Arka Evren

ACTOR

Paul Sorvino

Known for
The Rocketeer (1991), Cruising (1980), Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008), The Stuff (1985)

21 archived facts 3 topics 1 source Last reviewed Oct 2026

Paul Sorvino is an actor best known for The Rocketeer, Cruising and Repo! The Genetic Opera.

  1. #001

    Paul Sorvino was an enthusiastic opera singer, painter, sculptor and cook.

    INTERESTING FACTS · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  2. #002

    He was the father of actress Mira Sorvino, Amanda Sorvino and Michael Sorvino.

    LIFE & FAMILY · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  3. #003

    In 1993 he founded the Paul Sorvino Asthma Foundation to establish asthma centers for children and adults in the United States.

    INTERESTING FACTS · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  4. #004

    When asthma threatened his ability to speak and sing, his developing career was at risk, but the breathing exercises he learned allowed him to breathe normally.

    INTERESTING FACTS · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  5. #005

    In February 2002 he founded the Dogfellas Dog Adoption organization with his family; it is based in Manhattan and Pennsylvania.

    LIFE & FAMILY · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  6. #006

    He was the founder of Paul Sorvino Foods, an international food company.

    INTERESTING FACTS · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  7. #007

    He was Italian-American, with ancestors from Vomero, Naples, Campania and Casacalenda, Province of Campobasso, Molise.

    INTERESTING FACTS · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  8. #008

    He was a severe asthmatic and founded the Sorvino Asthma Foundation.

    INTERESTING FACTS · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  9. #009

    He spoke fluent Italian.

    INTERESTING FACTS · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  10. #010

    He appeared in three films nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: A Touch of Class (1973), Reds (1981) and GoodFellas (1990).

    CAREER & AWARDS · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  11. #011

    On October 7, 2011, while hailing a taxi in Manhattan, he was hit by a car and recovered with only minor bruises.

    INTERESTING FACTS · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  12. #012

    He was a graduate of the American Academy of Music and Drama.

    INTERESTING FACTS · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  13. #013

    He lived in Gilbert, Pennsylvania.

    INTERESTING FACTS · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  14. #014

    He ranked 10th on Tropopkin's list of the 25 Most Intriguing People [Issue #100].

    INTERESTING FACTS · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  15. #015

    He died a few weeks after two of his co-stars from unrelated 1990 films: James Caan (from Dick Tracy) and Tony Sirico (from GoodFellas).

    INTERESTING FACTS · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  16. #016

    He appeared in films twice with former Law & Order (1990) co-stars: with Steven Hill in The Firm (1993) and with Chris Noth in Mr. 3000 (2004).

    INTERESTING FACTS · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  17. #017

    He was Bill Sorvino's uncle.

    LIFE & FAMILY · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  18. #018

    He was Christopher Backus's father-in-law.

    LIFE & FAMILY · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  19. #019

    He attended Lafayette High School in Brooklyn with Larry King.

    INTERESTING FACTS · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  20. #020

    He died the same month, just 19 days after his The Gambler (1974) and Dick Tracy (1990) co-star James Caan.

    LIFE & FAMILY · SOURCED

    ShareReport
  21. #021

    Paul Sorvino shares his birthday with Ron Perlman.

    INTERESTING FACTS · SOURCED

    ShareReport

Continue through the archive