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Laura San Giacomo

Laura San Giacomo was born on November 14, 1962, in West Orange, New Jersey, and is of Italian descent. Her parents, MaryJo and John San Giacomo, raised her in Denville, New Jersey. She attended Morris Knolls High School before enrolling at the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in Pittsburgh. She graduated in 1984 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting. After completing her education, San Giacomo moved to New York City to pursue her acting career.

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Early Stage Career and Theater Work

San Giacomo began her career in theater. One of her early notable performances was in the production of Wrong Turn at Lungfish, directed by Garry Marshall. She also appeared in various stage productions, including Shakespearean plays such as The Tempest, As You Like It, Crimes of the Heart, and Romeo and Juliet, showcasing her versatility and classical training.

Television and Film Breakthrough

San Giacomo made her television debut in 1987 with guest appearances in several TV series. In 1988, she played the character Theresa Farantino in Crime Story and also had a role in the long-running soap opera All My Children. Her breakthrough in film came in 1989 when she portrayed Cynthia Patrice Bishop in Steven Soderbergh’s critically acclaimed drama Sex, Lies, and Videotape. Her performance earned her significant attention and established her as a rising talent in Hollywood.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 14 Nov, 1962
Age: 57 yrs
Occupations: Actor
Television actor
Film actor
Voice actor
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: West Orange
Education: Carnegie Mellon University
Washington College
Gender: Female
Description: American actress
Spouse: Cameron Dye[1990-1998]
Matt Adler [M. 2000]
Net Worth 2021: 6 million
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Last Modified: Oct 22 2025
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