Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Lorraine Bracco
Discover the career path of Lorraine Bracco, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Lorraine Bracco is a celebrated American actress, most renowned for her role as Dr. Jennifer Melfi in the critically acclaimed HBO series, *The Sopranos*, and for her portrayal of Karen Hill in Martin Scorsese's iconic film, *Goodfellas*. Before achieving mainstream success in Hollywood, Bracco started as a model in France and acted in Italian films during the 1980s. Her English-language debut was in *The Pick-up Artist* (1987). Throughout her distinguished career, Bracco has garnered numerous nominations, including an Academy Award, Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards, solidifying her place as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1974: Move to France
In 1974, Lorraine Bracco moved to France and began working as a fashion model for Jean-Paul Gaultier, living there for about ten years.
1979: Film Debut
In 1979, Lorraine Bracco played a major role in the film adaptation of Marc Camoletti's play, Duos sur canapé.
1987: English-Language Debut
In 1987, Lorraine Bracco made her English-language debut in "The Pick-up Artist" and also appeared in "Someone to Watch Over Me".
1987: Someone to Watch Over Me Role
In 1987, Lorraine Bracco starred in "Someone to Watch Over Me".
1989: Roles in Sing and The Dream Team
In 1989, Lorraine Bracco had roles in the films "Sing" and "The Dream Team".
1990: Role in Goodfellas
In 1990, Lorraine Bracco played Karen Hill in "Goodfellas", earning her an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe nomination.
1990: Goodfellas Role
In 1990, Lorraine Bracco played Karen Hill in the film "Goodfellas".
1991: Appearance in Switch
In 1991, Lorraine Bracco appeared in the film "Switch".
1992: Roles in Medicine Man and Radio Flyer
In 1992, Lorraine Bracco appeared in the films "Medicine Man" and "Radio Flyer".
1995: Roles in Hackers and The Basketball Diaries
In 1995, Lorraine Bracco appeared in the films "Hackers" and "The Basketball Diaries".
1999: The Sopranos Debut
In 1999, Lorraine Bracco began her role as Dr. Jennifer Melfi in the HBO crime drama series "The Sopranos".
1999: Emmy Nomination for The Sopranos
In 1999, Lorraine Bracco received her first nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the Emmy Awards for her role in "The Sopranos".
2000: Golden Globe Nomination for The Sopranos
In 2000, Lorraine Bracco received a nomination at the Golden Globe awards for Best TV Actress in a Drama for her role in "The Sopranos".
2001: Role in Riding in Cars with Boys
In 2001, Lorraine Bracco appeared in the film "Riding in Cars with Boys".
2001: Second Emmy Nomination for The Sopranos
In 2001, Lorraine Bracco received her second consecutive nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the Emmy Awards for her role in "The Sopranos".
2002: Golden Globe Nomination
In 2002, Lorraine Bracco was nominated at the Golden Globe awards for Best TV Actress in a Drama for her role in "The Sopranos".
2006: Bracco Wines on Top Chef
In 2006, Lorraine Bracco's line of wines, Bracco Wines, was featured on the Season 1 finale of Bravo's show Top Chef, and she appeared as a guest judge.
2007: Interview with Daniel Simone
During a 2007 interview with Daniel Simone, Lorraine Bracco recounted her experience working with Lina Wertmüller in the film "Camorra", which inspired her to pursue acting.
2007: The Sopranos Series Finale
In 2007, Lorraine Bracco concluded her performance in the crime drama series "The Sopranos".
2007: Emmy Nomination for Supporting Actress
In 2007, Lorraine Bracco was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role in "The Sopranos".
2010: Rizzoli & Isles Co-starring Role
From 2010, Lorraine Bracco co-starred in the TNT crime drama "Rizzoli & Isles" as Angela Rizzoli.
2015: Publication of Self-Help Book
In 2015, Lorraine Bracco wrote a self-help book titled "To the Fullest: The Clean Up Your Act Plan to Lose Weight, Rejuvenate, and Be the Best You Can Be".
2016: Recurring Role in Dice
Beginning in 2016, Lorraine Bracco had a recurring role as Toni on the Showtime comedy series "Dice".
2017: Blue Bloods Recurring Role
From 2017 to 2018, Lorraine Bracco had a recurring role as Mayor Margaret Dutton in the CBS police drama series "Blue Bloods".
2018: Blue Bloods Recurring Role
From 2017 to 2018, Lorraine Bracco had a recurring role as Mayor Margaret Dutton in the CBS police drama series "Blue Bloods".
2020: Starring in My Big Italian Adventure
In 2020, Lorraine Bracco starred in the HGTV documentary television series "My Big Italian Adventure", which chronicled her renovation of a 200-year-old house in Sambuca di Sicilia.
2022: Voice Role in Pinocchio Remake
In 2022, Lorraine Bracco voiced Sofia the Seagull in the Robert Zemeckis remake of "Pinocchio".
2023: Starring in Jacir
In 2023, Lorraine Bracco starred in Waheed AlQawasmi's debut film "Jacir" as Meryl, receiving praise for her performance.
Mentioned in this timeline
Home Box Office HBO is a flagship American pay television...
CBS is a major American commercial broadcast television and radio...
Trinitrotoluene TNT or -trinitrotoluene is a chemical compound C H...
France officially the French Republic is a country primarily in...
Dreams are involuntary sequences of images ideas emotions and sensations...
Pinocchio the protagonist of Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio...
Trending
15 minutes ago Francisco Lindor Joins Hall of Fame Conversation After Reaching 50 WAR Milestone
15 minutes ago Knies advised by referees on screening Bobrovsky; Maple Leafs face challenges.
15 minutes ago Clay Holmes thrives as Mets starter after key tweak, ex-Yankee joins Mets.
16 minutes ago Vanna White's childhood revisited: Adorable video and South Carolina home visit delight fans.
1 hour ago Godfather Fans Shocked: Iconic Scene with James Caan Was Improvised!
1 hour ago Jennifer Lawrence's Baseball Cap Trend: Celebrities Embrace Novelty and Vintage Styles
Popular
Jane Goodall is a renowned English primatologist zoologist and anthropologist...
Pope Francis is the current head of the Catholic Church...
Cristiano Ronaldo often nicknamed CR is a highly decorated Portuguese...
The Real ID Act of is a US federal law...
Michael Jordan also known as MJ is an American businessman...
Russell Westbrook III is an American professional basketball player currently...