Although this exotic beauty possesses a famous film-biz surname, she isn't related to Francis Ford (although movie producer Denise Di Novi is her cousin). Primarily a small-screen player, Coppola started out as a host on the MTV game show
Remote Control before landing a three-year stint on
Another World. She graduated to prime time with an impressive succession of guest appearances on some of the hottest series of the '90s (
NYPD Blue,
Chicago Hope). Able to project intelligence and an appealing toughness, she was perfectly cast as a savvy stockbroker on the Wall Street-set
Bull. But when the show was canceled, she returned to guest spots, including recurring roles on
NCIS and
American Dreams.
Alicia Coppola Fast Facts:
- Became a model after her NYC landlord, who had connections at an agency, suggested she try it.
- Big break came in 1991 when she was cast as Lorna Devon on Another World.
- Won a Soap Opera Digest Award in 1993 for Outstanding Younger Leading Actress.
- Cousin to film producer Denise Di Novi (Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns, Message in a Bottle).
- Alicia Coppola Relationships:
- Anthony Michael Jones - Husband
- Denise Di Novi - Cousin
- Matthew Coppola - Brother
- Mila Rose Jones - Daughter
- College:
- New York University, New York, NY (1990)
