Rosanna Arquette

**Rosanna Lisa Arquette**, born August 10, 1959, is a renowned American actress with an exciting career spanning from 1977 to present. Known for her captivating performances, she nabbed an Emmy Award nomination for her act in the TV film 'The Executioner's Song' (1982) and received the coveted BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for 'Desperately Seeking Susan' (1985). Rosanna delivered memorable performances in a variety of other films, including 'After Hours' (1985), 'The Big Blue' (1988), 'Pulp Fiction' (1994), and 'Crash' (1996). Not limited to acting, she ventured into directing, with her documentary 'Searching for Debra Winger' (2002) garnering widespread favor. She also starred in the ABC sitcom 'What About Brian?' from 2006 to 2007. Born in New York City, she was one of several family members who pursued a career in acting, including her siblings Patricia, Alexis, and David. Rosanna has been featured in feature films and TV since 1977. Her early roles were in popular films like 'S.O.B.' (1981) and the ethnically diverse 'Baby It's You' (1983). Her courageous stance against on-screen nudity propelled her choice of roles in the industry. Segmenting her time between Hollywood and Europe, she was featured in 'New York Stories' (1989) and the Australian film 'Wendy Cracked a Walnut' (1990). She also played Angelina Jolie's mother in 'Hell's Kitchen' and worked alongside Jolie's father, Jon Voight, on 'Ray Donovan'. In 2017, she bravely revealed that she had been a victim of Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's sexual harassment. In recent years, she has extended her skills into direction, shown through her production of documentaries like 'All We Are Saying' (2005) and guest roles in TV shows like 'Malcolm in the Middle'.