It’s a big day forJoe Pesci, as the veteran actor has reached his milestone 80th birthday. On social media, theGoodfellasandHome Alonestar’s name is trending with thousands of fans everywhere celebrating their love of Pesci and his films in honor of the occasion. People are sending along theirbirthday wishes, hoping it all helps make the actor’s day that much more special, while some are naming their favorite roles and revisiting some classic Pesci films.As one appreciation post for Pesci reads, “It’s Joe Pesci’s birthday. When talking about acting range, remember thatGOODFELLASandHOME ALONEcame out the same damn year.”
Sharing a classic clip of Pesci, another fan tweeted, “Happy birthday to one of best and entertaining actors Joe Pesci; not always played a wise guy but did it best.”
Another tweet reads, “A most happy 80th birthday wishes to Joe Pesci, the man who has given us Tommy DeVito, Nicky Santoro, and Vincent Gambini; has anybody else ever been as funny in one film, and then absolutely terrifying in the next?GoodfellasandHome Alonecame out the same year.”
“Wishing a true legend, the one and only Joe Pesci, a very happy 80th birthday,” says someone else. “May your day be filled with laughter, love, and all the good things in life. Here’s to celebrating another year of your iconic performances and memorable characters.”
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As we’re seeing with all of the fan love, Pesci is loved for many roles he’s played in different features films, appearing in hit films likeRaging Bull,JFK,My Cousin Vinny, as well as theHome AloneandLethal Weaponfranchises among . He’s largely stepped back from acting in more recent years, though he reunited with Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese for a role in 2019’sThe Irishman.
It was later announced that Pesci was taking on a main role in the upcoming Peacock seriesBupkis, an action comedy series also starring Pete Davidson and Edie Falco. A first look at Pesci in the series alongside Davidson has been released, shown above. Pesci plays Davidson’s grandfather in the show. A release date hasn’t yet been set.
Hopefully, Pesci is making the best of his 80th birthday, celebrating however he sees fit. To see some more birthday posts for Pesci, you can look at some others below.
