Paul Sorvino

Birth Name:

Paul Anthony Sorvino

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Director, Producer

Founded New York City's Sorvino Asthma Foundation in 1993, as he is a longtime sufferer of the disease
Attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy before pursuing his acting career full-time
Quote: "There are many people who think I'm actually a gangster or a mafioso, largely because of Goodfellas․ I suppose that's the price you pay for being effective in a role․"
After gaining critical praise on both stage and film, he would accept roles on numerous well-known television serials including "Law & Order"
He speaks fluent Italian, as his family heritage originates from Naples
Initially interested in theater work, he would make his Broadway debut in 1964 before eventually landing his first film role six years later
A lifelong sufferer of asthma, he authored the self-help book "How to Become a Former Asthmatic" in 1985
Helps fund a private horse rescue ranch based in Pennsylvania

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