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)
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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Mira Sorvino Timeline
Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
September 28, 1967: Born
1994: Barcelona
1995: Mighty Aphrodite | Mahalo
1998: The Replacement Killers
1998: Lulu On The Bridge
2003: Gods and Generals
2005: Human Trafficking
2007: Reservation Road
2008: The Last Templar | Mahalo
2008: Multiple Sarcasms
2008: The Trouble With Cali
2009: Like Dandelion Dust
2009: The Presence
2009: Sweet Flame
2009: Sweetwater