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Alicia Coppola Biography

Birth Name:Alicia Coppola

Birth Place:Huntington, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Director

Fast Facts

  • Won a Soap Opera Digest Award in 1993 for Outstanding Younger Leading Actress
  • Her performance in "Another World" earned her a nomination for a 1994 Soap Opera Digest Award
  • Earned her bachelor's degree from New York University in 1990
  • Graduated from the college preparatory school Kent School in 1986
  • Quote: "[on "Jericho"] "If our fans weren't so ardent in their love for the show, we would not have a job․""
  • Quote: "[on her father] "He was a pied piper to all children, a supportive, loyal husband, a dreamer, an actor and a present, fair and loving parent․"
  • Known for roles on "Jericho," "Bull" and the American remake of "Cold Feet․"
  • Had to learn a small amount of sign language for her role in "Jericho․"
  • Stated that she always wanted her character on "Jericho" to have the opportunity to fire a gun
  • Wrote a book called "Gracefully Gone" about her father's battle with brain cancer, which was published in 2013

Awards

  • 1993Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Younger Leading Actress: winner
  • 1994Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Younger Leading Actress: nominated