Edie Falco is an American actress known for her powerful performances in theatre, television and movies. She was interested in a career in acting from young and pursued Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting at SUNY Purchase. During the initial years of her career, Edie Falco acted in minor supporting roles in feature films. A few feature films that earned critical acclaim include ‘Cost of Living’, ‘Sunshine State’ and ‘Laws of Gravity’. She later got acting opportunities in television and this in turn showcased her talent as a dramatic actor. She is best known for her performances in television series ‘Oz’, ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘Nurse Jackie’. She also was active in theatre and made several Broadway play appearances like ‘Side Man’, ‘Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune’, ‘'night, Mother’ and ‘The House of Blue Leaves’. Her performances have earned her several prestigious awards like the Primetime Emmy Awards, The Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Golden Globe Awards. She is known to be an advocate of nonprofit organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and is a spokesperson of ‘Health Care for America NOW!’.
