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Mira Sorvino (born September 28, 1967) is an American actress. She received an Academy Award for "Best Supporting Actress" for her role in the 1995 movie Mighty Aphrodite. She starred in many other Hollywood movies. More recently she has been starring in low budget or independent movies. She is the daughter of actor Paul Sorvino.
Mira Sorvino | |
|---|---|
Sorvino at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival | |
| Born | Mira Katherine Sorvino September 28, 1967 Tenafly New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse |
Christopher Backus (m. 2004) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Paul Sorvino Lorraine Ruth Davis |
Sorvino and actor Christopher Backus were married June 11, 2004. The couple have four children. Their daughters are Mattea Angel (born 2004)[1] and Lucia (born 2012).[2] Their sons are Johnny Christopher King (born 2006)[3] and Holden Paul Terry Backus (born 2009).[4]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Swans Crossing | Sophia Eva McCormick De Castro | 4 episodes |
| 1993 | The Obit Writer | ||
| 1993 | Amongst Friends[5] | Laura | |
| 1993 | Nyû Yôku no koppu | Maria | |
| 1994 | Parallel Lives | Matty Derosa | |
| 1994 | Quiz Show | Sandra Goodwin | |
| 1994 | Barcelona | Marta Ferrer | |
| 1994 | The Dutch Master | Teresa | |
| 1995 | Mighty Aphrodite | Linda Ash | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actress Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated — BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated — Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role |
| 1995 | Blue in the Face | Young Lady | |
| 1995 | The Buccaneers | Conchita Closson | |
| 1996 | Norma Jean & Marilyn | Marilyn Monroe | Nominated — Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress - Miniseries or a Movie Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film |
| 1996 | Beautiful Girls | Sharon Cassidy | |
| 1996 | Tales of Erotica | Teresa | Segment "The Dutch Master" |
| 1996 | Sweet Nothing | Monika | |
| 1996 | Tarantella | Diane | |
| 1997 | Romy and Michele's High School Reunion | Romy White | Nominated — MTV Movie Award for Best Dance Sequence |
| 1997 | Mimic | Dr. Susan Tyler | Nominated — Saturn Award for Best Actress |
| 1998 | The Replacement Killers | Meg Coburn | |
| 1998 | Lulu on the Bridge | Celia Burns | |
| 1998 | Too Tired to Die | Death/Jean | |
| 1998 | Free Money | Agent Karen Polarski | |
| 1999 | At First Sight | Amy Benic | |
| 1999 | Summer of Sam | Dionna | |
| 2000 | The Great Gatsby | Daisy Buchanan | |
| 2001 | The Grey Zone | Dina | |
| 2001 | The Triumph of Love | The Princess/Phocion/Aspasie | |
| 2002 | WiseGirls | Meg Kennedy | |
| 2002 | Semana santa | Maria Delgado | |
| 2003 | Will & Grace | Diane | Episode "Last Ex To Brooklyn" |
| 2003 | Gods and Generals | Fanny Chamberlain | |
| 2004 | The Final Cut | Delila | |
| 2005 | Human Trafficking | Kate Morozov | Nominated — Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film |
| 2006 | Covert One: The Hades Factor | Rachel Russell | |
| 2007 | Reservation Road | Ruth | |
| 2008 | House | Dr. Cate Milton | Episode "Frozen" |
| 2009 | The Last Templar | Tess Chaykin | |
| 2009 | Multiple Sarcasms | Cari | |
| 2009 | Like Dandelion Dust | Wendy Porter | New York VisionFest Award for Acting - Female Lead Sonoma Valley Film Festival Award for Best Actress San Diego Film Festival Award for Best Actress |
| 2009 | The Trouble with Cali | The Balletmaster | |
| 2009 | Sweet Flame | Sheila | |
| 2009 | Attack on Leningrad | Kate Davis | |
| 2010 | The Presence | The Woman | |
| 2012 | Union Square[6] | Lucy | |
| 2012 | Perfect Sisters | Linda | |
| 2012 | Smitty | Amanda | |
| 2012 | Trade of Innocents | Claire Becker |
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