Elizabeth Bracco Explained

Elizabeth Bracco
Children:2
Relatives:Lorraine Bracco (sister)
Occupation:Actress

Elizabeth Bracco is an American actress best known for her role as Marie Spatafore, the wife of Vito Spatafore, on the HBO TV series The Sopranos.

Early life

Elizabeth Bracco is a daughter of Eileen (née Molyneux) and Salvatore Bracco, Sr. Salvatore was of Italian descent. Eileen was born in England and had French ancestry.[1] [2] They met during World War II. Eileen came with Salvatore to the U.S. as a war bride.[3] [4]

Bracco was raised on Long Island. She has a sister, the actress Lorraine Bracco, who was a main cast member on The Sopranos, and a brother, Salvatore, Jr.

Career

Bracco has appeared in a number of other films, including Mystery Train, Louis & Frank, Trees Lounge, and The Impostors. She has played minor roles in the movies The Color of Money, Stakeout, and Analyze This. In addition to portraying Vito Spatafore's wife on The Sopranos, Bracco appeared in the pilot of the TV series Crime Story.

Personal life

In 1987, Bracco married her Stakeout co-star, Aidan Quinn. They have two daughters, one of whom has autism.[5] Formerly residents of Englewood, New Jersey, Bracco and her family reside in Palisades[6] and Marbletown, New York.[7] [8]

Filmography

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
1986The Color of MoneyDiane at Bar
1987StakeoutBar Waitress
1989Mystery TrainDee Dee
1990DenialLizzie
1991Jumpin' at the BoneyardCathy
1992In the SoupJackie
1993Money for NothingEleanor Coyle
Household SaintsFran
1994Somebody to LoveTaxi Dancer
1995Closer to Home (film)Alma
1996Trees LoungeTheresa
The First Wives ClubDancer
1998Louis & FrankAngeline Di Buffoni
1999The 24 Hour WomanNurse
Analyze ThisMarie Vitti
200213 MoonsLouise Potter
2007InterviewWoman at Restaurant

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1986Crime StoryWaitressEpisode: "Pilot"
1988The StreetCynthia ScolariEpisode: "They Drink Human Milk"
1993TriBeCaBridal ConsultantEpisode: "The Hopeless Romantic"
2006–2007The SopranosMarie Spatafore8 episodes

Notes and References

  1. News: Lorraine Bracco Savors Her Big Break As A Hollywood Strong Woman . October 15, 1987 . Jay . Carr . Chicago Tribune.
  2. News: A Mafia Wife Makes Lorraine Bracco a Princess . . Alex . Witchel . September 27, 1990.
  3. Web site: Eileen Bracco Obituary . The Record . New Jersey . November 28, 2010 . June 3, 2015.
  4. Web site: Obituaries: Bracco, Salvatore Sr. . . March 19, 2013 . April 15, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130319105345/http://www.nyjnews.com/obits/Obit1.php?pid=3103578 . March 19, 2013 .
  5. Web site: McGoldrick. Debbie. The Mighty Quinn. IrishAbroad.com . 18 September 2008. 20 September 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20120604165532/http://www.irishabroad.com/news/irish-voice/entertainment/Articles/mighty-quinn180908.aspx. 4 June 2012. dead.
  6. Web site: David. Mark. Al Pacino Sells Palisades Guest House. Variety. 24 May 2013.
  7. Web site: Rohan. Virginia. Aidan Quinn talks about his role on 'Elementary' . NorthJersey.com . . 31 October 2013.
  8. Web site: Van Buskirk. Leslie. Daniel Craig, Anne Hathaway, The Clintons: Is Hippie Town Woodstock the New High-End NYC Getaway? . The Hollywood Reporter. 12 Apr 2013.