There Are Two Artists That Go By This Name. 1. Joseph Frank "Joe" Pesci Born February 9 1943 Is An Italian-American Actor Comedian Singer And Musician. Usually Known For Playing Violent Mafia Gangsters Or Grouchy But Lovable Funnymen Pesci Has Starred In A Number Of High-Profile Films Such As Goodfellas Casino Raging Bull Once Upon A Time In America My Cousin Vinny JFK Home Alone Home Alone 2 Lost In New York Lethal Weapon 2 Lethal Weapon 3 And Lethal Weapon 4. In 1990 Pesci Won The Academy Award For Best Supporting Actor For His Role As Mobster Tommy DeVito In Goodfellas Ten Years After Receiving A Nomination In The Same Category For Raging Bull. 2. A Grindcore Band From The United Kingdom That Formed Around 2006.