Joe Pesci Dog

# Joe Pesci is an American actor known for his intense and often comedic performances in Mafia movies such as Goodfellas and Casino, both directed by Martin Scorsese.

# Joe Pesci began acting as a child, appearing regularly on a television variety show called Startime Kids alongside fellow future star Connie Francis.

# He was originally pursued for the role of Vincent Vega in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, but the role eventually went to John Travolta.

# He gained widespread acclaim, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for his role in Goodfellas, where he portrayed the volatile and menacing character Tommy DeVito.

# Before becoming an actor, Joe Pesci was a barber. He released a jazz album titled "Vincent LaGuardia Gambini Sings Just for You" in 1998, showcasing his musical talent.

# Pesci briefly retired from acting in 1999 and returned over a decade later for a role in the 2019 film The Irishman.

# Pesci's character in Home Alone, Harry Lime, was named after the character in the classic film The Third Man.

# Did you know? In My Cousin Vinny, Pesci's character's last name, Gambini, is a nod to his mother's maiden name.