01of 26Martin Scorsese’s New York City UpbringingPierre Venant/WWD/Penske Media via Getty ImagesMartin Scorsesewas born on Nov. 17, 1942 in Queens, New York, before he and his family moved to Manhattan’s Little Italy. Prior to becoming one of Hollywood’s most prolific directors, Scorsese, who was raised Catholic, hadambitions of becoming a priest, attending seminary school as a teenager,USA Todayreported.After high school, he went on to New York University in the 1960s where he earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees.

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Martin Scorsese’s New York City Upbringing

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Martin Scorsesewas born on Nov. 17, 1942 in Queens, New York, before he and his family moved to Manhattan’s Little Italy. Prior to becoming one of Hollywood’s most prolific directors, Scorsese, who was raised Catholic, hadambitions of becoming a priest, attending seminary school as a teenager,USA Todayreported.

After high school, he went on to New York University in the 1960s where he earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees.

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Martin Scorsese’s Early Career

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Director Michael Wadleigh (shirtless), editors Thelma Schoonmaker, and Martin Scorsese at the Woodstock Music Festival on August 16, 1969 in Woodstock

Scorsese directed his first critically acclaimed film in 1967,Who’s That Knocking at My Door(first calledI Call First). Harvey Keitel starred in the film and Thelma Schoonmaker helped edit — Scorsese would go on to collaborate with both of them on numerous occasions.

“I have no reservations in describing it as a great moment in American movies,” Roger Ebertsaid of the film at the time.

03of 26Martin Scorsese’s ‘Mean Streets’Jack Manning/New York Times Co./Getty ImagesScorsese’s next big film would come in 1973’sMean Streets,which starred Keitel andRobert De Niro,who would go on to star in many of Scorsese’s films and becomea close and important friendin the director’s life.The two actually wereaquatinted with one anotheras kids, as they both grew up in lower Manhattan,Vanity Fairnoted.

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Martin Scorsese’s ‘Mean Streets’

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American film director Martin Scorsese sits in a cafe on Mulberry Street in Little Italy, during the making of his film, ‘Mean Streets,’ New York City, October 16, 1973

Scorsese’s next big film would come in 1973’sMean Streets,which starred Keitel andRobert De Niro,who would go on to star in many of Scorsese’s films and becomea close and important friendin the director’s life.

The two actually wereaquatinted with one anotheras kids, as they both grew up in lower Manhattan,Vanity Fairnoted.

04of 26Martin Scorsese on the Set of ‘Taxi Driver’Album/Alamy Stock PhotoDe Niro and Scorsese on the set ofTaxi Driverin 1975. The film would be released in 1976 following the success of 1974’sAlice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.

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Martin Scorsese on the Set of ‘Taxi Driver’

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Original film title: TAXI DRIVER. English title: TAXI DRIVER. Year: 1976. Director: MARTIN SCORSESE. Stars: MARTIN SCORSESE; ROBERT DE NIRO.

De Niro and Scorsese on the set ofTaxi Driverin 1975. The film would be released in 1976 following the success of 1974’sAlice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.

05of 26Martin Scorsese and Julia CameronBettmann ArchiveScorsese posing alongside his second wife, Julia Cameron, whom he married in 1976. The two share one daughter, Domenica Cameron-Scorsese.He was married to Laraine Marie Brennan from 1965 to 1971; together they have daughter Catherine.

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Martin Scorsese and Julia Cameron

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Martin Scorsese, who directed the film, and his wife, Julia, are on hand for the world premiere of ‘New York, New York’ at Alice Tully Hall

Scorsese posing alongside his second wife, Julia Cameron, whom he married in 1976. The two share one daughter, Domenica Cameron-Scorsese.

He was married to Laraine Marie Brennan from 1965 to 1971; together they have daughter Catherine.

06of 26Martin Scorsese and Liza MinnelliImages Press/IMAGES/Getty ImagesScorsese andLiza Minnelli,whom he directed in the 1977 filmNew York, New Yorkand Broadway musicalThe Act,which won her the Tony for best actress in a musical in 1978.

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Martin Scorsese and Liza Minnelli

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Liza Minnelli and Martin Scorsese circa 1977 in New York City

Scorsese andLiza Minnelli,whom he directed in the 1977 filmNew York, New Yorkand Broadway musicalThe Act,which won her the Tony for best actress in a musical in 1978.

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Martin Scorsese and Isabella Rossellini

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American director Martin Scorsese with new wife, Italian actor Isabella Rossellini, at a Variety Clubs tribute to Rossellini’s mother, Swedish actor Ingrid Bergman, Burbank, California

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Martin Scorsese on the Set of ‘Raging Bull’

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American actor Robert de Niro with director Martin Scorsese on the set of his movie Raging Bull, based on the book by Jake LeMotta

Many regard 1980’sRaging Bullas one of Scorsese’s best films, but the road to making it was a long one. De Niro always wanted to adapt the autobiography of boxer Jake LaMotta into a movie, but Scorsese was not immediately convinced.

Doctors told the director that he had ​​no platelets in his blood as a result of the interactions between asthma medicines, other prospective drugs and cocaine — which he was using regularly at the time, the outlet explained.

During his recovery, De Niro visited his friend in the hospital and again attempted to pitch the film. Scorsese’s health scare provided him with a new perspective that made the film more relatable and appealing to him.

“I couldn’t understand Bob’s obsession with it, until, finally, I went through that rough period of my own,” Scorsese said, perVanity Fair. “I came out the other side and woke up one day alive … still breathing.”

De Niro recalled, “Mostly I told him to do it or not do it, that we had to get real. That was the ‘Come to Jesus’ moment.”

09of 26Martin Scorsese and Barbara De FinaRon Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesScorsese wed producer Barbara De Fina in 1985; the pair split in 1991.

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Martin Scorsese and Barbara De Fina

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Barbara De Fina and Martin Scorsese during 63rd Annual Academy Awards

Scorsese wed producer Barbara De Fina in 1985; the pair split in 1991.

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Martin Scorsese Directs ‘Bad’

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Popular American musician Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) (center, without hat) shakes handswith an “Mini Max” played by Wesley Snipes as others watch during the filming of a scene in the long-form music video for his song ‘Bad,’ directed by Martin Scorsese, New York, New York, November 1986

In 1987, he would also direct two music videos:Michael Jackson’s “Bad” (pictured) and the Band’s Robbie Robertson’s “Somewhere Down the Crazy River.”

11of 26Martin Scorsese and ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’Universal Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty ImagesScorsese on set withWillem Dafoe,who starred in 1988’sThe Last Temptation of Christ. Upon its release, the film was met with protest due to its depiction of Jesus Christ — including a sex scene.

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Martin Scorsese and ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’

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American actor Willem Dafoe with director Martin Scorsese on the set of his movie The Last Temptation of Christ

Scorsese on set withWillem Dafoe,who starred in 1988’sThe Last Temptation of Christ. Upon its release, the film was met with protest due to its depiction of Jesus Christ — including a sex scene.

12of 26Martin Scorsese Premieres ‘Goodfellas’Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesScorsese pictured at the New York City premiere ofGoodfellasin 1990 alongside two of the film’s late stars:Ray LiottaandPaul Sorvino.

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Martin Scorsese Premieres ‘Goodfellas’

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Ray Liotta, Martin Scorsese and Paul Sorvino during “Goodfellas” New York City Premiere

Scorsese pictured at the New York City premiere ofGoodfellasin 1990 alongside two of the film’s late stars:Ray LiottaandPaul Sorvino.

13of 26Martin Scorsese and The Film FoundationRon Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesIn 1990, Scorsese foundedThe Film Foundationalongside directorsSydney Pollack,George Lucas,Steven Spielberg,Woody Allen,Francis Ford Coppola,Robert RedfordandStanley Kubrick. The non-profit is “dedicated to protecting and preserving motion picture history,” per thewebsite. Pictured: Pollack, Spielberg, Lucas and Scorsese at a press conference to announce thefoundation’s formation.

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Martin Scorsese and The Film Foundation

Director Sydney Pollack, director George Lucas, director Steven Spielberg and director Martin Scorsese attend the Press Conference to Announce the Formation of the Film Foundation to Preserve the American Film Heritage

In 1990, Scorsese foundedThe Film Foundationalongside directorsSydney Pollack,George Lucas,Steven Spielberg,Woody Allen,Francis Ford Coppola,Robert RedfordandStanley Kubrick. The non-profit is “dedicated to protecting and preserving motion picture history,” per thewebsite. Pictured: Pollack, Spielberg, Lucas and Scorsese at a press conference to announce thefoundation’s formation.

14of 26Martin Scorsese and His FamilyRon Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesScorsese with two of his daughters, Catherine (whom he shares with first wife Laraine Marie Brennan) and Domenica, and his parents at the 1991 Gold Metal Awards, where he was honored.

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Martin Scorsese and His Family

Martin Scorsese, daughters and parents during 1991 Gold Metal Awards Honoring Martin Scorsese at National Arts Club in New York City

Scorsese with two of his daughters, Catherine (whom he shares with first wife Laraine Marie Brennan) and Domenica, and his parents at the 1991 Gold Metal Awards, where he was honored.

15of 26Martin Scorsese and Daughter FrancescaSylvain Gaboury/FilmMagicScorsese and his current wife, Helen Morris, married in 1999 and welcomed daughter Francesca that year.

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Martin Scorsese and Daughter Francesca

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Scorsese and his current wife, Helen Morris, married in 1999 and welcomed daughter Francesca that year.

16of 26Martin Scorsese’s ‘Gangs of New York’Alan Davidson/ShutterstockScorsese posing withLeonardo DiCaprioandCameron Diaz— the stars of his 2002 filmGangs of New York— at the 55th Cannes Film Festival. DiCaprio has gone on to star in many of the director’s films includingAviator,The DepartedandThe Wolf of Wall Street.

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Martin Scorsese’s ‘Gangs of New York’

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Scorsese posing withLeonardo DiCaprioandCameron Diaz— the stars of his 2002 filmGangs of New York— at the 55th Cannes Film Festival. DiCaprio has gone on to star in many of the director’s films includingAviator,The DepartedandThe Wolf of Wall Street.

17of 26Martin Scorsese at the Golden GlobesFrank Micelotta/ImageDirectThroughout his career, Scorsese has been recognized for his work on countless occasions, including with a Grammy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, four BAFTA Awards and an Oscar.

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Martin Scorsese at the Golden Globes

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Martin Scorsese at the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles

Throughout his career, Scorsese has been recognized for his work on countless occasions, including with a Grammy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, four BAFTA Awards and an Oscar.

18of 26Martin Scorsese at the Hollywood Walk of FameVince Bucci/Getty ImagesScorsese alongside daughters Catherine and Domenica and his wife Helen in 2003 as he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Martin Scorsese at the Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Martin Scorsese poses with daughters Julia and Domenica Cameron (L) and wife Helen (R) at a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Scorsese alongside daughters Catherine and Domenica and his wife Helen in 2003 as he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

19of 26Martin Scorsese Wins an OscarAP Photo/Mark J. TerrillScorsese won his first and only Oscar — so far — in 2007 forThe Departed,taking home the award for Best Director.

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Martin Scorsese Wins an Oscar

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Martin Scorsese accepts the Oscar for best director for his work on “The Departed” at the 79th Academy Awards

Scorsese won his first and only Oscar — so far — in 2007 forThe Departed,taking home the award for Best Director.

20of 26Martin Scorsese Celebrates with FriendsLester Cohen/GettyScorsese with Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, who all presented him with the Oscar.

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Martin Scorsese Celebrates with Friends

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Martin Scorsese (2nd from left), winner Best Director for ?The Departed? with presenters Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas during the The 79th Annual Academy Awards - Press Room at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

Scorsese with Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, who all presented him with the Oscar.

21of 26Martin Scorsese at Kennedy Center HonorsNICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty ImagesScorsese was a recipient of the 2007 Kennedy Center Honors alongsideSteve Martin, pianist Leon Fleisher,Diana Rossand songwriter Brian Wilson.

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Martin Scorsese at Kennedy Center Honors

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The recipients of the 2007 Kennedy Center Honors (from L to R) US actor Steve Martin, pianist Leon Fleisher, Diana Ross, songwriter Brian Wilson and director Martin Scorsese pose for pictures at the State Department in Washington 01 December 2007 at the 30th Kennedy Center Honors artists’ dinner

Scorsese was a recipient of the 2007 Kennedy Center Honors alongsideSteve Martin, pianist Leon Fleisher,Diana Rossand songwriter Brian Wilson.

22of 26Martin Scorsese at the Emmy AwardsFrazer Harrison/Getty ImagesScorsese at the 63rd Annual PrimetimeEmmy Awardsin 2011, where he was awarded outstanding directing for a drama series for his work on the pilot of HBO’sBoardwalk Empire. He has won a total of threeEmmy Awards.

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Martin Scorsese at the Emmy Awards

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Martin Scorsese poses in the press room after winning the award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series during the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

Scorsese at the 63rd Annual PrimetimeEmmy Awardsin 2011, where he was awarded outstanding directing for a drama series for his work on the pilot of HBO’sBoardwalk Empire. He has won a total of threeEmmy Awards.

23of 26Martin Scorsese Meets Pope FrancisL’Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via APAfter screening his filmSilence, starringAndrew GarfieldandAdam Driver, in Rome, Scorsesemet Pope Francisin November 2016.

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Martin Scorsese Meets Pope Francis

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Pope Francis shakes hands with director Martin Scorsese,

After screening his filmSilence, starringAndrew GarfieldandAdam Driver, in Rome, Scorsesemet Pope Francisin November 2016.

24of 26Martin Scorsese with Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De NiroPaul Bruinooge/Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesScorsese, De Niro and DiCaprio at the Museum of Modern Art’s 11th annual Film Benefit, which honored the director in 2018 in New York City.

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Martin Scorsese with Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro

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Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio attend The Museum Of Modern Art Film Benefit Presented By Chanel, A Tribute To Martin Scorsese at The Museum Of Modern Art

Scorsese, De Niro and DiCaprio at the Museum of Modern Art’s 11th annual Film Benefit, which honored the director in 2018 in New York City.

25of 26Martin Scorsese Premieres ‘The Irishman’Mike Marsland/WireImageAl Pacino, Scorsese and De Niro at the international premiere ofThe Irishmanat the 63rd BFI London Film Festival in 2019.

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Martin Scorsese Premieres ‘The Irishman’

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Al Pacino, Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro attend “The Irishman” International Premiere and Closing Gala during the 63rd BFI London Film Festival

Al Pacino, Scorsese and De Niro at the international premiere ofThe Irishmanat the 63rd BFI London Film Festival in 2019.

26of 26Martin Scorsese at the Rome Film Festival in 2019Marco Ravagli/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesMost recently, Scorsese stepped out with his daughters Francesca and Catherine and his wife Helen atThe Irishmanpremiere during the 14th Rome Film Festival in 2019.

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Martin Scorsese at the Rome Film Festival in 2019

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Martin Scorsese (2ndL), his wife US producer Helen Morris (2ndR), their daughter Francesca Scorsese (R) and Scorsese’s daughter Cathy Scorsese pose as they arrive for the premiere of his film “The Irishman” during the 14th Rome Film Festival

Most recently, Scorsese stepped out with his daughters Francesca and Catherine and his wife Helen atThe Irishmanpremiere during the 14th Rome Film Festival in 2019.

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