Linda Fiorentino Biography: Age, Movies, Parents, Net Worth, Husband, Children, Wikipedia

Biography

Linda Fiorentino (born Clorinda Fiorentino on March 9, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American actress renowned for her sultry, tough-edged roles in film.

Raised in a large Italian-American family as the youngest of eight children, she grew up a tomboy with a passion for basketball before pursuing acting, training at Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York.

Fiorentino debuted on screen in 1985 with leading roles in the coming-of-age drama Vision Quest and the action-comedy Gotcha!, alongside a memorable supporting turn in Martin Scorsese‘s After Hours.

Her career breakthrough came with the 1994 neo-noir thriller The Last Seduction, where she played the seductive con artist Bridget Gregory, earning critical acclaim, including the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress and the London Film Critics’ Circle Award for Actress of the Year.

She later gained mainstream visibility as the sharp-tongued Agent L in Men in Black (1997) and the disillusioned Bethany Sloane in Kevin Smith‘s Dogma (1999).

Known for her no-nonsense persona and selective roles, Fiorentino has largely stepped back from Hollywood since the early 2000s, with her final feature appearance in Once More with Feeling (2009). Her filmography reflects a blend of indie grit and blockbuster polish, cementing her as a cult favorite.

American actress
Linda Fiorentino
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Clorinda Fiorentino
Stage Name:	Linda Fiorentino
Born:	9 March 1958 (age 67 years old)
Place of Birth:	South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Washington Township High School, Rosemont College, Circle in the Square Theatre School
Height:	1.73 m
Parents:	Clorinda Fiorentino
Siblings:	Rose Fiorentino, Catherine Fiorentino, Terry Fiorentino Christie, Donya Fiorentino
Spouse:	John Byrum (m. 1992–1993)
Boyfriend • Partner:	Mark Rossini (2007-2008), Anthony Pellicano (2008), Jayson Ward Williams (1997-2000), Peter Berg, Matthew Modine, Anthony Edwards, Bill Pullman, Chazz Palminteri, David Proval (2009)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Actress • TV Personality
Net Worth:	$3 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Linda Fiorentino, born Clorinda Fiorentino on March 9, 1958, in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, grew up in a large Italian-American family.

Raised Roman Catholic, she was the third of eight children and has described herself as a tomboy during her youth, with interests in sports like basketball and baseball.

Her father worked as a steel contractor, while her mother, also named Clorinda Fiorentino, was a housewife.

Among her siblings are sisters Rose Fiorentino, Catherine Fiorentino, Terry Fiorentino Christie, and Donya Fiorentino (a model and photographer).

The family later moved to New Jersey, where Fiorentino attended Washington Township High School in Sewell, graduating in 1976 after excelling in athletics and cheerleading.

She went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Rosemont College in suburban Philadelphia in 1980.

Following college, she trained in acting at the Circle in the Square Theatre School in Manhattan while working as a bartender. She later studied photography at the International Centre of Photography in New York City, starting in 1987.

Career

Linda Fiorentino launched her acting career in the early 1980s after studying at New York’s Circle in the Square Theatre School. She made her screen debut in Vision Quest (1985), playing Carla opposite Matthew Modine — a performance that established her as a strong, emotionally layered actress.

That same year, she starred as Sasha Banicek in the action-comedy Gotcha! and drew early critical attention for her role as Kiki Bridges, a performance artist, in Martin Scorsese’s After Hours (1985), where her sharp screen presence stood out.

Fiorentino’s true breakout came with her electrifying performance as Bridget Gregory in The Last Seduction (1994), a neo-noir thriller directed by John Dahl.

Her portrayal of a seductive and calculating femme fatale earned her widespread acclaim, including the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress, the London Film Critics’ Circle Award for Actress of the Year, and an Independent Spirit Award nomination. The role became one of the most iconic in her career, cementing her reputation for embodying bold, complex women.

She went on to star in other noir-influenced films such as Jade (1995) and Bodily Harm (1995), though neither matched the impact of The Last Seduction. Fiorentino gained mainstream fame in 1997 with Men in Black, where she played Dr. Laurel Weaver (later Agent L), blending intelligence and dry humour as a morgue doctor who joins the alien-fighting agency.

She continued to showcase her range in projects like Unforgettable (1996), playing a dedicated schoolteacher caught in a web of crime, and Kevin Smith’s Dogma (1999), where she starred as Bethany Sloane — a reluctant prophet in a satirical religious adventure alongside Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.

In the 2000s, Fiorentino’s appearances became less frequent but notable. She starred with Paul Newman in Where the Money Is (2000) and appeared opposite Wesley Snipes in Liberty Stands Still (2002).

Her final film role was in Once More with Feeling (2009), a comedy-drama about second chances. Known for her selective approach to acting, Fiorentino often chose challenging, unconventional roles over mainstream fame.

She reportedly declined major parts — including the role of Trinity in The Matrix (1999) — preferring projects that aligned with her personal and creative values.

Personal Life

Linda Fiorentino was born on March 9, 1958, making her 67 years old. She stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters).

Fiorentino has been married once, to film director and writer John Byrum, with the wedding taking place on June 23, 1992, after they collaborated on the unfinished film The War at Home; the marriage ended in divorce in 1993 after about one year.

She has no known children. Her dating history includes a relationship with former FBI agent Mark Rossini from 2007 to 2008, during which he provided her with information related to the federal investigation of private investigator Anthony Pellicano, with whom Fiorentino also had a relationship around the time of his 2008 trial and conviction.

Additional rumoured connections include an encounter with actor Jayson Ward Williams from 1997 to 2000 (though some sources dispute it as purely professional) and unconfirmed links to figures like actors Peter Berg, Matthew Modine, Anthony Edwards, Bill Pullman, and Chazz Palminteri, often based on on-screen pairings or speculation rather than verified relationships.

A recent claim of a marriage to actor David Proval since 2009, with one child, appears unsubstantiated and contradicts established biographical details from reliable sources.

Fiorentino has maintained a private life since retreating from acting, with limited public details on her personal relationships.

Net Worth

Linda Fiorentino, the American actress known for roles in The Last Seduction (1994) and Men in Black (1997), has an estimated net worth of $3 million.

This figure primarily derives from her film earnings during the 1980s and 1990s, including salaries from blockbusters and indie projects, as well as residuals; she has no major reported investments or post-retirement ventures.

Estimates vary slightly, with some sources citing $2 million, reflecting her selective career and retreat from acting after 2009.

Filmography

Movies

• 1985: Vision Quest – Carla
• 1985: Gotcha! – Sasha Banicek
• 1985: After Hours – Kiki Bridges
• 1988: The Moderns – Rachel Stone
• 1989: The Neon Empire – Lucy (TV movie)
• 1991: Queens Logic – Carla
• 1991: Shout – Molly
• 1992: Strangers – Helen Jessup (TV movie, segment “The Last Game”)
• 1992: Chain of Desire – Alma D’Angeli
• 1993: Acting on Impulse – Susan Gittes (TV movie)
• 1993: Beyond the Law – Renee Jason
• 1994: The Last Seduction – Bridget Gregory/Wendy Kroy
• 1995: Bodily Harm – Rita Cates
• 1995: Jade – Anna Katrina Carlson/Trina Gavin
• 1996: Unforgettable – Dr. Martha Briggs
• 1997: Men in Black – Dr. Laurel Weaver/Agent L
• 1997: Kicked in the Head – Megan
• 1998: Body Count – Natalie
• 1999: Dogma – Bethany Sloane
• 2000: Ordinary Decent Criminal – Christine Lynch
• 2000: What Planet Are You From? – Helen Gordon
• 2000: Where the Money Is – Carol MacKay
• 2002: Liberty Stands Still – Liberty Wallace
• 2009: Once More with Feeling – Lydia

TV Shows

• 1989: Alfred Hitchcock Presents – Betsy Van Kennon (Episode: “The Young Riders”)
• 1992: Strangers – Helen Jessup (Episode: “The Last Game,” also listed as a TV movie)