Joseph Frank "Joe" Pesci ( ; ; born February 9, 1943) is a semi-retired American actor, comedian and musician, known for playing tough, volatile characters, in a variety of genres. He is best known for a trio of films in which he co-starred with
Robert De Niro, directed by
Martin Scorsese:
Raging Bull (1980),
Goodfellas (1990) and
Casino (1995).