Lorraine was voted the "ugliest girl in the 6th grade" at her Long Island grade school. She moved to France in 1974 where she became a fashion superstar for 'Jean-Paul Gaultier' by ex-husband Daniel Guerard.
Her oldest daughter is named Margaux, and was born in 1979.
Her daughters, Stella Keitel (fathered by ex-boyfriend Harvey Keitel ) and Margaux Guerard , played her daughter at different ages in Goodfellas .
Older sister of Elizabeth Bracco.
Raised in Hicksville, New York.
(June 1999) Filed for bankruptcy due to legal fees spent on custody battle with Harvey Keitel.
Former Wilhelmina model.
Her father was of Italian descent. Her mother was born in England, and had French ancestry.
(January 2002) Announced she is finally divorcing estranged husband, Edward James Olmos.
Sister-in-law of actor Aidan Quinn
While modeling as a young woman in Europe, was once asked to posed nude for the late, eccentric, Spanish surrealist painter, Salvador Dal. She refused.
Her first marriage, to Frenchman Daniel Guerard, a salon owner and sometimes actor, lasted approximately between 1979-1983, after she became pregnant, although she says it was a very unhappy marriage.
Is spokesperson on behalf of Pfizers anti-depressant Zoloft, having suffered a bout of clinical depression, then having it treated.
Ex-stepmother of Mico Olmos and Bodie Olmos.
Played Paul Guilfoyle s hostage in "Crime Story" {Hide and Go Thief } . Her sister, Elizabeth Bracco , played a hostage in the series pilot.
Was the first choice for the role of "Mona Lisa Vito" in My Cousin Vinny , but she turned down the role.
Received an honorary fellowship from Yale in February 2002.
Was awarded by the American Psycho-Analytical Association for her portrayal of Dr. Melfi.
Men have tried the "I need help" pick-up line. She tells them shes busy and to call Dr. Phil.
While she was a model, she appeared on the covers of Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire.
Favorite actresses are Bette Davis and Jodie Foster.
Favorite actors are Montgomery Clift , Al Pacino and Marlon Brando.
Performed almost all of her own stunts in Medicine Man .
Those glasses her character Dr. Melfi wears are really hers; she needs either them or her contacts to be able to see clearly.
Is fluent in Italian, Spanish, French, Arabic, & Japanese.
Aunt of Ava Eileen Quinn and Mia Quinn.
(June 2006) Released her memoirs, "On the Couch".
Is a practitioner of Shotokan Karate.
Was considered for the role of Catwoman/Selina Kyle in Batman Returns .
Bears a resemblance to Debra Winger. She got the role in Radio Flyer , after Winger passed on it.
