Annabella Sciorra
| Annabella Sciorra | |
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 Sciorra at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. |
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| Born | Annabella Gloria Philomena Sciorra March 29, 1960 [1] Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.[2] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Spouse(s) | Joe Petruzzi (1989–1993; divorced) |
Annabella Sciorra (pron.: /ˈʃoʊrə/, SHOH-rə; born March 29, 1960[1]) is an American film, television, and stage actress.[3] Sciorra received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Female Lead for the 1989 film True Love,[4] and came to widespread attention in her co-lead role in Spike Lee's 1991 film Jungle Fever. She starred in the 1992 thriller The Hand That Rocks The Cradle,[5] and received critical acclaim for her work in Cop Land.[6] She received an Emmy nomination for her role as Gloria Trillo in the HBO series The Sopranos.[6]
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Personal life [edit]
Sciorra was born Annabella Gloria Philomena Sciorra in Brooklyn, New York[2] to a housewife mother and a veterinarian father.[7] Both her parents are Italian American,[8][9] her father emigrated from Carunchio, in Abruzzo region, in 1951.[citation needed]
She studied dance as a child and began taking drama lessons as she grew older at Hagen-Berghoff Studio and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, both in New York City.[10]
On November 5, 1981, she founded the Brass Ring Theater Company at the age of 21.[10][11]
She was married to actor Joe Petruzzi from December 31, 1989 until 1993 and was romantically linked with actor Bobby Cannavale from 2004 to 2007.[12][13][14]
Filmography [edit]
Film [edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | True Love | Donna | |
| 1990 | Internal Affairs | Heather Peck | |
| 1990 | Cadillac Man | Donna | |
| 1990 | Reversal of Fortune | Sarah | |
| 1991 | The Hard Way | Susan | |
| 1991 | Jungle Fever | Angie Tucci | |
| 1992 | The Hand That Rocks the Cradle | Claire Bartel | |
| 1992 | Whispers in the Dark | Ann Hecker | |
| 1993 | The Night We Never Met | Ellen Holder | |
| 1993 | Romeo Is Bleeding | Natalie Grimaldi | |
| 1993 | Mr. Wonderful | Leonora | |
| 1995 | The Addiction | Casanova | |
| 1995 | The Cure | Linda | |
| 1996 | The Innocent Sleep | Billie Hayman | |
| 1996 | Underworld | Dr. Leah | |
| 1996 | The Funeral | Jean | |
| 1997 | Highball | Molly | |
| 1997 | Little City | Nina | |
| 1997 | Destination Anywhere: The Film | Dorothy | Video |
| 1997 | Cop Land | Liz Randone | |
| 1997 | Mr. Jealousy | Ramona Ray | |
| 1998 | New Rose Hotel | Madame Rosa | |
| 1998 | What Dreams May Come | Annie Collins-Nielsen | |
| 2000 | Above Suspicion | Lisa Stockton | |
| 2000 | King of the Jungle | Mermaid | |
| 2000 | Once in the Life | Maxine | |
| 2001 | Sunday | Betibù | |
| 2001 | Sam the Man | Cass | |
| 2004 | Chasing Liberty | Cynthia Morales | |
| 2004 | American Crime | Jane Berger | Video |
| 2005 | 12 and Holding | Carla Chuang | |
| 2006 | Find Me Guilty | Bella DiNorscio | |
| 2006 | Marvelous | Lara | |
| 2012 | A Green Story | Chloe | |
| 2013 | The Maid's Room | Mrs. Crawford | Post-production |
| ???? | The Locals | Mary Romano | Pre-production |
Television [edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | The Fortunate Pilgrim | Octavia | TV miniseries |
| 1991 | Prison Stories: Women on the Inside | Nicole | TV film |
| 1995 | Favorite Deadly Sins | Brenda | TV film |
| 1997 | Asteroid | Dr. Lily McKee | TV film |
| 2001 | Touched by an Angel | Dr. Sarah Conover | Episode: "The Face of God" |
| 2001 | Jenifer | Meredith Estess | TV film |
| 2001-2004 | The Sopranos | Gloria Trillo | Recurring role (7 episodes) |
| 2003-2007 | Queens Supreme | Judge Kim Vicidomini | Recurring role (13 episodes) |
| 2004 | The Madam's Family: The Truth About the Canal Street Brothel | Jeanette Maier | TV film |
| 2004 | Identity Theft: The Michelle Brown Story | Connie Volkos | TV film |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Trial by Jury | Maggie Dettweiler | Episode: "The Abominable Showman" |
| 2005-2006 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Det. Carolyn Barek | Main role (12 episodes) |
| 2007 | The L Word | Kate Arden | Episodes: "Little Boy Blue", "Literary License to Kill", "Long Time Coming" |
| 2007 | ER | Diana Moore | Episodes: "Photographs and Memories", "Lights Out" |
| 2007 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Lawyer | Episode: "Self-made" |
| 2009 | Mental | Nora Skoff | Main role (12 episodes) |
| 2010 | The Whole Truth | Madeline Landon | Episode: "When Cougars Attack" |
| 2012 | The Good Wife | Lesli Rand | Episode: "Waiting for Knock" |
| 2013 | Blue Bloods | Dr. Grace Meherin | Episode: "Front Page News" |
| 2013 | CSI | Nancy Brass | Episode: "Skin in the Game" |
Stage [edit]
- Those The River Keeps
- The Vagina Monologues
- Roar (2004)[3]
- Spain (2007)
- The Motherfucker with the Hat (2011)[15]
References [edit]
- ^ a b "Today in history: March 24". msnbc.msn.com. 2006-03-24. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ^ a b Annabella Sciorra: Brooklyn to Broadway. Newsday.com (2011-04-15). Retrieved on 2012-06-05.
- ^ a b Hernandez, Ernio (2004-03-24). "Annabella Sciorra Stars in World Premiere of Roar, Starting Off-Broadway March 24". Playbill. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
- ^ "Search Past Nominees – Results". Film Independent. 2008. Archived from the original on 5 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-12.[dead link]
- ^ The Hand That Rocks the Cradle EW.com
- ^ a b "vAnnabella Sciorra as Gloria Trillo: The Sopranos". HBO. Archived from the original on 22 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
- ^ Strauss, Bob (1991-03-26). "Sciorra Molds a Career in the Movie Business". Los Angeles Daily News via Utah Deseret News. Retrieved 2009-03-20.
- ^ http://www.abruzzo2000.com/news/archive/19990918.htm#notizia1
- ^ http://ricerca.repubblica.it/repubblica/archivio/repubblica/2000/04/30/sciorra-film-di-scorsese-rovina-di-noi.html
- ^ a b "Annabella Sciorra: Biography". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
- ^ "Current Entity Name: BRASS RING THEATER COMPANY, INC.". NYS Department of State Division of Corporations Entity Information. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
- ^ Celebrity FAQs> "Annabella Sciorra's biography". CelebrityFAQs.com. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
- ^ "Annabella Sciorra Splits From Bobby Cannavale". 2008-06-10. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
- ^ "Bitter Alison Pill for Annabella Sciorra". The New York Daily News. 2010-09-13. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
- ^ Dziemianowicz, Joe. "Actress Annabella Sciorra swaps TV, film roles for Broadway part in 'The Motherf-- with the Hat'", Daily News (New York), March 27, 2011
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