Sharon Angela
American actress
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Sharon Angela Curryto (born August 8, 1961)[1] is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Rosalie Aprile on the HBO series The Sopranos.
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August 19, 1961
Sharon Angela | |
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Angela as Rosalie Aprile in The Sopranos | |
| Born | Sharon Angela Curryto August 19, 1961 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Biography
Sharon Angela Curryto was born on August 8, 1961 and grew up Stamford, Connecticut.[1] She has appeared in several films such as Cabaret Maxime, The Hungry Ghosts, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, On the Run, and Two Family House. Her television credits include guest appearances on Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. During the sixth season of The Sopranos, Angela was elevated from guest star to series regular for her character Rosalie Aprile, the widow of Jackie Aprile Sr., and is also a close friend of Carmela Soprano.
She co-wrote the 2005 film, The Collection and co-directed the 2007 film, Made in Brooklyn. She also voiced Angie Pegorino in the 2008 video game Grand Theft Auto IV.
Angela is an instructor at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Los Angeles.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Nowhereville | Dextra | Short film |
| 1993 | Fly by Night | Lisa | |
| The Dutch Master | Dorothy | Short film | |
| 1996 | Tales of Erotica | Dorothy | Segment: "The Dutch Master" |
| Breathing Room | Additional Patron | ||
| 1999 | On the Run | Tina | |
| Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai | Blonde with Jaguar | ||
| 2000 | Two Family House | Gloria | |
| 2003 | Red Passport | Theresa | |
| 2004 | Lbs. | Theresa Perota | |
| Confessions of a Dangerous Mime | Mimi Telesta | Short film | |
| 2005 | Paintball the Movie: Court Jesters | Eric's Mom | |
| The Collection | Several characters | Also writer | |
| 2009 | Circledrawers | Judy | TV Movie |
| The Hungry Ghosts | Sharon | ||
| City Island | Tanya | ||
| Frame of Mind | Mary | ||
| 2010 | Skate | Mom | Short film |
| 2011 | Hip Priest | Franny | Short film |
| 2013 | Broken City | Amber (voice) | |
| Empire State | Dina | ||
| Dump Truck | Aunt Mary | Short film | |
| Over/Under | Teresa | TV movie | |
| 2014 | The M Word | Angela De Marco | |
| 2018 | Cabaret Maxime | Shannon | |
| 2019 | Across Sagittarius Street | Gordia | |
| 2023 | Under the Boardwalk | Mrs. Marinara (voice) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–2004 | Law & Order | Brenda McCarthy Doris Delia Vanessa | 5 episodes:
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| 1999–2007 | The Sopranos | Rosalie Aprile | 38 episodes |
| 2002 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Connie | Season 1 Episode 15: "Semi-Professional" |
| 2010 | Celebrity Ghost Stories | Herself | Episode: "Sugar Ray Leonard/Aida Tuturro/Johnathon Schaech/Sharon Angela" |
| 2014 | Californication | Cranky Woman on Plane | Season 7 Episode 12: "Grace" |
Other
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Grand Theft Auto IV | Angie Pegorino (voice) |
As writer
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Collection |
As director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Made in Brooklyn |