Laura San Giacomo Fast Facts
Posted by admin on July 28 2006
Real Name – Laura San Giacomo
Birthplace – West Orange or Hoboken, New Jersey
Residence – San Fernando Valley, California
Birth date – November 14, 1962 (43 years old)
Height – 5′2″
Ethnicity – Italian-American
Highschool – Morris Knolls High School in Denville, New Jersey
College – Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in Pittsburgh
Spouse – Matt Adler (2000 – Present)
Divorced – Cameron Dye (1990 – 1998)
Son – Mason (Born in 1996)
Profession – Actress in Television and Film
Last name is pronounced “San Jee-ah-co-mo”.
Her son, Mason, has cerebral palsy and cannot walk unassisted.
Laura carried her interest for acting on to college where she completed a fine arts degree with an emphasis in acting at Carnegie-Mellon University.
Laura was going to star in a biopic of Frida Kahlo, but it was cancelled because of a backlash from fans who insisted that a Mexican be cast. Salma Hayek has since starred in a version.
Laura’s hair color is naturally red although she dyes it brown quite often.
Hobbies include horseback riding, gymnastics, ice skating, ballet, tennis, golf & playing piano.
Loves sneakers and vintage clothes.
Favorite book – The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Favorite actor – Harrison Ford and Matt Damon.
Drives a black 1998 Ford Explorer.
Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series – Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for JUST SHOOT ME (1999)
Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture at Golden Globe Awards for SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE (1990)
Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at BAFTA Awards for SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE (1990)
Cousin of Torry Castellano (aka Donna C) of the rock group “The Donnas”.
As a mother of a child with learning and physical disabilities, Laura is a strong supporter for inclusive educational opportunities for all children.
