Birthday special: Interesting facts about Martin Scorsese

Did you know Martin Scorsese has cited Satyajit Ray as a major influence on his career? As the director of 'Goodfellas', 'Taxi Driver', 'Raging Bull', 'The Departed' and 'The Wolf of Wall Street' turns 73, we bring you interesting trivia on the celebrated filmmaker

Martin Scorsese

1. As a boy, Martin Scorsese's parents would often take him to watch films. Historical epics appear to have had a deep and lasting impact on his cinematic psyche.

2. He has also cited Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray as a major influence on his career.

3. Scorsese's initial desire to become a priest was forsaken for cinema.

4. He is known for often casting the same actors in his films, particularly Robert De Niro, with whom he has collaborated for nine films since 1973. Scorsese has teamed up with Leonardo DiCaprio in 5 films till date and one more is in the offing.

5. Martin Scorsese has earned 11 Oscar nominations and won an Oscar for Best Achievement in Directing for the film 'The Departed' in 2006

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