Mira Sorvino Reveals Which of Her Late Dad Paul Sorvino's Movies Her Family Loves to Watch Together (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

From left: Paul anad Mira Sorvino.Photo: Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

WhilePaul Sorvino’s filmography is robust and varied, there’s one holiday classic that holds a special place in the hearts of his children and grandchildren.

In a recent interview with PEOPLE, the late actor’s daughter,Mira Sorvino, reveals the Paul film she and herfour childrenwith husbandChristopher Backusalways gravitate to around the holidays.

In fact, the children’s affinity for the film led to theDaft Stateactress ultimately taking on the role of Mrs. Claus in a different movie. “Grandpa has played Santa and Mira has played Mrs. Claus,” says Backus.

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As her children have gotten older, thestar says they’re discovering their grandfather’s more adult films, including the iconicGoodfellas.

“So our son, Johnny, who’s at the University of Michigan, watchedGoodfellasfor the first time two weeks ago with a couple of his teammates,” says Backus. “And he was like, ‘I can’t believe that’s my grandpa.’ . . . And yeah, that was pretty cool.”

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Pauldied in July 2022at age 83. The actor is best known for his role inGoodfellas, in which he played Paulie Cicero, and his role as NYPD Sergeant Phil Cerreta on the television seriesLaw & Order.

source: people.com