A Look Behind the Scenes of Edie Falco's Career
Early Life and EducationEdie Falco was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 5th, 1963. She attended SUNY Purchase in Westchester, New York, majoring in acting. After graduating in 1986, Falco joined the Off-Broadway Atlantic Theater Company. She was awarded a Fellowship by the New York Foundation for the Arts for her work in theatre.Breaking into TelevisionFalco got her first major television role in 1993 when she starring in the NBC drama series, Law & Order. This led to a cast in the 1995-1996 NBC comedy series, The Four Seasons. Falco was then cast in a leading role in the classic HBO drama series, The Sopranos. Falco earned six consecutive Emmy nominations and won three Emmy awards for her performance as Carmela Soprano.Award Winning FilmsFalco's appearance in The Sopranos helped to launch her career in film. She was cast in the leading roles in a number of award-winning films, including Ozark, Sunshine State, and The Cooler. Falco earned Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for her roles in the 2004 film, Barrier. She also earned an Academy Award nomination for best actress for her performance in Garden State.Stage Career Falco's stage career spanned from 1990 to 2018. She appeared in countless Off-Broadway plays and Broadway productions. Falco received Tony Award nominations for her performances in The Lucky Spot, Side Man, and The House of Blue Leaves. In 2004 and again in 2018, Falco won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her starring roles in Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune and Four by Tennessee.Awards and AccoladesThroughout her career, Falco has won numerous awards and accolades, including 4 Emmy Awards, 3 Screen Actors Guild Awards, 4 Golden Globe Awards, a Tony Award, and an Academy Award nomination. She was also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Falco was presented with the 2018 International Emmy Directorate Award for her outstanding work in television.