Lorraine Bracco
Personal details
  • Official sites :

    https://www.lorrainebracco.com/

  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1954-10-02
    • Born Place: Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Лоррейн Бракко, 洛琳·布萊克, لورین براکو

Lorraine Bracco

Lorraine Bracco is an American actress celebrated for her compelling performances in both film and television. Born on October 2, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York, she is best known for her roles as psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Melfi in HBO's The Sopranos and as Karen Hill in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas. Bracco's acting career began after she moved to France in 1974, where she worked as a fashion model before transitioning to acting. Her breakthrough came with Goodfellas (1990), earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She continued to build her career with roles in films like Someone to Watch Over Me (1987), Switch (1991), Monster Summer (2024) and Medicine Man (1992) . In 1999, Bracco joined the cast of The Sopranos, portraying Dr. Jennifer Melfi, the psychiatrist treating mob boss Tony Soprano. Her performance earned her multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations, solidifying her status as a television icon . Beyond acting, Bracco has ventured into various projects. She co-starred in TNT's Rizzoli & Isles (2010–2016), appeared in the HGTV series My Big Italian Adventure, and voiced Sofia the Seagull in the 2022 Disney remake of Pinocchio . She also authored the memoir On the Couch (2006) and the diet book To the Fullest (2015) . In her personal life, Bracco has been married twice and has two daughters, Margaux and Stella. She is also a grandmother and continues to embrace new opportunities in her career and personal endeavors. Lorraine Bracco remains a respected figure in the entertainment industry, known for her versatility and enduring contributions to film and television.

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