美国国家公共电台 NPR--Actor Paul Sorvino, star of 'Goodfellas,' and 'Law & Order,' dies at 83

Actor Paul Sorvino, star of 'Goodfellas,' and 'Law & Order,' dies at 83

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He spent 50 years in the entertainment business. He first started working as a copywriter in advertising², but left for theater — debuting³ on Broadway in 1964, and starting his film career in the 70s.

RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:

This morning, people are remembering actor Paul Sorvino. He died yesterday at 83 years old. Sorvino was featured in an array of movies and TV shows - Warren Beatty's "Reds," Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo + Juliet," and several episodes of "Law & Order." But he was best known for his role as Paulie in the 1990 Martin Scorsese movie "Goodfellas." You remember that one scene where they're in prison making dinner? Sorvino's character slices up garlic using a razor blade. NPR's Andrew Limbong has this appreciation⁴.

ANDREW LIMBONG, BYLINE⁵: There's a less flashy scene in "Goodfellas," but it's one that really shows off what Paul Sorvino could do. It's after they're in prison, and Sorvino's Paulie is talking to Henry, his protege, played by the late Ray Liotta.

(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "GOODFELLAS")

PAUL SORVINO: (As Paulie Cicero) I don't want any more of that [expletive].

RAY LIOTTA: (As Henry Hill) What [expletive]? What are you talking about?

SORVINO: (As Paulie Cicero) Just stay away from the garbage. You know what I mean.

LIMBONG: Paulie is warning Henry about selling drugs, about associates of his that might cause trouble.

(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "GOODFELLAS")

SORVINO: (As Paulie Cicero) You've got to watch out for kids like this.

LIOTTA: (As Henry Hill) Yeah, I know what they are. I only use them for certain things. Believe me. You don't have to worry.

SORVINO: (As Paulie Cicero) Listen, I ain't going to get [expletive] like Gribbs.

LIMBONG: And every time the shot goes from Liotta's face back to Sorvino's, it's like his eyes get a little wider, his brow higher. His voice doesn't get louder, but it gets scarier. And it builds until you can feel it when Sorvino slaps Liotta in the face.

(SOUNDBITE OF FILM, "GOODFELLAS")

SORVINO: (As Paulie Cicero) And you see anybody f***ing around with this [expletive], you're going to tell me, right?

LIOTTA: (As Henry Hill) Yeah.

(SOUNDBITE OF SLAPPING)

SORVINO: (As Paulie Cicero) That means anybody.

LIMBONG: Paul Sorvino was born in Brooklyn in 1939. He first started working as a copywriter in advertising but left for theater, debuting on Broadway in 1964 and starting his film career in the '70s.

(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST)

SORVINO: As an actor, as you go down the road, you begin to understand how difficult a profession it is.

LIMBONG: This is Sorvino talking to NPR in 1979 about how he views his craft.

(SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST)

SORVINO: Now, I'm trying to put together work that will last for hundreds of years. I'd like my great-great-grandchildren to look at great-great-grandpa and say, wasn't he a good actor? He had integrity.

LIMBONG: In a statement, his wife, Dee Dee Sorvino, wrote, he was the love of my life and one of the greatest performers to ever grace the screen and stage.

Andrew Limbong, NPR News.

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "SINCERELY")

THE MOONGLOWS: (Singing) Sincerely...

1 transcript   

n.抄本，誊本，副本，肄业证书

参考例句：

• A transcript of the tapes was presented as evidence in court.一份录音带的文字本作为证据被呈交法庭。
• They wouldn't let me have a transcript of the interview.他们拒绝给我一份采访的文字整理稿。

2 advertising   

n.广告业；广告活动 a.广告的；广告业务的

参考例句：

• Can you give me any advice on getting into advertising? 你能指点我如何涉足广告业吗?
• The advertising campaign is aimed primarily at young people. 这个广告宣传运动主要是针对年轻人的。

3 debuting   

初次表演，初次登台（debut的现在分词形式）

参考例句：

• New debuting analog thermostat welding machine, easy to operate. 新登场模拟式调温电焊台，操作简单。
• With the new tablet device that is debuting next week, Apple Inc. 苹果公司的新型平板电脑将于下周发布。

4 appreciation   

n.评价；欣赏；感谢；领会，理解；价格上涨

参考例句：

• I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
• I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。

5 byline   

n.署名；v.署名

参考例句：

• His byline was absent as well.他的署名也不见了。
• We wish to thank the author of this article which carries no byline.我们要感谢这篇文章的那位没有署名的作者。