Drea De Matteo
Actress
54 years (Jan 19, 1972)Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Known for
Adriana La Cerva, the doomed mob fiancée of 'The Sopranos' (1999-2004), remains Drea de Matteo's defining creation — a performance that won her the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2004. Born in Queens, New York, in 1972, she parlayed that success into the 'Friends' spin-off 'Joey' (2004-2006), the biker drama 'Sons of Anarchy' (2008-2014) as Wendy Case, and a season of 'Desperate Housewives' (2009). On film she appeared in 'Swordfish' (2001) and the remake 'Assault on Precinct 13' (2005). Street-smart New York toughness with a vulnerable core is her natural territory.
Drea De Matteo
Actress
Known for
Adriana La Cerva, the doomed mob fiancée of 'The Sopranos' (1999-2004), remains Drea de Matteo's defining creation — a performance that won her the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2004. Born in Queens, New York, in 1972, she parlayed that success into the 'Friends' spin-off 'Joey' (2004-2006), the biker drama 'Sons of Anarchy' (2008-2014) as Wendy Case, and a season of 'Desperate Housewives' (2009). On film she appeared in 'Swordfish' (2001) and the remake 'Assault on Precinct 13' (2005). Street-smart New York toughness with a vulnerable core is her natural territory.
Movies: 25 titles
Plays Iris Ferry
Assault on Precinct 13
2005
Plays Melissa
Swordfish
2001
Plays Lydia
New York, I Love You
2008
Plays Krissi Cates
Dark Places
2015
Plays Wife
'R Xmas
2001
Plays Stella
Nonnas
2025
Plays Betsy
Deuces Wild
2002
Plays Hope
Lake City
2008
Plays Vic
One Way
2022
Plays Jo Marino
Don't Sleep
2017
Plays Angie
Collide
2022
Plays Henrieta
Sleepwalk
2000
Plays Dominique
Queen of Manhattan
2025
Plays Hilary Harris
Meet Prince Charming
1999
Plays Lana Gregorio
Once More With Feeling
2009
Plays Ana
Sex, Death and Bowling
2015
Plays Audrey Andrews
Broken English
2007
Plays Dana
The Good Life
2007
Plays Sandy
Free Ride
2013
Plays Tracy
Prey for Rock & Roll
2003
Plays Lou Ann
Walker Payne
2006
Plays Dee
The Perfect You
2002
TV Shows: 14 titles
Plays Adriana La Cerva
The Sopranos
1999
Plays Gina Tribbiani
Joey
2004
Plays Tess Nazario
Shades of Blue
2016
Plays Wendy Teller
Sons of Anarchy
2008
Plays Angie Bolen
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Maya
Paradise City
2021
Plays Barbara Nelson
A Million Little Things
2018
Plays Didi
Running Wilde
2010
Plays Karla Faye Gideon
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
Plays Wendy Case
Mayans M.C.
2018
Plays Kelsey
The Mindy Project
2012
Plays Evelyn Bowers
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Holly
Californication
2007
Plays Laurie Tuco
Swift Justice
1996
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Queen of Manhattan
Full Filmography
Queen of Manhattan
Dominique
2025
Nonnas
Stella
2025
Mayans M.C.
Wendy Case · 1 episode
2023
One Way
Vic
2022
Collide
Angie
2022
Paradise City
Maya · 8 episodes
2021
A Million Little Things
Barbara Nelson
2019Season 2
A Million Little Things
Barbara Nelson
2018Season 1
Don't Sleep
Jo Marino
2017
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Drea De Matteo and where are they from?
Drea De Matteo is 54 years old, born on January 19, 1972 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Drea De Matteo?
Drea De Matteo is best known for roles in Swordfish, Dark Places, Assault on Precinct 13.
How many movies has Drea De Matteo been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Drea De Matteo has appeared in 25 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Drea De Matteo's first movie?
The career of Drea De Matteo began with The 'M' Word (1996).
What is Drea De Matteo's most recent movie or series?
Drea De Matteo's most recent release is Queen of Manhattan, which premiered on September 12, 2025.
What TV shows has Drea De Matteo appeared in?
On television, Drea De Matteo has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Sopranos, Sons of Anarchy.
Drea De Matteo
1972-01-19 · Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Drea de Matteo (born January 19, 1972) is an American actress, best known for her roles as Adriana La Cerva on the HBO TV series The Sopranos, Joey Tribbiani's sister Gina on the NBC sitcom Joey and as Angie Bolen on ABC's Desperate Housewives.