Name: Paul Sorvino
Date of Birth: 13 April 1939 Father of actress Mira Sorvino, Amanda Sorvino and Michael Sorvino. Has severe asthma. Started the Sorvino Asthma Foundation Is an enthusiastic opera singer, painter, sculptor, and cook Italian-American, of Neapolitan descent (Naples, Italy). His budding career was threatened when asthma compromised his ability to talk and sing. But the breathing exercises he learned thirty years ago have allowed him to breathe normally ever since. Was named as "King of Brooklyn" at the "Welcome Back to Brooklyn" festival in 1993. ... Speaks fluent Italian. In July 2004 he was awarded the "Premio per gli Italiani nel Mondo" at a ceremony in Rome. The prize is distributed by the Marzio Tremaglia Foundation and the Italian government to Italian emigrants and their descendants who have distinguished themselves abroad. At the ceremony he performed the Neapolitan song "Torna a Surriento" with tenor Andrea Bocelli. Was nominated for Broadway's 1973 Tony Award as Best Actor (Dramatic) for Jason Miller's "That Championship Season." Shares birthday with Ron Perlman. Ranked #10 on Tropopkin's Top 25 Most Intriguing People [Issue #100] Founded the Dogfellas Dog Adoption organization in February of 2002 with his family. It is based in Manhattan and Pennsylvania. Has appeared in movies with former "Law & Order" (1990) cast-mates on two occasions: with Steven Hill in The Firm (1993) and with Chris Noth in Mr 3000 (2004). Is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Father-in-Law of Christopher Backus. In 1993 he founded the Paul Sorvino Asthma Foundation, with the goal of building asthma centers for children and adults across the United States. Read more Paul Sorvino movies (actor)User Comments |
