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Paul Borghese

Paul Borghese

Actor, director, producer and writer · Tappan, Orangetown, Rockland, New York, USA

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Tappan, Orangetown, Rockland, New York, USA
Works as
Actor, director, producer and writer
Titles
32 on MovieCove · 61 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 13% in 30 days

What are Paul Borghese's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 40th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 8th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Documentary2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 76th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Documentary movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
29%
Bonds
22%
Morality
16%
Survival
14%
Society
11%
Power
8%
Self-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 2 · Dark 3

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 7 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 4 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Absurd
4
Melancholic
4
Warm
2
Contemplative
2
Other
7

How their films linger

Fun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet1
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Paul Borghese's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 27 of their 32 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (17).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Paul Borghese's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

61 credits, 32 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Once a Week for Life(2026)

    as Roberto Gigante

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Critical Acclaim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Vito

  • Babes(2024)

    as Other Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Families Feud (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Consulting Producer · as Mario Mancini

  • MobKing(2023)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Killin Smallz(2022)

    Producer · as Cholley

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Made in Chinatown(2021)

    as Frankie Brows

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Irishman(2019)

    as Mobster #1 - Curtain Shop

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Sarah Q(2018)

    as The Husband

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • The Kids Menu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Director

  • The Uncle Gerry Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Producer · as Frederico Ricciardi

  • Back in the Day(2016)

    Director · Co-Producer · as Carmine Tacona · as Sal Sapienza

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Stealing Cars(2015)

    as Guard Guarino

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • The Family(2013)

    as Albert

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn(2013)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as FBI Agent Joe Russo

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Vito Bonafacci (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Vito Bonafacci

  • Lynch Mob (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Michael

  • Julie & Julia(2009)

    as GI

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • The Babysitters(2007)

    as Cook

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & the Movies(2008)

    Producer · as Narrator

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Find Me Guilty(2006)

    as Gino Mascarpone

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Searching for Bobby D (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Director · Writer · as Marty the Director

  • Transamerica(2005)

    as New York City Cop

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • High Times Potluck (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Joey Pots (uncredited)

  • The Bog Creatures(2003)

    Co-Producer · as Viking

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Paramedic #2

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Four Deadly Reasons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Tony

  • 61*(2001)

    as Yogi Berra

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Third Watch(1999)

    Show 4 episodes · as Marty Hill

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bailiff · as Detective · as Officer Tanner

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Sopranos(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Guest #3

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Belly(1998)

    as Officer Who Arrests Tommy 'Buns' (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Jenna Exposed & Naked at the Lake Spring Break (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Director · Producer

  • Perfect Lies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Producer · as Goon #1

  • Mr. Nude Universe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Director

  • The Canadian Ballet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Director · Producer · Writer

  • Playgirl Magazine Presents the Hottest Hunks of South Florida Competition (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Director

  • Airboss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Biali

  • Absolute Aggression(1996)

    Casting

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Hunks in Hedonism (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Author

  • Sex on the Set (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Director · Producer

  • Bikini Bistro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Mr. Rank

  • Cyber Vengeance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Casting

  • New York Nights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Associate Producer · Casting · as Tyler

  • Beauty School (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Arresting Cop (as Julian Borghese)

  • Bedtime Stories(1993)

    Producer · as Tony

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Comrades in Arms (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Callahan

  • Class of Nuke 'Em High Part II: Subhumanoid Meltdown(1991)

    as Basketball Coach / Assistant Director

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Vampire's Embrace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Bob Friedman

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 2 episodes · as Clerk

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Enrapture (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Sleazy Guy

  • The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie(1989)

    as Lou Sipher

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Cleo/Leo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Fred

  • Fright House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Detective Les Morane

  • Who Shot Pat?(1989)

    as Chico

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • The Toxic Avenger Part II(1989)

    as Lou Sipher (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Blue Vengeance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Heany

  • Troma's War(1988)

    as Specially Trained Terrorist

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Document of the Dead (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Co-Executive Producer

  • Saturday Night Live(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • The Streets of Little Italy: 100 Years of San Gennaro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Director

Career shape

Star power in the 88th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 61 titles, 60 of them dated from 1975 to 2026; peak year 2005.

Biggest box office

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989)

$364K worldwide

Highest rated

MobKing (2023)

Midcredits 63rd

Most popular right now

The Bog Creatures (2003)

Film career

19752026

Peak 2005 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting50 of 61: 41 only acting, 9 with another role · typical Midcredits score53rdDirecting11 of 61: 4 only directing, 7 with another roleWriting5 of 61: 1 only writing, 4 with another roleProducing11 of 61: 1 only producing, 10 with another roleOther crew3 of 61: 2 only other crew, 1 with another role

61 titles, 12 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 4 of them.

By decade

1970s1 · acting1980s8 · 7 acting · 1 crew1990s23 · 15 acting · 10 crew2000s12 · 12 acting · 3 crew2010s9 · 8 acting · 4 crew2020s7 · 7 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 16th · top billed in 0% of 11 roles
8808

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Paul Borghese's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 41st percentile, the median of all 26; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 19th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

19thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

27thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 32 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th11

Shape of the crowd

15 of their 32 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Divisive3
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Mixed15

Most divisive · actor, producer

Killin Smallz (2022)

98th percentile spread · 63% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Irishman (2019)

Midcredits 97th · 84% liked

Reviewers score the acting 41/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 65, detractors 19. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Paul Borghese work with?

People who share at least 2 of Paul Borghese's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; William DeMeo shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Editors

Producers