Born July 5, 1963, in Brooklyn, N.Y., Edie Falco studied at the prestigious Conservatory of Theatre Arts and Film and supported her acting dream by taking on odd assignments -- including dressing up as a giant Cookie Monster.Falco eventually hit her stride playing tough-talking women in films such as Cop Land (1997) and scored her first major screen role in Random Hearts (1999, opposite Harrison Ford). But it was her portrayal of New Jersey mob wife Carmela Soprano in the hit HBO series "The Sopranos" that made Falco a household name, earning her three Emmys, two Golden Globes and three Screen Actors Guild awards.
A breast cancer survivor, Falco continues to tackle acting projects onstage and in front of the camera, including a key role in Freedomland (2006). Her return to the small screen in the cable series "Nurse Jackie" netted Falco her fourth Emmy win in 2010.
The SopranosIt's not easy running both a crime family and one's own family, but with the help of his secret shrink (Lorraine Bracco), New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) manages both -- though just barely -- in this darkly comedic and critically acclaimed crime series from HBO. Murder in the... Read More
3 BackyardsElias Koteas, Edie Falco and Rachel Resheff star as neighbors in this slice-of-life suburban drama that follows their separate stories over the course of one long and emotionally trying autumn afternoon. A businessman and his wife find their marriage unraveling, a housewife obsesses over a minor... Read More
Sunshine StateIn this tale about small-town folks battling big-time business, Desiree Perry (Angela Bassett) returns to her hometown of Plantation Island, Fla., to resurrect herself and reconnect with her family. Longtime resident Marly Temple (Edie Falco) runs her family's small motel. When a big developer... Read More
Cost of LivingDrifter Billie (Edie Falco) is always looking to turn a fast buck. When she schemes a car accident that doesn't pay out, she decides to stay in a small Long Island town on the water's edge. At her hotel, she meets Ben (James Villemaire), who seems like an easy mark but ends up taking all her money... Read More
Childhood's EndEdie Falco stars in this compelling story of two teenage friends exploring their emerging sexuality: Greg, by having an affair with his friend's mother -- a woman twice his age -- and Denise, by sleeping with another girl. Eager to reach adulthood, each must first learn to deal with the consequences... Read More
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3 Backyards (2010) | R | |
Nurse Jackie (2009) | NR | |
The Great New Wonderful (2006) | R | |
The Girl from Monday (2005) | R | |
The Quiet (2005) | R | |
Freedomland (2005) | R | |
Love and Support (2003) | NR | |
Sunshine State (2002) | PG-13 | |
Overnight Sensation (2000) | NR | |
Random Hearts (1999) | R | |
The Sopranos (1999) | TV-MA | |
Judy Berlin (1999) | NR | |
A Price Above Rubies (1998) | R | |
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Childhood's End (1997) | NR | |
Oz (1997) | TV-MA | |
Blind Light (1997) | NR | |
Cost of Living (1997) | NR | |
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The Addiction (1995) | NR | |
Backfire (1995) | PG-13 | |
Homicide: Season 3 (1994) | TV-14 | |
Homicide: Seasons 1 & 2 (1993) | TV-14 | |
Laws of Gravity (1992) | NR | |
Trust (1990) | R | |
Sweet Lorraine (1987) | PG-13 | |
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