Paul Sorvino had a long list of screen credits, but he got his start on the stage (via Deadline). He was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in the 1970s play "That Championship Season." Following his impressive career on the stage, Sorvino caught the attention of film fans with his role in "Touch Of Class," the Academy Award Winning film, and "Red," where he played supporting actor to his long-time friend Warren Beatty, in the starring role, Deadline reports.

Aside from starring on the big screen, Sorvino was on "Law & Order" for 31 episodes, playing Det. Philip Cerreta. Outside of his acting career, he started the Paul Sorvino Asthma Foundation whose mission is "to alleviate the suffering in children and adults of the life-threatening symptoms of asthma through advocacy, personal support and education," according to the Times-Herald. 

With such an impressive resume, it's safe to assume Sorvino was well-off at the time of his death. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he had a hefty $10 million dollars to his name.