She eventually starred in the science fiction horror film Mimic opposite Jeremy Northam and Josh Brolin. She gained further recognition for her appearance in the comedy Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion opposite Lisa Kudrow in 1997. In 1996 she played Sharon Cassidy in the romantic comedy-drama Beautiful Girls and followed that up with her role in the short film Tales of Erotica. She played the supporting role in the film which earned her numerous awards and accolades for her immense performance. Sorvino earned the role of Linda Ash in the blockbuster Woody Allen’s comedy film Mighty Aphrodite. Mira continued to appear in films Quiz Show, Sweet Nothing, and Barcelona but the turning point of her career came in 1995 when she got a big role. In the very next year, she made her feature film debut in Amongst Friends where she was cast as Laura.
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In 1992 she landed her first prominent role in the teen drama TV series titled Swans Crossing in which she played the role of Sophia Eva McCormick De Castro for 6 episodes.
After moving to New York City she got an opportunity to work at legendary actor Robert De Niro’s production company named TriBeCa.įrom that point forward she started getting minor roles in a handful of projects such as movies and thriller dramas. Sorvino was interested in acting since her childhood but she got she did some odd jobs before launching her acting career. As an exchange student in Beijing, China, she spent a year where she learned Mandarin Chinese language. She pursued studies for a Bachelor’s degree in East Asian studies and eventually earned a Magna Cum Laude degree back in 1989.īefore this, in 1985 Mira was part of one of the co-ed A Cappella groups called Harvard-Radcliffe Veritones. Mira was a brilliant student at Dwight-Englewood School so shortly after her graduation she was accepted into Harvard University. Her mother Ruth wanted her to pursue social causes as she participated in Washington. Around this time she also got a chance to act in Dwight-Englewood School’s theatrical shows. While growing up in Tenafly, New Jersey, she developed an interest in writing and performing and she started doing that in the backyard of the house with her childhood friend Hope Davis.
Her father Paul Anthony Sorvino was an actor, director, sculptor, and entrepreneur while her mother Lorraine Ruth is a former actress, activist, and Therapist for Alzheimer’s Patients. She was raised in a well-settled family and all of them have worked in the entertainment industry. Mira Katherine Sorvino was born in Manhattan, New York City, on the 28th of September 1967.
After pursuing her degree from Harvard University, she continued to focus on her acting career.Īfter appearing in several movies as an actor, she started working as a producer and earned numerous award nominations in her 3 decade-successful career, such as Primetime Emmy Award, BAFTA, and many others.
Mira made her film debut with the 1985s film The Stuff in which she portrayed an uncredited character of a plant worker. The popular U.S magazine People Magazine listed her in their “ 50 Most Beautiful People In The World” in the 1996s list. Sorvino made a name for herself in Hollywood film with her appearance in numerous popular projects and became the most prominent actress in the film industry. In this comedy film, she played the role of Linda Ash which led her to win the Academy Award and Golden Globe in the category of Best Supporting Actress. She began her acting career back in the early 1990s and rose to fame with her role in Woody Allen’s film titled Mighty Aphrodite in 1995. Mira Sorvino Net Worth and Income: Mira Sorvino is an American actress and producer from Manhattan, New York City, who has a net worth of $16 million as of 2022.
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