Drea de Matteo
Biography
Drea de Matteo is an American actress born on January 19, 1972, in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. Her female gender and acting credits are documented on The Movie Database, where she is also known by the names Drea DeMatteo and Andrea de Ma. She is best known for her television roles, which include playing Adriana La Cerva on the HBO series The Sopranos, Joey Tribbiani's sister Gina on the NBC sitcom Joey, and Angie Bolen on the ABC series Desperate Housewives.
Career overview
Drea de Matteo is an American actress born on January 19, 1972, in Queens, New York City, New York, United States. She is best known for her television acting roles, which include playing Adriana La Cerva on the HBO television series The Sopranos, Joey Tribbiani's sister Gina on the NBC sitcom Joey, and Angie Bolen on the ABC series Desperate Housewives.
Throughout her career in television and film, she has accumulated a total of 61 known acting credits on The Movie Database. Additional professional names associated with her in archival records include Drea DeMatteo and Andrea de Ma. Her extensive television work has established her presence across multiple major networks through prominent recurring and starring roles.
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Full Filmography
62 titles- Nonnas (2025) as Stella
- Queen of Manhattan (2025) as Dominique
- Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos (2024) as Self
- TMZ Presents | Famous & Naked (2024) as Self
- Jesse Watters Primetime (2022) as Self
- One Way (2022) as Vic
- Collide (2022) as Angie
- Safe Room (2022) as Rocco
- Gutfeld! (2021) as Self
- Paradise City (2021) as Maya
- Mayans M.C. (2018) as Wendy Case
- A Million Little Things (2018) as Barbara Nelson
- Wasted Talent (2018) as Herself
- Don't Sleep (2017) as Jo Marino
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Shades of Blue (2016) as Tess Nazario
- Street Level (2016) as Angela
- Dark Places (2015) as Krissi Cates
- Sex, Death and Bowling (2015) as Ana
- Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 2 of 2 (2015) as Self
- Sopranos Behind-The-Scenes Volume 1 of 2 (2015) as Self
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) as Karla Faye Gideon
- Stalkers (2013) as Diane Harkin
- Free Ride (2013) as Sandy
- The Mindy Project (2012) as Kelsey
- Running Wilde (2010) as Didi
- Fakers (2010) as Tanner's Mother
- Once More With Feeling (2009) as Lana Gregorio
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Wendy Teller
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Wendy Case
- New York, I Love You (2008) as Lydia
- Lake City (2008) as Hope
- Abuse of Power (2008) as Cadet Ramsey
- Californication (2007) as Holly
- Broken English (2007) as Audrey Andrews
- The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007) as Self
- The Good Life (2007) as Dana
- Farce of the Penguins (2006) as Ester (voice)
- Walker Payne (2006) as Lou Ann
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self - Guest
- Assault on Precinct 13 (2005) as Iris Ferry
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Angie Bolen
- Joey (2004) as Gina Tribbiani
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self - Guest
- Love Rome (2004) as Angela
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self - Guest
- Prey for Rock & Roll (2003) as Tracy
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Evelyn Bowers
- Deuces Wild (2002) as Betsy
- The Perfect You (2002) as Dee
- Swordfish (2001) as Melissa
- 'R Xmas (2001) as Wife
- Made (2001) as Club Girl (uncredited)
- Sleepwalk (2000) as Henrieta
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Sandra Roberts
- The Sopranos (1999) as Adriana La Cerva
- Meet Prince Charming (1999) as Hilary Harris
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- Swift Justice (1996) as Laurie Tuco
- The 'M' Word (1996)
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Drea de Matteo best known for?
Drea de Matteo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nonnas (2025), Gutfeld! (2021), Mayans M.C. (2018), A Million Little Things (2018).
When and where was Drea de Matteo born?
Drea de Matteo was born on January 19, 1972 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Drea de Matteo have?
Drea de Matteo has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2025.
What is Drea de Matteo's background in cinema and television?
Drea de Matteo is an American actress born on January 19, 1972, in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. Her female gender and acting credits are documented on The Movie Database, where she is also known by the names Drea DeMatteo and Andrea de Ma. She is best known for her television roles, which include playing Adria...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sopranos (1999) as Adriana La Cerva — aged about 27
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Wendy Teller — aged about 36
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Wendy Case — aged about 36
- Mayans M.C. (2018) as Wendy Case — aged about 46
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Sandra Roberts — aged about 27
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Angie Bolen — aged about 32
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