Sharon Angela

Sharon Angela is an American film and television actress, screenwriter, film director, and acting teacher. She is known for her portrayal of Rosalie Aprile on the HBO series The Sopranos.

Biography
Angela has appeared in several films such as Cabaret Maxime, The Hungry Ghosts, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, On the Run, and Two Family House. Her television credits include guest appearances on Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. During the sixth season of The Sopranos, Angela was elevated from guest star to series regular for her character Rosalie Aprile, the widow of Jackie Aprile Sr., and is also a close friend of Carmela Soprano.

She co-wrote the 2005 film, The Collection and co-directed the 2007 film, Made in Brooklyn. She also voiced Angie Pegorino in the 2008 video game Grand Theft Auto IV.

Angela is an instructor at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Los Angeles.