Martin Scorsese

American filmmaker (born 1942)
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Martin Scorsese

Summary

Martin Scorsese is a human[1]. Born in Queens[2], he… he worked as a film director[3], film actor[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], and film editor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.063% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,207 views/month, #630 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Queens[2], Martin Scorsese…
  • Martin Scorsese's father was Charles Scorsese[9].
  • Martin Scorsese's mother was Catherine Scorsese[10].
  • Among Martin Scorsese's spouses was Helen Schermerhorn Morris[11].
  • A child of Martin Scorsese was Cathy Scorsese[12].
  • A child of Martin Scorsese was Francesca Scorsese[13].
  • A child of Martin Scorsese was Domenica Cameron-Scorsese[14].
  • Martin Scorsese held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Martin Scorsese held citizenship in Italy[16].
  • English was Martin Scorsese's native language[17].
  • Martin Scorsese's professions included film director[3].
  • Martin Scorsese worked as a film actor[4].
  • Martin Scorsese's professions included film producer[5].
  • Martin Scorsese worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Martin Scorsese's professions included film editor[7].
  • Martin Scorsese's professions included voice actor[18].
  • Martin Scorsese held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[19].
  • Martin Scorsese was employed by New York University[20].
  • Martin Scorsese's education included a stint at New York University Tisch School of the Arts[21].
  • Martin Scorsese was educated at Cardinal Hayes High School[22].
  • Martin Scorsese received the Academy Award for Best Director[23].
  • Martin Scorsese received the Directors Guild of America Award[24].
  • Martin Scorsese received the Light of Truth Award[25].
  • Martin Scorsese received the Library of Congress Living Legend[26].
  • Martin Scorsese received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Martin Scorsese's place of birth was Queens[2]. His father was Charles Scorsese[9]. His mother was Catherine Scorsese[10]. English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at New York University Tisch School of the Arts[21], a film school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1965[30] and Cardinal Hayes High School[22], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1941[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[3], film actor[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], film editor[7], and voice actor[18]. Among Martin Scorsese's employers was New York University[20]. He held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Director[23], an award for best direction[34], in United States[35], founded in 1929[36]; Directors Guild of America Award[24], a group of awards[37], in United States[38], founded in 1938[39]; Light of Truth Award[25], an award[40]; Library of Congress Living Legend[26], an award[41], in United States[42], founded in 2000[43]; Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[27], a class of award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1952[46]; and Kennedy Center Honors[47], an award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1978[50].

Personal Life

Martin Scorsese was married to Helen Schermerhorn Morris[11]. Children include Cathy Scorsese[12], a property master[51], b. 1965[52], of United States[53]; Francesca Scorsese[13], an actor[54], b. 1999[55], of United States[56]; and Domenica Cameron-Scorsese[14], an actor[57], b. 1976[58], of United States[59]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[60].

Why It Matters

Martin Scorsese ranks in the top 0.063% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,207 views/month, #630 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

He has been cited as an influence by Anora[63], a film[64], directed by Sean Baker[65]; Paul Thomas Anderson[66], a film director[67], b. 1970[68], of United States[69], awarded the Cannes Best Director Award[70]; Sam Mendes[71], a theatrical director[72], b. 1965[73], of United Kingdom[74], awarded the Laurence Olivier Awards[75]; and Alfonso Cuarón[76], a film director[77], b. 1961[78], of Mexico[79], awarded the Directors Guild of America Award[80].

FAQs

Where was Martin Scorsese born?

Martin Scorsese was born in Queens[2].

Who were Martin Scorsese's parents?

Martin Scorsese's father was Charles Scorsese[9]. Martin Scorsese's mother was Catherine Scorsese[10].

Who was Martin Scorsese married to?

Martin Scorsese's spouses include Helen Schermerhorn Morris[11].

What did Martin Scorsese do for work?

Martin Scorsese worked as film director[3], film actor[4], film producer[5], screenwriter[6], and film editor[7].

Where did Martin Scorsese go to school?

Martin Scorsese was educated at New York University Tisch School of the Arts[21] and Cardinal Hayes High School[22].

What awards did Martin Scorsese receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Director[23], Directors Guild of America Award[24], Light of Truth Award[25], and Library of Congress Living Legend[26].

Who did Martin Scorsese influence?

Martin Scorsese has been cited as an influence by Anora[63], Paul Thomas Anderson[66], Sam Mendes[71], and Alfonso Cuarón[76].

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