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Caterina Scorsone Height, Age, Family, Biography

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Hometown: Los Angeles
Marital Status: Divorced
Age: 43 Years

Caterina Scorsone

Bio/Wiki
Full NameCaterina Reminy Scorsone
Nickname(s)Cat, Kitten
ProfessionActor
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5' 3" (162 cm)
Eye ColourGreyish Blue
Hair ColourDark Brown
Career
DebutFilm: When the Dark Man Calls (1995) as Angie
The poster of the film When The Dark Man Comes
TV: Night of the Living Dummy II (1996) as Sara Kramer on FOx Kids Television channel
The poster of the television show Night of the Living Dummy II
Awards2012: Prism Award in the category Female Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline for the television series Private Practice
2020: Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award instituted by Global Down Syndrome Foundation for her outstanding commitment for advocacy of the rights of people with Down Syndrome
Personal Life
Date of Birth16 October 1981 (Friday)
Age (as of 2024)43 Years
BirthplaceToronto, Ontario
Zodiac signLibra
SignatureCaterina Scorsone's signature
NationalityCanadian - American
HometownLos Angeles, California
SchoolCardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, Toronto, Ontario
Subway Academy II, Toronto, Ontario
College/UniversityUniversity of Toronto
Educational QualificationBachelor of Arts (Literary Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions)
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HobbiesReading
ControversiesCaterina Scorsone accuses director James Toback of sexual harassment
In 2017, as a result of the 'me too' movement, Caterina Scorsone was one among over 300 females who accused director James Toback of sexual harassment. According to her, she wrote about the incident in detail on her social media account. However, she then did not mention the accused by name but as a prominent film director. [1]The Economic Times
Social MediaInstagram
Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital StatusDivorced
Marriage Date27 June 2009
Family
Husband/SpouseRob Giles (m. 2009 - div. 2020)
ChildrenDaughter(s)-
• Eliza
• Paloma Michaela (Pippa)
• Arwen Lucinda (Lucky)
Caterina Scorsone with her children
ParentsFather- Antonio Bruno Scorsone (social worker)
Caterina Scorsone's father
Mother- Suzanne Rozell Scorsone (social anthropologist)
SiblingsBrother- 1
Sister(s)- 3
• Jovanna Scorsone
Caterina Scorsone with her sister Jovanna
• Francesca Scorsone (Army Major and chaplain)
Caterina Scorsone's sister Francesca
• Deborah Scorsone
Favourites
FilmTrue Romance (1993)
Music GenreHip-hop

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Caterina Scorsone

  • Caterina Scorsone is of Italian descent from her father’s side.
  • She started acting at a young age as a child artist appearing as a guest on the Canadian television show Dr Dress-Up hosted by Ernie Coombs.

  • In 1998, she was the voice actor on CBS Radio Mystery Theater (CBSRMT) appearing as Amber in the production of Peggy Delaney.
  • According to her, at 19 she decided to quit acting.
  • Growing up in an academic-oriented family, she wanted to pursue a medical career. She went to a farm in Tennessee for midwifery training and completed her apprenticeship in Los Angeles, California.

    Caterina Scorsone with other midwives during the midwifery apprenticeship

    Caterina Scorsone with other midwives during the midwifery apprenticeship

  • In 2001, she played Babyface Hamilton in the television film My Horrible Year, along with her sister Francesca Scorsone, who appeared as Edwina Funkhouser.

    Caterina Scorsone (left) with her sister Francesca in the television film My Horrible Year

    Caterina Scorsone (left) with her sister Francesca in the television film My Horrible Year

  • From 2003 to 2006, she played her first major role in the crime drama series, Missing as Jess Mastriani on Lifetime channel.
  • In 2010, she played Dr. Amelia Shepherd in Private Practice, a spin-off series of Grey’s Anatomy. She was in its cast until its final episode in 2013.
  • She appeared as a special guest on the seventh season of Grey’s Anatomy in 2010 and is one of the main actors since its season 11 in 2014.
  • After her daughter Pippa was born with Down Syndrome, she has been associated with the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and constantly advocated the importance of honouring and supporting people with Down Syndrome.

    Caterina Scorsone with her friends and co-actors at a fundraiser by the Global Down Syndrome Foundation

    Caterina Scorsone with her friends and co-actors at a fundraiser by the Global Down Syndrome Foundation

  • In 2023, she lost her family home and four pets in a fire incident.
  • She has been doing yoga from a young age as part of her health regime.

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