Lorraine Bracco is an American actress, director and producer. She became an Academy Award nominee for her supporting role in Martin Scorsese’s Good Fellows. Also, Lorraine has repeatedly been nominated for prizes: Golden Globe and Emmy. The actress played one of her best roles in the television series "The Soprano Clan."
Bracco's creative biography has more than fifty roles in television and film projects. She began her career in France, where she moved from the United States in the mid-70s of the last century.
At first, Lorraine worked as a model for the famous Jean-Paul Gaultier. Then starred in several French television projects. After returning to her homeland, in the USA, she continued her cinematic career.
Today, the actress continues to work actively in new projects. In 2019, the new comedy series "Jerk" began to appear on the screens, where Lorraine starred in the lead role.
In the 2000s, Bracco tried herself in the role of producer of the series "My husband is a gangster" and the director of the film "Love and Treason".
In addition to working in the cinema, Lorraine is successfully engaged in business in the production of various types of wines.
early years
The girl was born in the USA, in the fall of 1955. Her ancestors on the father's side were Italians, and her mother was born in England. Thanks to this, Lorraine perfectly mastered several languages at once. She speaks English, French and Italian.
The family raised two daughters. The younger sister of Lorraine is Elizabeth, later on she also became an actress.
Two years after leaving school, Bracco left for France, where she began her career as a model with Jean-Paul Gaultier.
In the same period, Lorraine hosted music programs on one of the French radio stations and received first roles in television projects.
Film career
Bracco began her creative career in cinema with small roles in television projects in France. Returning to the United States in the early 80s, she continued to appear on television. And only in 1987 she received the first serious role in the film "The One Who Protects Me".
Then came the work in the films: "Sing, " "Dream Team, " "On a Moonlit Night, " "Sea of Love." In 1990, the actress was invited to the shooting of the picture "Goodfellas", directed by the famous M. Scorsese.
Bracco appeared on the set with famous actors: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Ray Liotto. The girl played the role of the wife of a gangster. For her work, the artist was nominated for an Oscar in the category "Best Actress in a Supporting Role", as well as for a number of other cinema awards.
The following years were not so successful for the actress. She played in several films, none of which received high marks from film critics.
In the late 90s, Bracco received one of her most successful roles. She played Jennifer Melfi in the cult television project "The Sopranos." The picture was created by director D. Chase, broadcast on the HBO channel for several years. In total, six seasons of the project were shot, the last of which was released in 2007.
Russian viewers could also see this series, shown in our country on NTV and TV3 channels.
For her role in this film, Lorraine was repeatedly nominated for an Emmy and Golden Globe Award.
