“Men in Black,” “Dogma,” “Beyond the Law,” “After Work,” “More Than Life,” are paintings that made Linda Fiorentino remember the audience. By the age of 59, the actress managed to star in about thirty films and series. Sexy spy, extravagant sculptor, notorious housewife - whatever roles she played. What else can you tell about the star?
Linda Fiorentino: the beginning of the road
The actress was born in Philadelphia. A joyful event took place in March 1958. Linda Fiorentino was born into a family of emigrants. Her parents, in search of a better share, moved to the USA from Italy. There is practically no information about the first years of Linda's life. She does not like to talk about her childhood in an interview. It is only known that in addition to her, seven more children grew up in the family - five girls and two boys.
By the time of graduation, the future star has not yet decided on the choice of profession. Fiorentino entered Rosemont College, where she studied political science. It was assumed that after graduating from this educational institution she would continue her education at a law school, but fate decreed otherwise. In college, the girl began to play in amateur performances, she had a desire to connect life with dramatic art.
First successes
Linda Fiorentino graduated from college, moved to New York and began studying in the studio at the Circle Circle Square Theater. Already in 1985, the aspiring actress first appeared on the set. The future star made her debut in the sports melodrama "In Search of a Vision." She got the role of a girl traveler who falls in love with her landlord’s son.
The first role did not give Linda fame, but the directors became interested in the young actress. In the same year, Fiorentino starred in the thriller "Gotcha, or Spy Games", embodying the image of the sexual secret agent Sasha. Then Martin Scorsese approved the girl for a role in his grim comedy "After Work", where she played the extravagant sculptor Kiki.
Films with the actress
In 1988, the actress again played a bright role, which attracted the attention of the public. In the drama The Advanced Man by Alan Rudolph, she brilliantly played Rachel. Her heroine was a woman who is unlucky in life. Linda was perfectly able to convey the vulnerability, sophistication and defenselessness of the character.
What did Linda Fiorentino do in the next few years? The biography of the star indicates that she was shot during this period mainly in low-budget films. “Chain of Desire”, “Wild Fire”, “Brooklyn Castling”, “Beyond the Law” - these films did not attract public attention.
Second chance
A girl from Philadelphia was able to declare herself again only in 1994. She starred in the crime melodrama "The Last Seduction" by John Dahl. Linda played the role of Bridget - a fatal woman who does not know compassion and does not spare anyone. The heroine dreams of wealth and confidently goes to her goal. Critics praised the film, praised the game Fiorentino.
Thanks to the melodrama "The Last Seduction" again became a sought-after actress Linda Fiorentino. Films with her participation began to be released more often. She starred in the films "Cruel Choice", "Whore", "Ghost Charlie." Then came the fantastic thriller Unforgettable, in which she played the role of neuroscientist Martha Briggs, who is ready for any sacrifice in the name of the triumph of science. Then comedies “More Than Life” and “Phase Shift” with her participation were presented to the audience court.
What else to see?
In 1997, Linda played one of the key roles in the science fiction comedy People in Black. Many stars, including the brilliant Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, became her partners on the set . In 1998, the actress embodied the image of the main character Natalie in the crime thriller “Countdown”, telling about the failed robbery of the museum and the fate of unlucky criminals. In 1999, Fiorentino, along with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, starred in the fantastic drama Dogma, playing Bethany.
Where else did Linda Fiorentino manage to star in her 59s? “Ordinary criminal”, “What planet are you from?”, “Where there is money”, “Under the gun”, “Once again with feeling” - films in which you can see her. To the displeasure of the fans, the actress was the last time on the set back in 2009, when she worked on the comedy drama Once Again with Feeling, in which she played Lydia. It is difficult to say whether the star plans to return to work or finally broke with the cinema.
Personal life
Of course, movie star fans are also interested in whether Linda Fiorentino is married. Personal life is not one of the topics that the actress is happy to discuss with journalists and fans. It is known that many years ago she was married to screenwriter and director John Byram, but for unknown reasons, the case ended in divorce. The ex-husband of the star worked on the series Alfred Hitchcock Presents, in which Linda herself starred. Fiorentino has no children.