Offered a role in the film "Raging Bull․"
His rap from film "My Cousin Vinny" became popular in Europe following its release
Produced the debut run of Broadway's "Jersey Boys․"
Nominated for the New Jersey Hall of Fame for Arts and Entertainment in 2013
Took a break from acting in 1999 to pursue music, golf and life away from the spotlight

Awards

1980NBR Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1980NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1981Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
1981Golden Globe-Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture: nominated
1981NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1982BAFTA Film Award-Most Outstanding Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: winner
1990KCFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1990LAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1990NBR Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1990NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1991Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
1991BSFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1991CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1991DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1991Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
1991NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1993American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
1993American Comedy Award-Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): winner
1993CableACE-Actor in a Dramatic Series: nominated
1993MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
1995ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
1996MTV Movie Award-Best Villain: nominated
1997Stinker Award-Worst Actor: nominated
1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actor - Action/Adventure: nominated
1999Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
2007Silver Berlin Bear-Outstanding Artistic Contribution: winner
2011Felix-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2019BSFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019Capri Supporting Actor Award-: winner
2019CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019DFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2019DFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2019FFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2019Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actor of the Year: nominated
2019GWNYFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2019IGN Award-Best Supporting Performer in a Movie: nominated
2019IFJA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019ICP Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2019KCFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2019LAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019NFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2019NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2019NYFCO Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2019NTFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019Odyssey Award-Best Support Actor: nominated
2019OAFFC Award-Best Supporting Male: nominated
2019PFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2019PCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019SDFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2019SFBAFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2019SFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019SFCS Award-Best Villain: nominated
2019SEFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019TFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019UFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2019VHS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019VFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019WAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020AACTA International Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2020EDA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020AFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020ACCA-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2020BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020Palmarés blogos de oro-Best Supporting Actor (Mejor Actor de reparto): nominated
2020CIC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020COFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020DFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020Dorian Award-Film Performance of the Year - Supporting Actor: nominated
2020GAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2020Gold Derby Film Award-Supporting Actor: nominated
2020Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
2020HFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020HCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2020HFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020ICS Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2020IFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020LEJA Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2020ALFS Award-Supporting Actor of the Year: winner
2020MCFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020NCFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020NDFS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2020OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020Sant Jordi-Best Actor in a Foreign Film (Millor actor en pel·lícula estrangera): nominated