Who is this modern femme fatale, a former model, appeared in two of the most-acclaimed crime films of the 1980s as well as a pair of groundbreaking TV crime dramas, and now teaches acting in Florida?

Hi:
I'm pretty sure you're asking for Lorraine Bracco. I took acting classes late last year at the University of South Florida - where Lorraine was a guest teacher for the semester. I must say - although I'm not a big fan of Bracco as her role in "The Sopranos" - she truly impressed me with her knowledge of the stage and acting methodologies. Everyone in the class was amazed by her. I believe she teaches these classes quite often.

Also - she fills your other requirements:
-former model
-She was in "Someone to Watch Over Me" and "Sea of Love" in the 1980's
-She appeared in "Law and Order" and is one of the stars of "The Sopranos"

I hope this helps!

Hi:
I'm pretty sure you're asking for Lorraine Bracco. I took acting classes late last year at the University of South Florida - where Lorraine was a guest teacher for the semester. I must say - although I'm not a big fan of Bracco as her role in "The Sopranos" - she truly impressed me with her knowledge of the stage and acting methodologies. Everyone in the class was amazed by her. I believe she teaches these classes quite often.

Also - she fills your other requirements:
-former model
-She was in "Someone to Watch Over Me" and "Sea of Love" in the 1980's
-She appeared in "Law and Order" and is one of the stars of "The Sopranos"

I hope this helps!

Wonderful! Thanks a lot, this is a fantastic answer.

I disagree. A femme fatale in the classic film noir sense is a character who is responsible for a death. Bracco's characters didn't have any blood on their hands in those films. Also, I think it's a real stretch to categorize Someone to Watch Over Me and Sea of Love as two of the most acclaimed crime films of the 1980s. Films like Prizzi's Honor, Scarface, Witness, and the Accused fit the bill, but not Sea of Love or Someone to Watch Over Me.

I checked the web for references of Bracco's teaching stints at USF and couldn't find anything. Doesn't the question say the person is currently teaching there?

Look before you leap.

I disagree. A femme fatale in the classic film noir sense is a character who is responsible for a death. Bracco's characters didn't have any blood on their hands in those films. Also, I think it's a real stretch to categorize Someone to Watch Over Me and Sea of Love as two of the most acclaimed crime films of the 1980s. Films like Prizzi's Honor, Scarface, Witness, and the Accused fit the bill, but not Sea of Love or Someone to Watch Over Me.

I checked the web for references of Bracco's teaching stints at USF and couldn't find anything. Doesn't the question say the person is currently teaching there?

Look before you leap.

Thanks, but who's the actress?

Hi:
So - someone isn't too happy with my response I take it. :) That's okay... just trying to help.

But, I will respectfully disagree with the definition of femme fatale... they don't always have to have blood on their hands, but they do tend to lead male characters into desperate situations.

However, you're right that Bracco doesn't really fit the mold here. I guess I just got excited after seeing the question based on the class I took from her in Florida.

Another shot - Mimi Rogers. I know she lives in Florida currently - and she was in "Someone to Watch Over Me" and "The Mighty Quinn"... both 80's crime dramas. She's done a lot of TV - including Hill Street Blues and Magnum PI... I would call those groundbreaking.

So - the only question is your definition of "femme fatale". Maybe look into her roles a little more - as I'm not overly familiar with her body of work.

Hope that helps!

[QUOTE=bal162]Hi:
So - someone isn't too happy with my response I take it. :) That's okay... just trying to help.

But, I will respectfully disagree with the definition of femme fatale... they don't always have to have blood on their hands, but they do tend to lead male characters into desperate situations.

However, you're right that Bracco doesn't really fit the mold here. I guess I just got excited after seeing the question based on the class I took from her in Florida.

Another shot - Mimi Rogers. I know she lives in Florida currently - and she was in "Someone to Watch Over Me" and "The Mighty Quinn"... both 80's crime dramas. She's done a lot of TV - including Hill Street Blues and Magnum PI... I would call those groundbreaking.

So - the only question is your definition of "femme fatale". Maybe look into her roles a little more - as I'm not overly familiar with her body of work.

Oops! You are from New Jersey! Not from Florida!
My final answer: DARLANNE FLUEGEL, I guess this is the one that you have.

I disagree. A femme fatale in the classic film noir sense is a character who is responsible for a death. Bracco's characters didn't have any blood on their hands in those films. Also, I think it's a real stretch to categorize Someone to Watch Over Me and Sea of Love as two of the most acclaimed crime films of the 1980s. Films like Prizzi's Honor, Scarface, Witness, and the Accused fit the bill, but not Sea of Love or Someone to Watch Over Me.

I checked the web for references of Bracco's teaching stints at USF and couldn't find anything. Doesn't the question say the person is currently teaching there?

Look before you leap.

Thanks for your message, I finally change my answer to: DARLANNE FLUEGEL