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Rosanna Arquette
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Arquette at the 2012 Monte-Carlo Television Festival
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Rosanna Lisa Arquette
August 10, 1959 New York City, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1977–present |
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Anthony Greco
(m. 1979; div. 1980)John Sidel
(m. 1993; div. 1999)Todd Morgan
(m. 2013; separated 2022) |
| Children | 1 |
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Rosanna Lisa Arquette (born August 10, 1959) is an American actress known for her roles in many popular movies and TV shows. She has been acting since she was a teenager.
For her role in the TV movie The Executioner's Song (1982), she was nominated for an Emmy Award, a top honor in television. She won a BAFTA Award, which is a major British film award, for her performance in the movie Desperately Seeking Susan (1985).
Some of her other well-known films include After Hours (1985), The Big Blue (1988), Pulp Fiction (1994), and The Whole Nine Yards (2000). She also directed a documentary called Searching for Debra Winger (2002).
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Early Life and Family
Rosanna Arquette was born in New York City on August 10, 1959. Her family was full of performers. Her mother, Brenda "Mardi" Nowak, was an actress, poet, and acting teacher. Her father, Lewis Arquette, was a film actor and producer. Her grandfather was the famous comedian Cliff Arquette.
Rosanna grew up in a creative environment. Her four younger siblings, Richmond, Patricia, Alexis, and David, all became actors, just like her. This makes the Arquettes one of Hollywood's most famous acting families.
Acting Career
Rise to Fame in the 1980s
Arquette began her career in 1977, appearing in various television shows and movies. She first gained major attention for her role in the TV movie The Executioner's Song (1982), which earned her an Emmy nomination.
Her first leading role in a movie was in Baby It's You (1983). In 1985, she starred with pop star Madonna in the hit film Desperately Seeking Susan. For this role, Arquette won a BAFTA Award. At the time, she often joked that the two questions she was always asked were, "What was it like working with Madonna?" and "Are you the Rosanna in the song 'Rosanna'?"
After starring in the successful western Silverado (1985) and the Martin Scorsese film After Hours (1985), she decided to work in Europe. There, she starred in French director Luc Besson's popular film The Big Blue (1988).
Roles in the 1990s and Beyond
Arquette continued to act in many notable films. In 1994, she had a memorable role as Jody in the classic movie Pulp Fiction. She also appeared in the unique David Cronenberg film Crash (1996).
In 2017, Arquette became a leading voice for change in the film industry. She was one of the first actresses to speak out publicly about unfair treatment of women in Hollywood. She shared her story with reporters from The New Yorker and The New York Times, helping to start an important conversation about respect and safety in the workplace.
Directing and Television Work
Besides acting, Arquette has also worked as a director. She directed the documentary Searching for Debra Winger (2002), where she interviewed many famous actresses about their experiences in Hollywood.
She has also appeared in many television shows. She had recurring roles in the Showtime series The L Word and the ABC show What About Brian. She also made guest appearances on popular shows like Malcolm in the Middle, Grey's Anatomy, and Ray Donovan.
Personal Life
The famous song "Rosanna" by the band Toto was released while Arquette was dating the band's keyboard player, Steve Porcaro. For fun, the band let people think the song was about her. Arquette played along, once joking that the song was about her bringing the band snacks during their late-night recording sessions.
Arquette was also in a relationship with musician Peter Gabriel. Some fans believe his famous song "In Your Eyes" was inspired by her, but this has never been confirmed.
Arquette has been married four times. She has one daughter, Zoë Bleu Sidel, who was born in 1994 and is also an actress.
Charity Work
In 2010, Arquette became a Goodwill Ambassador for The Womanity Foundation. This organization works to support and empower women and girls around the world.
Selected Filmography
Here are some of Rosanna Arquette's most well-known movies and TV shows.
Film
- S.O.B. (1981)
- Baby It's You (1983)
- Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)
- Silverado (1985)
- After Hours (1985)
- The Big Blue (1988)
- New York Stories (1989)
- Nowhere to Run (1993)
- Pulp Fiction (1994)
- Crash (1996)
- Buffalo '66 (1998)
- The Whole Nine Yards (2000)
- Joe Dirt (2001)
- The Divide (2011)
- Peace, Love & Misunderstanding (2012)
- Draft Day (2014)
- Billionaire Boys Club (2018)
Television
- The Executioner's Song (1982)
- Saturday Night Live (1986)
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1996)
- Will & Grace (2003)
- The L Word (2004–2007)
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2005)
- Malcolm in the Middle (2005)
- Grey's Anatomy (2005)
- What About Brian (2006–2007)
- Ray Donovan (2013–2014)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2014)
- CSI: Cyber (2015)
- Ratched (2020)
- Big Sky (2022–2023)
See also
In Spanish: Rosanna Arquette para niños
