Drea de Matteo - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 19, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 |
| Birthplace | Queens, New York City, New York, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Drea de Matteo's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Her portrayal of Adriana La Cerva on HBO's 'The Sopranos', as well as major roles in 'Desperate Housewives,' 'Joey,' and 'Sons of Anarchy.' |
Intro
Drea de Matteo is an American actress best known for her roles as Adriana La Cerva on 'The Sopranos' and Angie Bolen on 'Desperate Housewives.' She has received critical acclaim, including winning a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance on 'The Sopranos.'
Early Life & Background
Drea de Matteo was born in Queens, New York City, to Donna, a playwright and playwriting teacher, and Albert A. De Matteo, a furniture manufacturer. She is of Italian descent and attended Loyola School before studying at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she initially planned to pursue film directing before focusing on acting.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Adriana La Cerva on HBO's 'The Sopranos', winning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2004.
- Starred as Gina Tribbiani on NBC's 'Joey', a spin-off of 'Friends.'
- Played Angie Bolen on ABC's 'Desperate Housewives' (2009-2010).
- Featured as Wendy Case in FX's 'Sons of Anarchy' (2008–2014).
Trivia
- Drea de Matteo owns a clothing store in the East Village, New York, called Filth Mart.
- She appeared in music videos for bands such as Nickelback ('Rockstar').
- Her Emmy win for 'The Sopranos' came in 2004.
FAQs
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Drea de Matteo is 54 years old.
Drea de Matteo was born the 19 January 1972.
Queens, New York City, New York, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About January 19th, 1972, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 19th, 1972 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: American Pie (Parts 1 and 2) by Don McLean
- #1 UK song: I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) by The New Seekers
- Popular movie: The Godfather directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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