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Nicholas Pileggi

Writing Born Feb 22, 1933 New York City, New York, USA 35 credits
35
Total Credits
1990–2025
36 Years Career Span
13
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Nicholas Pileggi works in writing. Born February 22, 1933 in New York City, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 35 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Mr. ScorseseThe Alto Knights · Writer
Martin Scorsese, the Italian-American Master
GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors
The Irishman · Executive Producer
Scorsese's GoodFellas
Vegas · Executive ProducerVegas · Creator
Hollywood Gangster
American Gangster · Executive ProducerKings of South Beach · ScreenplayKings of South Beach · ProducerMaking Casino
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to LightMolls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster FilmsProhibition Opens the FloodgatesGangsters: The Immigrant's Hero
Casino: The Story
The Workaday GangsterGetting Made: The Making of 'GoodFellas'
History Alive: True Crime Authors - Casino with Nicholas Pileggi
Vendetta · Executive Producer
Michael Hayes · WriterMichael Hayes · Creator
City Hall · Writer
Casino · ScreenplayCasino · Novel
Loyalty & Betrayal: The Story of the American Mob · Writer
Father Hood · ProducerInnocence and Experience: The Making of 'The Age of Innocence'
GoodFellas · ScreenplayGoodFellas · BookMartin Scorsese Directs

Full Filmography

35 titles
  • Mr. Scorsese (2025) as Self
  • The Alto Knights (2025) Writer
  • Martin Scorsese, the Italian-American Master (2024) as Self - writer of "Wiseguy"
  • GoodFellas: Behind Closed Doors (2020) as Self
  • The Irishman (2019) Executive Producer
  • Scorsese's GoodFellas (2015) as Self
  • Vegas (2012) Executive Producer
  • Vegas (2012) Creator
  • Hollywood Gangster (2008) as Self
  • American Gangster (2007) Executive Producer
  • Kings of South Beach (2007) Screenplay
  • Kings of South Beach (2007) Producer
  • Making Casino (2007) as Self
  • Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light (2006) as Self
  • Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films (2006) as Self
  • Prohibition Opens the Floodgates (2006) as Self
  • Gangsters: The Immigrant's Hero (2006) as Self
  • Casino: The Story (2005) as Self
  • The Workaday Gangster (2004) as Self
  • Getting Made: The Making of 'GoodFellas' (2004) as Self
  • History Alive: True Crime Authors - Casino with Nicholas Pileggi (2003) as Self
  • Vendetta (1999) Executive Producer
  • Michael Hayes (1997) Writer
  • Michael Hayes (1997) Creator
  • City Hall (1996) Writer
  • Casino (1995) Screenplay
  • Casino (1995) Novel
  • Loyalty & Betrayal: The Story of the American Mob (1994) Writer
  • Father Hood (1993) Producer
  • Innocence and Experience: The Making of 'The Age of Innocence' (1993) as Self
  • GoodFellas (1990) Screenplay
  • GoodFellas (1990) Book
  • Martin Scorsese Directs (1990) as Self
  • Scarpa Writer
  • The Street Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Nicholas Pileggi best known for?

Nicholas Pileggi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Alto Knights (2025), Martin Scorsese, the Italian-American Master (2024), The Irishman (2019), Scorsese's GoodFellas (2015).

When and where was Nicholas Pileggi born?

Nicholas Pileggi was born on February 22, 1933 in New York City, New York, USA.

How many credits does Nicholas Pileggi have?

Nicholas Pileggi has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.

What is Nicholas Pileggi's background in cinema and television?

Nicholas Pileggi (born February 22, 1933 in New York City, New York) is an Italian-American author and screenwriter. Description above from the Wikipedia article Nicholas Pileggi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia​