Frank Scorsese: What Happened To Martin Scorsese’s Brother?

Frank Scorsese is the brother of film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor Martin Charles Scorsese. Frank’s brother Martin Scorsese emerged as one of the major figures of the New Hollywood era. His trademark styles include extensive use of slow motion and freeze frames, graphic depictions of extreme violence, and liberal use of profanity.

Frank Scorsese: Bio Summary

Who Is Martin Scorsese’s Brother, Frank?

Francis Martin Scorsese was born on 19 January 1936, in New York City, U.S. He is the son of Charles Scorsese born Luciano Charles Scorsese (May 8, 1913 – August 23, 1993), and Catherine Scorsese (née Cappa; April 16, 1912 – January 6, 1997). Charles Scorsese was an actor and clothes presser. Catherine Scorsese was a seamstress and an actress.

Frank Scorsese’s parents both worked in New York’s Garment District and were of Italian descent. Frank Scorsese’s maternal grandparents are Martin Cappa, a stage coordinator, and Domenica, a shop owner. Martino and Domenica Cappa, emigrated from Ciminna, both in the province of Palermo, Sicily.

Frank’s paternal grandparents, Francesco Paolo, and Teresa Scozzese, emigrated from Polizzi Generosa. Frank’s family’s original surname was Scozzese, meaning Scot/Scottish in Italian. It was later changed to Scorsese because of a transcription error. Frank Scorsese has a brother, Martin Charles Scorsese born on November 17, 1942, in New York City, U.S.

The family once moved to Little Italy in Manhattan. Frank and Martin were brought up in a predominantly Catholic environment. The siblings and their parents often went to movie theaters. There isn’t much information about Frank Scorsese’s formative years. His educational background and qualifications are unknown.

Frank has stayed away from the spotlight so his details are very few on the internet. He has successfully kept information about his life away from the public domain. He reportedly married Carole Anne Scorsese in 1962 in New York City, New York County. They were married until Carole passed away on September 28, 2008 in Great Kills, Richmond County.

Frank Scorsese is the father of Christopher Louis Scorsese, Lisa Ann Campbell, and Francis Charles Scorsese.

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Frank Scorsese’s Son Was Arrested

Frank Scorsese’s son who is called Frank Scorsese just like his father, was arrested. He was caught and per the New York City police, he attempted to get into a Staten Island home by cutting through the screen door with a knife. He was arraigned on charges including criminal trespass and criminal possession of a weapon.

Frank Scorsese Jr. was reportedly captured in a video as he was ripping the screen door off the West Brighton home and repeatedly kicking the inner door. According to the Police, he run away from the scene after being confronted by the homeowner. He never got into the home. The reason he targeted that home is unknown.

Frank Scorsese Jr. lives in Eltingville, about six and a half miles away, police said. He is said to have broken the locked screen door and did over $250 worth of damage to the interior door before he was confronted by the homeowner and fled the scene. However, he was arrested nearby less than an hour later.

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Frank Scorsese Jr. was arraigned on criminal mischief and felony weapons possession charges, and his bail was set at $20,000. This is not the first time Frank Scorsese has been in trouble with the law. He once found himself behind bars for dealing heroin to undercover cops on three different occasions.

Frank Scorsese Jr. pleaded guilty to a drug dealing charge in exchange for four years on probation. He was also arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

What Happened To Martin Scorsese’s Brother?

Martin Scorsese’s brother Frank Scorsese died on the 4th of October 2021. He was 85 years old when he died in Richmond County, New York, USA. The cause of his death is unknown. Per Findagrave, he is buried at Moravian Cemetery, New Dorp, Richmond County, New York, USA.