Martin Scorsese Biography: Movies, TV Shows, Age, Net Worth, Awards, Parents, Siblings, Wife, Children

Martin Charles Scorsese is a legendary American filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer, widely regarded as one of the most influential directors in the history of cinema.

He rose to prominence through his gritty, stylish, and emotionally intense films such as Taxi Driver (1976), Raging Bull (1980), Goodfellas (1990), and The Departed (2006), the last of which earned him an Academy Award for Best Director.

Known for his collaborations with actors like Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, Scorsese’s career spans over five decades, leaving a profound impact on modern filmmaking and film preservation efforts.

Profile

• Full Name: Martin Charles Scorsese
• Stage Name: Martin Scorsese
• Born: November 17, 1942
• Age: 82 years old
• Birthplace: Queens, New York City, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Film director, screenwriter, producer, actor
• Height: 1.63 m
• Parents: Charles Scorsese, Catherine Scorsese
• Siblings: Frank Scorsese
• Spouse: Helen Schermerhorn Morris (m. 1999)
• Children: Francesca Scorsese
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $200 million

Early Life and Education

Martin Charles Scorsese was born on November 17, 1942, in Queens, New York City, to Italian-American parents Charles and Catherine Scorsese, who both worked in the garment industry and later made appearances in his films. He is the younger of two sons, with one older brother, although limited information is publicly available about him.

Scorsese attended Catholic grade school and briefly enrolled in a junior seminary, originally aspiring to become a priest. He later pursued a career in film, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in film communications in 1964 and a Master of Arts in the same field in 1966 from New York University’s School of the Arts.

He is of Sicilian-American heritage, and raised in a devout Roman Catholic household.

Career

Martin Scorsese began his directing career in the late 1960s, gaining attention with his feature debut Who’s That Knocking at My Door (1967) and his work as an editor on the Woodstock documentary (1970). His breakthrough came in 1973 with Mean Streets, a raw, semi-autobiographical crime drama that established his signature style of kinetic camera work, gritty realism, and use of rock music.

He followed up with critically acclaimed works such as Taxi Driver (1976), which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes and became a landmark of American New Wave cinema, and Raging Bull (1980), a biographical boxing drama hailed as one of the greatest films ever made.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Scorsese continued to explore themes of violence, guilt, and redemption, notably in The King of Comedy (1982), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), and Goodfellas (1990), which is widely considered his masterpiece. He maintained a strong collaboration with actor Robert De Niro and later forged a new partnership with Leonardo DiCaprio, directing him in acclaimed films such as Gangs of New York (2002), The Aviator (2004), The Departed (2006), and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013).

The Departed earned him his long-awaited first Oscar for Best Director after several nominations.

In the 2010s and beyond, Scorsese continued pushing cinematic boundaries with projects like Hugo (2011), Silence (2016), and the three-and-a-half-hour epic The Irishman (2019), which reunited him with De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino. His 2023 film Killers of the Flower Moon, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, premiered to critical acclaim.

Beyond directing, he has been a passionate advocate for film preservation through The Film Foundation, which he founded in 1990. His influence on generations of filmmakers is immeasurable.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @martinscorsese_

Personal Life

Martin Scorsese has been married five times. His current and longest-lasting marriage is with author and producer Helen Schermerhorn Morris, whom he wed in 1999. The couple has one daughter, Francesca Scorsese, born in 1999, who has followed in her father’s footsteps by appearing in films and creating digital content.

Scorsese’s earlier marriages include those to Laraine Marie Brennan (with whom he had his first daughter, Catherine), Julia Cameron, Isabella Rossellini, and Barbara De Fina. Despite past marital challenges, he has maintained a stable and private personal life in recent years with Helen Morris.

Filmography

• Who’s That Knocking at My Door (1967)
• Boxcar Bertha (1972)
• Mean Streets (1973)
• Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974)
• Taxi Driver (1976)
• New York, New York (1977)
• Raging Bull (1980)
• The King of Comedy (1982)
• After Hours (1985)
• The Color of Money (1986)
• The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
• Goodfellas (1990)
• Cape Fear (1991)
• The Age of Innocence (1993)
• Casino (1995)
• Kundun (1997)
• Bringing Out the Dead (1999)
• Gangs of New York (2002)
• The Aviator (2004)
• The Departed (2006)
• Shutter Island (2010)
• Hugo (2011)
• The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
• Silence (2016)
• The Irishman (2019)
• Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

Net Worth

Martin Scorsese has an estimated net worth of $200 million, amassed from decades of directing, producing, and writing critically and commercially successful films. His earnings come from box office revenues, streaming deals, executive production roles, and royalties. He has also earned significant income from partnerships with major studios and platforms like Netflix and Apple TV+.