Actor's name: Nancy Marchand Birthday: June 19, 1928 Birthplace: Buffalo, NY Date of death: June 18, 2000 Character's name: Livia Soprano	Trivia: A shy child, Nancy's mother, a pianist, sent her daughter to acting classes in hopes of breaking out of her shell. Nany is survived by her husband: Paul Sparer, actor & director. They were married on July 7, 1951. Awards: 1960: OBIE: Distinguished Performance (Actress); The Balcony 1978: Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series; Lou Grant 1980: Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series; Lou Grant 1980: Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Ensemble Performance; Mornings at Seven 1981: Outer Critics Circle Award: Best Actress in a Play; Mornings at Seven 1981: Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series; Lou Grant 1982: Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series; Lou Grant 1989: OBIE: Distinguished Performance (Actress); The Cocktail Hour 1999: Golden Globe: Best Supporting Actress; The Sopranos 1999, 2000: Screen Actors Guild: Ensemble in TV Drama Series; The Sopranos award shared with cast mates.
Filmography: Films: Sabrina (1995) VHS Jefferson in Paris (1995) VHS Soldier's Home (1977) VHS The Hospital (1971) VHS Marty (1953) VHS TV Appearances: The Sopranos (1999 - 2000) Homicide: Life on the Street (1994) Law & Order (1992) - 2 episodes Night Court (1992) - 2 episodes Coach (1990 & 1992) Spenser: For Hire (1986) Cheers (1984) Lou Grant (1977) Naked City (1962) The Philco Television Playhouse (1953)