'Goodfellas' and 'Law & Order' actor Paul Sorvino dies at 83

Paul Sorvino attends at the 29th annual Producers Guild Awards in 2018. Sorvino, who played the role of gangster Paulie Cicero in classic mob movie 'Goodfellas', has died at the age of 83. – Photo: Reuters

Paul Sorvino, who played the role of gangster Paulie Cicero in classic mob movie Goodfellas, has died at the age of 83, a spokesperson for the actor said on Monday.

Sorvino, also known for portraying police sergeant Phil Cerreta on TV series Law & Order in the 1990s, worked in film and television and on stage for more than 50 years.