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nov 17 Learn More Martin Scorsese Born


Moviemaking is a family affair for director Martin Scorsese, who was born on this day in 1942. His parents, Charles and Catherine, have appeared in a bunch of his movies, including Raging Bull, Goodfellas, and Casino. Scorsese himself appears in Casino, too, as—what else?—a gambler.

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