Age, Biography, and Wiki
- Full Name: Joseph Frank Pesci
- Birth Date: February 9, 1943
- Age (2025): 82 years old
- Place of Birth: Newark, New Jersey, USA
Joe Pesci was born to Angelo (a bartender and forklift driver) and Maria Pesci (a barber). He began his acting journey at just four years old, starting with radio shows before transitioning to stage performances in New York. By age ten, he was a regular on the "Star Time Kids" variety show. Pesci’s early life also included a music career—he released the album "Little Joe Sure Can Sing!" in 1968 under the name Joe Ritchie and performed with Joey Dee & the Starliters. He later formed a comedy duo with Frank Vincent, performing together until 1976. Pesci’s breakout film role came in "Raging Bull" (1980), which launched his Hollywood career.
| Occupation | Musicians |
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| Date of Birth | 9 February 1943 |
| Age | 82 Years |
| Birth Place | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | Jersey |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: 5' 4" (163 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 140 lbs (64 kg)
- Body Measurements (Approx.): Not widely publicized, but he maintains a typical build for his height.
In 1998, he released his second album and his first in 30 years, Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just for You which was named after his character from the 1992 film My Cousin Vinny. The album was both humorous and serious, exploring a variety of genres, though most of it was big band jazz. The album spawned the single "Wise Guy", a rap number that played on the gangsta theme by making reference to Mafia gangsterism. "Wise Guy" interpolated the 1980 hit "Rapture" by Blondie, and was co-written and produced by the hip-hop production team the Trackmasters.
| Height | 163 cm |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Joe Pesci has been married three times. His previous marriages were notably private, and he typically keeps his personal relationships out of the public eye. He has at least one child, a daughter named Tiffany, from his second marriage to Claudia Haro. As of 2025, there is no official information about his current relationship status.
His mother, Maria (Mesce), worked part time as a barber, and his father, Angelo Pesci, was a forklift truck driver for General Motors and a bartender. He is of Italian descent with family origins both in Turin and Aquilonia in the province of Avellino. Pesci was raised in Belleville, New Jersey, and graduated from Belleville High School.
In the 1960s, Pesci began working as a barber, following in his mother's footsteps. At the same time, he tried to start a musical career, playing guitar with several bands, including Joey Dee and the Starliters who introduced the "Peppermint Twist" record, dance, and Peppermint Lounge in New York City.
For example, the scene where Tommy tells a story and Henry is responding to him—the "Funny how? Do I amuse you?" scene—is based on an actual event that Pesci experienced. He was waiting tables when he thought he made a compliment to a mobster by saying he was "funny", which was not taken well. It was worked on in rehearsals where he and Liotta improvised, and Scorsese recorded four to five takes, rewrote their dialogue, and inserted it into the script. The dinner scene with Tommy's mother was largely improvised. Pesci received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the role, which he accepted with one of the shortest speeches in Oscar history, saying simply, "It's my privilege. Thank you" before leaving the stage.
His first marriage was in January 1964. His second marriage was from 1988 to 1992, to Claudia Haro, a model and actress. They have one child, a daughter. In 2000, Pesci started dating Angie Everhart. They became engaged in 2007 but broke up in 2008.
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| Husband | Claudia Haro (m. 1988-1992) |
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Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth (2025): $50 million
- Primary Source of Income: Acting and music
Pesci’s substantial net worth is attributed to his long and successful career in Hollywood, with standout roles in major films such as "Goodfellas," "Home Alone," "Casino," and the "Lethal Weapon" series. He has earned additional income from his music career and his investments, particularly in real estate. While specific salary figures for individual films are not widely publicized, his blockbuster and critically acclaimed roles have contributed significantly to his wealth.
Career, Business, and Investments
Acting Career Highlights:
- Notable Films: "Raging Bull" (1980), "Goodfellas" (1990), "Home Alone" (1990), "My Cousin Vinny" (1992), "Casino" (1995), "Lethal Weapon" series, and "The Irishman" (2019).
- Awards: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (for "Goodfellas"), BAFTA Award, and multiple nominations.
- Recent Work: In 2024, Pesci appeared in "Day of the Fight," marking his return to acting after a brief hiatus post-"The Irishman".
In 1999, Pesci announced his retirement from acting to pursue a musical career and to enjoy life away from the camera. He returned to acting when he did a cameo in De Niro's 2006 film The Good Shepherd. In 2010, he starred in the brothel drama Love Ranch alongside Helen Mirren.
Social Network
Joe Pesci maintains a low profile on social media. He does not have official, active accounts on major platforms like Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. His public appearances and interviews are rare, contributing to his enigmatic public image.
Education
Joe Pesci’s formal education details are not widely documented. He began performing professionally at a very young age, which suggests that his early career in entertainment took precedence over traditional schooling. Most sources focus on his early start in radio and stage performances as significant formative experiences.
In 1979, Pesci received a phone call from Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro, who were impressed with his performance in The Death Collector and asked him to co-star in Scorsese's Raging Bull as Joey LaMotta. During the course of filming Pesci broke one of his ribs.
