Laura San Giacomo
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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.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 14 Nov, 1962
- Age
- 57 yrs
- Occupations
- Actor
Television actor
Film actor
Voice actor
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- 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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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.
