Sharon Angela
Sharon Angela is an American film and television actress, screenwriter, and film director. She is known for her portrayal of Rosalie Aprile on the HBO series The Sopranos.
Sharon Angela | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 14, 1963 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, screenwriter, film director |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Biography
Angela has appeared in several films such as Cabaret Maxinef, 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.
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 | |
| TBA | Under the Boardwalk | Mrs. Marinara (voice) | Upcoming film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Connie | TV Series. 1 episode: "Semi-Professional" |
| 1993–2004 | Law & Order | Delia/Brenda McCarthy/Doris/Vanessa | TV series. 5 episodes:
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| 1999–2007 | The Sopranos | Rosalie Aprile | TV series; 38 episodes. |
| 2010 | Celebrity Ghost Stories | Herself | TV series. 1 episode: "Sugar Ray Leonard/Aida Tuturro Johnathon Schaech/Sharon Angela" |
| 2014 | Californication | Cranky Woman on Plane | TV series. 1 episode: "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 |