Edie Falco facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Edie Falco
Falco in 2010
Born	Edith Falco (1963-07-05) July 5, 1963 (age 62) New York City, U.S.
Education	State University of New York at Purchase (BFA)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1987–present
Children	2
Relatives	Edward Falco (uncle)
Awards	Full list

Edith Falco (born July 5, 1963) is a famous American actress. She is well-known for her many roles on television and in movies. Edie Falco has won many important awards for her acting. These include four Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and five Screen Actors Guild Awards. She was also nominated for a Tony Award for her work on stage.

She became very famous for playing Carmela Soprano in the TV show The Sopranos. Many people think this was one of the best acting performances ever on television. For this role, she won three Emmy Awards. She also won an Emmy for her main role in the show Nurse Jackie (2009–2015). Edie Falco has appeared in many other TV shows, like 30 Rock, Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders, Homicide: Life on the Street, and Oz.

In movies, she first appeared in Sweet Lorraine (1987). She has played lead roles in films like Laws of Gravity (1992) and Judy Berlin (1999). She also had supporting roles in movies such as Bullets Over Broadway (1994), Sunshine State (2002), and Avatar: The Way of Water (2022).

Edie Falco has also performed on Broadway, which is a famous theater district in New York City. She was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her role in The House of Blue Leaves (2011).

Early Life and Education

Edie Falco was born in Brooklyn, New York City, on July 5, 1963. Her mother, Judith Anderson, was an actress, and her father, Frank Falco, was a jazz drummer. Her family moved several times on Long Island when she was growing up.

From a young age, Edie loved acting. She performed in plays at the Arena Players Repertory Theater, where her mother also acted. She went to Northport High School and graduated in 1981. During her senior year, she played Eliza Doolittle in a school play called My Fair Lady. After high school, she studied acting at the State University of New York at Purchase. She earned her degree in acting in 1986.

Acting Career Highlights

Early Roles and Growing Fame

Early in her career, Edie Falco appeared in TV shows like Law & Order and Homicide: Life on the Street. A producer named Tom Fontana noticed her talent after seeing her in the 1992 movie Laws of Gravity. He said she was a very honest and simple actress. At that time, Edie was a struggling actress, and these TV roles helped her pay her rent.

She also had a small role in the movie Bullets Over Broadway (1994). Her friend, Eric Mendelsohn, who was a classmate from college, helped her get this part. Eric Mendelsohn later directed Edie in his movie Judy Berlin, which won an award at the Sundance Film Festival. She also starred in his next film, 3 Backyards.

In 1997, Edie Falco began playing a prison officer named Diane Whittlesey in the HBO TV series Oz. This role helped her become more widely known.

The Sopranos and Major Awards

Edie Falco at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival

Edie Falco's biggest role came in 1999 with the HBO drama The Sopranos. She played Carmela Soprano, the wife of a Mafia boss. The show was very popular and is considered one of the greatest TV series ever made.

For her amazing performance as Carmela, Edie Falco won many awards. She won three Emmy Awards for Best Actress in a Drama Series. She also received two Golden Globe Awards and five Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2003, she won a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and a SAG Award all in the same year, which is a rare achievement for an actress.

While working on The Sopranos, Edie Falco also appeared in movies like Freedomland and Sunshine State. She also had a guest role in Will & Grace and a recurring role in 30 Rock.

Nurse Jackie and Broadway Return

Edie Falco at a Drama League event in 2010

From 2009 to 2015, Edie Falco starred as the main character, Nurse Jackie Peyton, in the TV series Nurse Jackie. This show was a dark comedy. For her work in the first season, she won her fourth Primetime Emmy Award, this time for Best Actress in a Comedy Series. She also received many nominations for Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards for this role.

In 2011, Edie Falco returned to Broadway in the play The House of Blue Leaves. She played the part of Bananas and was nominated for a Tony Award. Critics praised her ability to show both funny and sad emotions in her performance.

In 2016, she appeared in the web series Horace and Pete, playing Sylvia. She acted alongside famous actors like Steve Buscemi and Alan Alda.

Recent Projects

In 2017, Edie Falco played Leslie Abramson in the TV series Law & Order True Crime, which was about the Menendez Murders. This role earned her another Emmy nomination. That same year, she was in the film I Love You, Daddy. The film's release was canceled due to issues with its director. Edie Falco later said she was sad about the cancellation because the director worked very hard on it.

In 2020, she starred in the CBS police drama Tommy. In 2021, she played Hillary Rodham Clinton in the FX series Impeachment: American Crime Story. Critics praised her performance, saying she showed a wide range of emotions. In 2023, she played Amy Davidson, a fictional version of Pete Davidson's mother, in his show Bupkis on Peacock.

Personal Life

Edie Falco adopted a son in 2005 and a daughter in 2008. She is a Buddhist.

She has been in a relationship with musician Keith Cotton since 2023.

Activism and Health

Edie Falco is a vegan, meaning she does not eat meat or animal products. She has worked with PETA to encourage people to be kind to animals. She believes that respecting animal life is very important for society.

She has also spoken out about social issues. During the 2004 U.S. presidential election, she appeared in a TV commercial for Mothers Opposing George W. Bush. She also became a spokesperson for Health Care for America Now.

In 2003, Edie Falco was diagnosed with breast cancer. She chose to keep this private for a year before sharing the news.

Filmography

Film

Television

Theatre

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Edie Falco para niños