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Joe Pesci is a small man looking for a big break. Owner of a bowling alley and nightclub in Jersey, Ruby Dennis (Pesci) sets his sights on making it big in Vegas. But Ruby finds more than he gambled for and in the end is a much bigger man for it.
He played opposite Rodney Dangerfield in Easy Money (1983), was with buddy DeNiro again in Once Upon a Time in America (1984), nearly stole the show as con man Leo Getz in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) and scored a Best Supporting Actor Oscar playing the psychotic Tommy DeVito in Goodfellas (1990).
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He is known for portraying tough, volatile characters in a variety of genres and for his collaborations with Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese in the films Raging Bull (1980), Goodfellas (1990), Casino (1995), and The Irishman (2019).
1. Raging Bull. 1980 2h 9m R. 8.1 (382K) Rate. 90 Metascore. The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it. Director Martin Scorsese Stars Robert De Niro Cathy Moriarty Joe Pesci. 2. Goodfellas. 1990 2h 25m R. 8.7 (1.3M) Rate. 92 Metascore.
- Goodfellas. Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci. 715 votes. Set in the seedy underworld of organized crime, Goodfellas is a masterstroke from renowned director Martin Scorsese, showcasing Joe Pesci's exceptional acting prowess in the process.
- My Cousin Vinny. Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio. 704 votes. Packed with wit, charm, and Pesci's impeccable comedic timing, My Cousin Vinny presents a delightful courtroom comedy that has garnered immense praise since its 1992 release.
- Casino. Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci. 543 votes. Reuniting with his Goodfellas director, Martin Scorsese, Joe Pesci delivers another electrifying performance as Nicky Santoro, the hot-headed mob enforcer, in Casino.
- Home Alone. Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern. 528 votes. Home Alone is a timeless family comedy that features Joe Pesci in an uproarious role as the bumbling burglar, Harry Lyme.
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Pesci has starred in a number of high profile films such as Goodfellas, Casino, Raging Bull, Once Upon a Time in America, My Cousin Vinny, Easy Money, JFK, Moonwalker, Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, and the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Lethal Weapon films.