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Date of Birth: 1958, March 9
Years: 62 years
Nation of birth: United States of America
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Name Linda Fiorentino
birth name Clorinda Fiorentino
Dad N/A
Mother Clorinda Fiorentino
Nationality American
Place of birth / city Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Profession actress, photographer
Net worth $3 million
eye color Green
Hair color Dark
Married Yes
Married to John Byrum (b. 1992-1993)
Divorce John Byrum (b. 1992-1993)
Education Rosemont College
Awards New York Film Critics Circle Award
Brothers 3

Linda Fiorentino is an American actress, known for her lead role in the 1985 American era drama film Vision Mission . She is also mainly known for the outstanding performances of her in the action movie. I have you! (1985), After Hours (1985), Queens Logic (1991) and Jade (1995). She was also ranked 66th on Empire magazine’s list of the 100 Sexiest Stars in Movie History. Fiorentino won the Independent Spirit Awards for Best Female Lead in a Neo-noir Erotic Thriller, The Last Seduction. She has been a working photographer since 1987 and has studied it at the International Center of Photography in New York City.

Early Life, Biography and Family of Linda Fiorentino

Linda Fiorentino was born on March 9, 1958 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, under the birth sign of Pisces. She belongs to white ethnicity and has an American nationality.

 

Her mother’s name is Clorinda Fiorentino while her father’s name is already available. She was raised along with her sisters De Ella Terrie Fiorentino Christie , Rosa Fiorentino , and Catalina Fiorentino in South Philadelphia. She later went to the Turnersville section of Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.

Fiorentino attended Washington Township High School in Sewell, New Jersey, completing his graduation in 1976. Following his studies, he earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Rosemont College in suburban Philadelphia. At that time, he started acting in plays.

Fiorentino has also studied photography at the International Center of Photography in New York City since 1987.

 

Career of the ‘Vision Quest’ actress

Linda Fiorentino began her professional acting career in 1985 starring in an American-era drama film, Vision Mission . The same year, she appeared in the action comedy film, Gotcha! as Sasha Banicek / Cheryl Brewster, a CIA agent who was filmed in the United States, Paris and on both sides of the Berlin Wall.

It wasn’t until 1994 that Fiorentino became widely recognized, receiving acclaim for her appearance in a modern noir film, The Last Seduction, as the femme fatale assassin, Bridget.

In 1995, she played a breakthrough role as Trina Gavin in the drama thriller, Jade , opposite David Caruso and Chazz Palminteri .

 

Although The Last Seduction first aired on HBO television, Fiorentino was not eligible for an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, despite rave reviews.

Fiorentino played the female lead in Men in Black in 1997 along with Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith . In 1999 she was also the female lead in Kevin Smith’s Dogma .

Fiorentino co-starred with American actor, film director, and producer Paul Newman in the 2000 heist film Where’s the Money . She also played a woman threatened by a sniper in the 2002 film Freedom Stops opposite Wesley Snipes.

In the year 2007, Fiorentino also developed two documentaries called Equal Protection and a daytime talk show about parenting, titled Motherhood . In the year 2009, she landed a role in the American independent comedy film Once More with Feeling. It was also the last on-screen appearance of hers.

Linda has been away from the mainstream for the past few years. She currently owns her own production company, Mandate Management .

Estimated net worth of $3 million

Linda Fiorentino has earned a fair amount of net worth from her successful acting career. Linda Fiorentino’s net worth is around $3 million, as of 2019, according to celebrity net worth.

The actress has also played several iconic roles in various movies. In 1997, she was part of the cast of the action comedy film. Men in the Back and the film became an instant hit at the box office grossing over $589.3 million worldwide against a budget of $90 million. It was also the third highest-grossing film of the year.

In 1997, Fiorentino bought a two-bedroom house for $578,000 in Westport, Cincinnati. In 2015, he put his mansion on the market for $1.1 million. Also, he has a mansion in New York City.

Furthermore, she currently owns her own production company, ‘Mandate Management’, and has recently been hired to star in and co-produce a film based on the life of the Russian poet, ‘Anna Akhmatova’, which is likely to start shooting in the spring. from 2007. .

Previously married to John Byrum

Linda Fiorentino is currently 62 years old, as of 2020. She is currently single but was previously married to John Byrum, an American film director and writer known for Razor’s Edge, Heartbeat, Duet’s, and Inserts.

She and her husband Byrum were married in 1992, and after being together for a year, they divorced in 1993. The reason for their divorce was not made public.

Fiorentino was reported to be dating Jayson William , a deceased American basketball player, around the year 200, but the relationship did not happily make it into the 21st century.

In 2006, Fiorentino was in a relationship with a former FBI agent Mark Rossini . When the couple met, Rossini was still an FBI agent.

Rossini was proven guilty of passing important information to Fiorentino to help Pellicano, a Hollywood private investigator, on the wiretapping allegations.

The scandal led to Rossini losing his job where their relationship was also affected by the scandal and they separated soon after. The actress is probably single as of now. . She currently participates in various charities.

Linda currently resides in Westport, Connecticut, as well as New York.

Body measurements and other facts

  • Age: As of 2019, Linda Fiorentino is 61 years old.
  • Birth sign: Pisces
  • Height: He has a height of 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm).
  • Weight: His body weight is around 60 kg (ie 132 pounds).
  • Body Measurements: He has a slim built body with measurements of 36-26-37 inches.
  • Shoe Size: 8.5 (US)
  • Dress Size: 6 (US)
  • Religion: Roman Catholic
  • Birth name: Clorinda Fiorentino
  • Hair Color: He has long, jet-black hair.
  • Eye Color: His eyes are green.
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