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• Golden Globe and Academy award winning actress Mira Sorvino first appeared on the soap opera Guiding Light in 1991. Sorvino played a prostitute in the 1995 film Mighty Aphrodite which won her an Academy Award. She also co-starred with Lisa Kudrow in the film Romy and Michele's High School Reunion in 1997. She had a guest appearance in the hit television series House M.D. and stars in the NBC mini-series The Last Templar.

  People Magazine reported on February 12, 2009, that Sorvino and husband Christopher Backus are expecting their third child.People: Mira Sorvino & Husband Expecting Third Child (February 12, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Mira Katherine Sorvino
  2. Born: September 28, 1967
  3. Birthplace: Tenefly, New Jersey
  4. Height: 5'10"
  5. Daughter of actor Paul Sorvino
  6. Affiliated with Amnesty International
  7. Speaks French fluently
  8. Siblings: Michael Sorvino and Amanda Sorvino
  9. Childhood friend with Hope Davis
  10. Spouse: Christopher Backus
  11. Daughter: Mattea Angel
  12. Son: Johnny Christopher King
  13. January 16, 2009: Suffered five broken teeth on the set of The Last Templar.People: Mira Sorvino Breaks Teeth... (January 16, 2009)
  14. February 12, 2009: Announced pregnancy with third childPeople: Mira Sorvino & Husband Expecting Third Child (February 12, 2009)

• Mira Sorvino Quotes

  "When we were doing the boat scene, we were supposed to be on the Turkish sea in a storm to end all storms. A big wave came and washed my contacts out of my eyes, and a hook got caught, and it slams into my face and breaks five of my teeth."People: Mira Sorvino Breaks Teeth... (January 16, 2009)

  "At this point, they run with the [first aid supplies] and makeup and our wonderful producer decides, right now, [costar] Scott Foley and I should have a kiss to end all kisses! They painted my mouth a dark blood, people, and we have this kiss."People: Mira Sorvino Breaks Teeth... (January 16, 2009)

  "We are overjoyed at the thought of welcoming a new addition to the family. With each child the love in our hearts has expanded beyond what we ever imagined was possible."People: Mira Sorvino & Husband Expecting Third Child (February 12, 2009)

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