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Drea de Matteo Biography

Birth Name:
Andrea Donna de Matteo
Birth Place:
Queens, New York, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • First name is pronounced "Dray
  • " Has numerous tattoos, including a crucifix on her ankle and her mother and father's names on her right arm
  • Appeared in the pilot of The Sopranos as a restaurant hostess; she was later called back to take on the role of Adriana
  • Co-owned a clothing store, Filth Mart, in Manhattan's East Village (opened in 1999 but since closed)
  • She also designs clothing
  • Founded Great Dane Productions with her friend Robin Whitehouse

Awards

  • 2005Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2004Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2004Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2004Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2002Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2001Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2000Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated

Relationships

  • Darren de Matteo -- Brother
  • Joe de Matteo -- Brother
  • Alabama Gypsyrose Jennings -- Daughter
  • Albert de Matteo -- Father
  • Michael Devin -- Fiancé
  • Donna de Matteo -- Mother
  • Waylon Albert Jennings -- Son