Post named after Joe Pesci: 10 best films of the famous actor (11 photos)

Who is Joe Pesci to you? Perhaps here people will be divided into two camps. Some will say that this, of course, is the "wet bandit" Harry Lime from "One home" and others will call Tommy DeVito a "nice guy" and one of the most violent gangsters in the history of cinema. Of course, all of these are wonderful. and prominent roles. In the meantime, today to actor and musician Joe Pesci turns 80 years old! And over the years he has played in many wonderful films, which many have undeservedly forgotten. We are offering to you watch (or remember) the TOP 10 best films of the Oscar-winning actor, the great "movie gangster" and one of the main favorites of Martin Scorsese.

Home Alone/Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1990 and 1992)





Joe Pesci as Harry Lime, who (along with partner) tries to rob the house, but is taught a lesson by the savvy guy Kevin McAllister. And twice in two films. Most famous role actor.

Goodfellas (1990)



Joe Pesci as Tommy DeVito - one of the most dangerous and cruel gangsters in the history of cinema. For this role, the actor received an Oscar.

Raging Bull (1980)





Joe Pesci as Jake LaMotta's brother. First Pesci's collaboration with Scorsese and, in general, the first known film in acting career, for which he received an Oscar nomination.

Moonwalk (1988)



Joe Pesci as villain Mr. Big from "Smooth Criminal" part of the film-almanac, which was released as an addition to Michael Jackson's album Bad.

John F. Kennedy: Gunshots in Dallas (1991)



Joe Pesci as David Ferry, one of the defendants in the JFK assassination.

My Cousin Vinnie (1992)



Joe Pesci as an ex-con and aspiring lawyer Vincent Gambini, who through directness, resourcefulness and enthusiasm trying to help his relative escape prison. To such a judicial the Alabama state system was not ready.

Photographer (1992)



Joe Pesci as the irrepressible and sly photojournalist Leon Bernstein, who specializes in crime chronicles and has always being the first to arrive at the crime scene. "Stringer", but in the scenery 1940s.

With honors (1994)



Joe Pesci as homeless Simon Wilder. Suddenly becoming the owner the thesis of the budding young lawyer Monty (performed by Brendan Fraser), he intends to return the guy an important document on leaflet in exchange for various benefits for themselves. So he begins to live with students and go to couples, and the unfortunate Monty and his friends are getting stronger imbued with sympathy for an obsessive stranger.

Movie tagline: "If you want a degree, go to Harvard. If you want an education, go to Simon Wilder."

Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)



Joe Pesci as the important (and funny) witness Leo Gets, who must be guarded by the main characters.

Casino (1995)



Joe Pesci as Nicky Santoro, a ruthless racketeer and security guard Sam Rothstein played by Robert De Niro. Can you guess the director? That's right, Martin Scorsese.

Jimmy Hollywood (1994)



Joe Pesci as unsuccessful actor Jimmy Alto, who finds himself in Hollywood show business, but suddenly begins fight local crime.