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Goodfellas actor Joe Pesci also has a musical career, with his first album being released in 1968 and his latest in 2019.

Jun 20, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Goodfellas actor Joe Pesci also has a musical career, with his first album being released in 1968 and his latest in 2019.

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