Mira Sorvino Slams Oscars For Not Including Paul Sorvino's Father, In Memoriam Montage: 'Baffling Beyond Belief'

Paul Sorvino, Mira Sorvino — Image credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock.

Actor Paul Sorvino poses at the Bijou Theater where he directed the play. "Wheelbarrow Closers" in New York City on Sorvino, a graceful actor who specializes in playing robbers and cops like Paulie Cicero. "good friend" and Mr. Phil Serretta, an affiliated police officer. "law and order," Died, he was 83 years old. Obit Paul Sorvino, New York, United States - 06 Oct 1976. — Image credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock.

Mira SorvinoThe 55-year-old is announcing the 2023 Oscars on TwitterThe actress shared a message of disappointment that the biggest cinematic ceremony did not include her late father. Paul Sorvinowho starred in the segment In Memoriam. She also claimed to have Other “great late actors” also disappeared.

“It is too baffling to believe that my dear father and so many deceased great actors have been left behind,” Mira wrote. in tweet In the morning after the live broadcast ceremony “Oscars forgot Paul Sorvino, but the rest of us will never!!”

Paul, who died at the age of 83 in July 2022, was known for his beloved roles in many memorable films over the years. Some of them are included. good friend, Romeo + Juliet, a touch of class red, The Rocketeer, Nixonand The Cooler. He has also appeared in television series such as moonlight and law and orderand used to be It was nominated for a Tony Award at one point.

In addition to Mira, Paul’s widow Dee Dee spoke of his being barred from the Oscars In Memoriam after the ceremony. to population magazine. “The Academy needs to come out and apologize. Accept your mistakes and do better. Paul Sorvino deserves better. The audience deserves better. Is the academy so boring that it forgets the people who love and give their hearts to this industry?”

“It’s a shame for the Academy if this isn’t fixed,” she added. “A mistake happened. This is a big deal. Please do something to make it right.”

Paul wasn’t the only one who didn’t show up in the segment. Other famous actors Those who have recently died include: Anne H. and Charles B. DeanDisappeared too, making a sensation on social media They’re all included on the In Memoriam page of the Academy Awards’ official website, which has a longer list than the list shown at the live ceremony.

When asked why they hadn’t included certain actors, such as Paul, The Academy released an official statement. In Memoriam, a board of directors representing all branches will review the list and make a selection for the time-limited broadcast. All submissions are included in A.frame and will remain on the site throughout the year,” the statement said. variety.