Edie Falco

11 Nominations
2 Wins
Edie Falco

Edie Falco (born July 5, 1963) is a television actress best known for playing Carmela Soprano in The Sopranos (1999-2007) and the title role in Nurse Jackie (2009-2015). Over her career she has been nominated 11 times for a Golden Globe as Best Actress in a Television Series, and has won twice, both times for The Sopranos, in 2000 and 2003.

She was born in New York’s Brooklyn, the daughter of Judith Anderson, an actress, and Frank Falco, a jazz drummer. She has acted since she was a child, starting in local theaters and high school productions, and in 1986 graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from the State University of New York at Purchase.

She cut her professional teeth on TV shows such as Law & Order and Homicide: Life on the Street, and quickly became a familiar face playing supporting roles before The Sopranos shot her to stardom. Known as an actor of fierce intelligence and dedication, she continues to be active in television and film.

Unmarried, she adopted a son, Anderson, in 2005 and a daughter, Macy, in 2008. She is a committed vegan and is closely involved with the animal rights organization PETA.

Golden Globe Awards

Awards Database

2003 Winner

2003 Winner

Best Television Actress - Drama Series
Sopranos, The

2000 Winner

2000 Winner

Best Television Actress - Drama Series
Sopranos, The

2015 Nominee

2015 Nominee

Best Television Actress - Musical/Comedy Series
Nurse Jackie

2014 Nominee

2014 Nominee

Best Television Actress - Musical/Comedy Series
Nurse Jackie

2011 Nominee

2011 Nominee

Best Television Actress - Musical/Comedy Series
Nurse Jackie

2010 Nominee

2010 Nominee

Best Television Actress - Musical/Comedy Series
Nurse Jackie

2008 Nominee

2008 Nominee

Best Television Actress - Drama Series
Sopranos, The

2007 Nominee

2007 Nominee

Best Television Actress - Drama Series
Sopranos, The

2005 Nominee

2005 Nominee

Best Television Actress - Drama Series
Sopranos, The

2002 Nominee

2002 Nominee

Best Television Actress - Drama Series
Sopranos, The

2001 Nominee

2001 Nominee

Best Television Actress - Drama Series
Sopranos, The