by Michael Traversa

Being born in a family with a distinct heritage is one thing, how said heritage is perceived and the respect paid to the family roots is what really matters. Among those who always felt a deep connection and quickly became one of the most beloved Italian American actors in the community is Lorraine Bracco.

Lorraine was born in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bay Ridge and grew up in Westbury, Long Island. Her father Salvatore was born in Detroit to Italian parents while her mother Eileen Molyneux was from England with French parents.

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Fonte: L'italo-Americano