Paul Sorvino

Paul Anthony Sorvino (born April 13, 1939 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA) is an American actor, opera singer, businessman, writer, and sculptor. He often portrays authority figures on both sides of the law, and is possibly best known for his roles as Paulie Cicero, a portrayal of Paul Vario in the 1990 gangster film Goodfellas, and NYPD Sergeant Phil Cerreta on the TV series Law & Order. He held supporting roles in A Touch of Class, Reds, The Rocketeer, Nixon and Romeo + Juliet. He is the father of actress Mira Sorvino and actor Michael Sorvino.