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My Take
Joe Pesci proves that screen presence has nothing to do with physical size. At 160 centimeters he generated more menace than any action star of his era, because the threat lived in his timing, not his frame. What interests me most is the range hiding inside the typecast: the unhinged comedy, the lounge-singer pathos of his music career, and the heartbreaking stillness he brought to The Irishman after years of semi-retirement. He works only when the material deserves him, which I respect enormously. For my money, his Oscar-winning turn in Goodfellas remains the most terrifyingly funny performance American cinema has produced.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joe Pesci
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョー・ペシ
- Reading
- じょー・ぺし
- Born
- February 9, 1943 (age 83)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Goat
- Origin
- Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Height
- 160 cm
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / character actor / actor / musician
2. Background
- High school
- Belleville High School
Awards & achievements
- 1991 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 1981 BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Pesci born?
Born February 9, 1943 (age 83).
Where is Joe Pesci from?
Joe Pesci is from Newark, New Jersey, United States.
What does Joe Pesci do?
Joe Pesci works as film actor, television actor, character actor, actor, musician.
How tall is Joe Pesci?
Joe Pesci is 160 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.