Mira Sorvino
American actress and Academy Award winner
Born
September 28th, 1967
57 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actress gained prominence in the 1990s, primarily through roles in film and television. Sorvino achieved critical acclaim for her performance in the film 'Mighty Aphrodite,' which earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Additional recognition came from her roles in films such as 'The Replacement Killers' and 'Sweet Nothing.' With a strong presence in both comedy and drama, Sorvino has also appeared in television series including 'Romy and Michele's High School Reunion' and 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.'
Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Mighty Aphrodite'
Starred in 'Romy and Michele's High School Reunion'
Appeared in 'The Replacement Killers'
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