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Known for
Actor
Gender
Female
Birthday
28 September
Location
New York, United States
Edit pageMira Sorvino
Biography
Mira Sorvino is an American actress known for her work in film and television.
She was born Mira Katherine Sorvino on September 28, 1967, in Tenafly, New Jersey. She studied at Harvard University, where she graduated with a degree in East Asian studies before pursuing an acting career.
Sorvino gained widespread recognition for her performance as Linda Ash in Mighty Aphrodite (1995), directed by Woody Allen. Her performance earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Golden Globe Award.
Her other notable films include Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997), Mimic (1997), The Replacement Killers (1998), Summer of Sam (1999), and The Great Gatsby (2000). She has also appeared extensively in television productions.
Mira Sorvino has continued working in both independent and mainstream films and has also been involved in advocacy and humanitarian work.
