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My Take
Annabella Sciorra is, to me, one of those essential character actors who quietly held up American film through the 1990s. With her Brooklyn roots and a striking Italian-American presence, she brought weight to pictures like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle and Jungle Fever without ever needing the loudest role. I value performers who deepen a story rather than dominate it, and that is exactly her register. The ensemble award she earned on stage tells me she is a grounded craftsperson, not a fame chaser. I have lasting admiration for actors who build trust role by role and keep showing up on set.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Annabella Sciorra
- Name (Japanese)
- アナベラ・シオラ
- Reading
- あなべら・しおら
- Born
- March 29, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film producer / film actor / television actor / stage actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- South Shore High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Lunt-Fontanne Award for Ensemble Excellence
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Annabella Sciorra born?
Born March 29, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Annabella Sciorra from?
Annabella Sciorra is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Annabella Sciorra do?
Annabella Sciorra works as film producer, film actor, television actor, stage actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.