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Annie ParisseAmerican theater and film actress
Date of Birth: 31.07.1975
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Annie Parisse: Acclaimed Stage and Screen Actress
- Success in Film and Television
- Theater and Broadway
- Filmography and Career Highlights
- Personal Life
Annie Parisse: Acclaimed Stage and Screen Actress
Early Life and EducationAnnie Parisse, born Anne Marie Canselmi on July 31, 1975, spent her childhood on Mercer Island, Washington. She later attended the same high school as Stanley Ann Dunham, mother of former President Barack Obama. After graduating, Parisse pursued her education at Fordham University, where she showcased her talents in various stage productions, including leading roles in "Medea" and "Antigone."
Success in Film and Television
Parisse's stage name, which she adopted from her great-grandmother and namesake Anna Maria Parisse, has become synonymous with her memorable performances on both the big and small screen. She shot to fame with her extended role as Alexandra Borgia in the acclaimed television series "Law & Order" from 2005 to 2006. Her other notable small-screen appearances include her portrayal of Julia Lindsy Snyder in the long-running soap opera "As the World Turns," for which she won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 2001.
Theater and Broadway
Beyond her success in film and television, Parisse has also established herself as a talented theater actress. In 2007, she starred alongside Alan Tudyk and John Mahoney in Craig Lucas's "Prelude to a Kiss." She reprised her role as Becky Shaw in an Off-Broadway production of the play in 2008.
Filmography and Career Highlights
Parisse made her film debut in 2002 with a role in "Law & Order." She went on to appear in several high-profile films, including "National Treasure" (2004), "Monster-in-Law" (2005), and "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" (2003). Her character in "Law & Order" met a tragic end in the season finale in 2006.
Personal Life
Parisse's brother, Louis Canselmi, is an actor. She is married to Paul Sparks, with whom she has two children.
