On July 5, 1963, American actress Edith Falco was born. Falco was born on July 5, 1963, in New York City’s Brooklyn district. She is the daughter of jazz drummer Frank Falco (who later worked in advertising) and actress Judith Anderson. Her father was of Italian ancestry, while her mother was Cornish, Swedish, and English. Her brothers are Joseph and Paul, and Ruth is a sister.
Since she was four years old, Falco has been raised on Long Island, moving with her family to Hicksville, North Babylon, and eventually West Islip. She appeared in plays at the East Farmingdale Arena Players Repertory Theater as a young child performer, where her mother also appeared.
She is best recognized for her roles as Carmela Soprano in the HBO series The Sopranos and Nurse Jackie Peyton in the Showtime comedy Nurse Jackie (1999–2007). (2009–2015). In the HBO prison drama Oz, she played Diane Whittlesey (1997–2000).
Where did Edie Falco go to college and high school?
Falco graduated from Northport High School in 1981 and obtained his diploma.
Did Edie Falco go to film school?
Falco graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from the State University of New York at Purchase in 1986.