Edie Falco

Actress known for The Sopranos and Nurse Jackie

Edie Falco - Actress known for The Sopranos and Nurse Jackie
Born

July 5th, 1963
62 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actress gained prominence for roles in critically acclaimed television series. Played the character Carmela Soprano in the HBO series The Sopranos. The role earned multiple awards and nominations, showcasing significant talent. Starred in Nurse Jackie as the titular character, earning recognition for performance in a complex role. Also appeared in films and on stage, contributing to a successful career spanning several decades.

Played Carmela Soprano in The Sopranos

Starred in Nurse Jackie

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