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Her recent works include playing Kate in Three Birthdays(2023), Stephanie in Eric Larue (2023), Maya in the Young Blood podcast series.

Childhood-Family

Annie Parisse was born on 31st July 1975 in Anchorage, Alaska, United States to Annette Cancelmi(Mother) a school teacher in Pennsylvania & Louis G Cancelmi(Father) an executive officer with an airline(Alaska Air)

She & her brothers were brought up in Mercer Island, Washington where her parents worked.

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She has two brothers, Louis Cancelmi - an actor(and married to Elisabeth Waterston) and Michael Cancelmi- a teacher who teaches Italian language.

Her mother has worked as a teacher at Saint Kilian Parish School in Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, as a first-grade teacher at Newport Heights Elementary.

At 18, she moved to New York City to study at Fordham University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre.

During her time at Fordham, she starred in lead roles in productions like Medea and Antigone.

Her ethnicity is mixed, with Italian, Slovak, Polish, and Syrian-Lebanese ancestry, and she follows the Christian faith.

Career

Annie Parisse began her professional acting career in 1998 with the role of Julia Lindsey Snyder on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns, appearing in 122 episodes until 2001 and returning briefly in 2002.

This role earned her a Daytime Emmy nomination.

She made her film debut in 1999 with a minor role as Wendy in On the Q.T.

Her early television work included guest roles on Big Apple (2001), Third Watch (2002), and Friends (2004).

In 2002, she appeared as an exotic dancer in a Law & Order episode, later returning as Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Borgia in seasons 15 and 16 (2005–2006), exiting after her character was killed off.

Her film roles include How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) as Jeannie, National Treasure (2004) as Agent Dawes, and Monster-in-Law (2005) as Morgan.

She also starred in Definitely, Maybe (2008), The Tested (2010), and Anesthesia (2015).

On television, she played Lena Basilone in The Pacific (2010), Kara Stanton in Person of Interest (2011–2016), Debra Parker in The Following (2013), Andrea Zito in Vinyl (2016), and Sam Delmonico in Friends from College (2017–2019).

Her stage career is notable, with Broadway roles in The Trip to Bountiful (2013) and Off-Broadway performances in Becky Shaw (2008) and Clybourne Park (2010).

She also appeared in Shakespeare in the Park productions of Measure for Measure and All’s Well That Ends Well (2011).

Recent projects include Mrs.

Annie Parisse

Law & Order (TV Series)as

ADA Alexandra Borgia / Jasmine Blake

- Invaders (2006) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Hindsight (2006) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Kingmaker (2006) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Positive (2006) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Thinking Makes It So (2006) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- America, Inc.

(2006) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Cost of Capital (2006) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Choice of Evils (2006) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Magnet (2006) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Heart of Darkness (2006) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Family Friend (2006) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Bible Story (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Acid (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Criminal Law (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- New York Minute (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- House of Cards (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Birthright (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Life Line (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Age of Innocence (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Ghosts (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Flaw (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Red Ball (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Locomotion (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- In God We Trust (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Sport of Kings (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Publish and Perish (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Tombstone (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Sects (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Dining Out (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- License to Kill (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- The Sixth Man (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Obsession (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Fluency (2005) - ADA Alexandra Borgia

- Attorney Client (2002) - Jasmine Blake

Annie Parisse Biography: Husband, Children, Age, Net Worth, Height, Career, Movies & TV Shows

Annie Parisse is an American performer renowned for her versatile roles in television, film, and theatre, notably as Alexandra Borgia in Law & Order and Sam Delmonico in Friends from College.

With a career spanning over two decades, she has earned critical acclaim for her work across multiple platforms.

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Profile

  • Full Name: Anne Marie Cancelmi
  • Stage Name: Annie Parisse
  • Born: July 31, 1975
  • Age: 50 years old
  • Birthplace: Anchorage, Alaska, USA
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Actress
  • Height: 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
  • Parents: Annette Cancelmi, Louis G.

    Cancelmi

  • Siblings: Louis Cancelmi, Michael Cancelmi
  • Spouse: Paul Sparks
  • Children: Emmett Sparks, Lydia Sparks
  • Relationship: Married
  • Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Annie Parisse was born on July 31, 1975, in Anchorage, Alaska, USA, to Annette Cancelmi, a schoolteacher, and Louis G.

Cancelmi, a senior executive with Alaska Airlines.

She grew up with her two brothers, Louis Cancelmi, an actor, and Michael Cancelmi, an Italian language teacher, first in Anchorage and later in Mercer Island, Washington, after her family relocated when she was 11.

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She attended Mercer Island High School, where she developed interests in ice hockey and soccer.

NOTICE!! [2]

  • Annie's sister in-law Elisabeth Waterston is the daughter of her 'Law & Order' co-star Sam Waterston.
  • She was nominated for Daytime Emmy Award for her role in As the World Turns(1999-2001)
  • She took her great grandmother's surname Parisse for her screen name.
  • She was nominated for Lucille Lortel Award(2009) for her performance in 'Becky Shaw'
  • She was nominated for Drama Desk Award(2007) for her performance in 'The Internationalist'
  • She has had a minor role (of exotic dancer who testified against a murderer in court) in Law & Order before taking the prominent role of Alexandra Borgia.

    [4]

    Education

    • Mercer Island High School: She studied at the MIHS, a public high school located in Mercer Island, Washington, she graduated in 1993 from the school.
    • Fordham University: She attended the Fordham University in New York City. AmericaMidge Costanza Mini Series; 3 episodes2017–2019Friends from CollegeSam Delmonico16 episodes; also performed in the soundtrack "The Lady in Red"2018The FirstEllen Dawes4 episodes2018The Looming TowerLizMini Series; 8 episodes2011–2016Person of InterestKara Stanton8 episodes2016VinylAndrea Zito8 episodes2015House of CardsSuzie 1 episode2013The FollowingDebra Parker14 episodes2011UnforgettableElaine Margulies2 episodes2010 RubiconAndy7 episodes2010 The Big C Daphne 1 episode2010 The PacificSgt.

      [4]

      She took her stagename Annie Parisse from her great-grandmother Anna Maria Parisse, wife of her great-grandfather Gaetano Cancelmi. She has also worked as a Teacher of Acting for the Camera at the Fordham University Theatre Program [4]

    • Youth Theatre Northwest: She attended the Youth Theatre Northwest located in Mercer Island, Washington State
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    Marriage

    Annie Parisse met actor Paul Sparks for the first time in 2005, they eventually got married after dating for some time in 2005, in October 2009 they had their first child Emmett Sparks(son), the couple welcomed a  daughter in 2014, named Lydia Sparks.

    Image: Annie Parisse with Husband Paul Sparks

    Paul had a guest role in the TV series 'Law & Order' which features Annie. 

    Career

    Annie started acting when she was in college, she would take part in college dramas and plays.

    She made her debut on Big Screen with the movie On the Q.T.(1999) where she played a minor role of Wendy.

    America (2020) as Midge Costanza, Three Birthdays (2023) as Kate, and Eric LaRue (2023) as Stephanie, with a role in Daredevil: Born Again (2026) in post-production.

    Social Media

    • Instagram Handle: @annieparisse
    • Twitter Handle: @AnnieParisse

    Personal Life

    Annie Parisse, 50, has been married to actor Paul Sparks since 2005, whom she met that same year.

    The couple resides in Manhattan, New York City, and has two children: a son, Emmett Sparks, born in October 2009, and a daughter, Lydia Sparks, born in 2014.

    Paul Sparks, known for roles in Boardwalk Empire and House of Cards, also appeared in guest roles on Law & Order.

    Filmography

    • On the Q.T. (1999): Wendy (Film)
    • As the World Turns (1998–2002): Julia Lindsey Snyder (TV Series, 122 episodes)
    • Big Apple (2001): Geena (TV Series, 1 episode)
    • Third Watch (2002): Nurse Tammy Sizemore (TV Series, 2 episodes)
    • Law & Order (2002–2006): Jasmine Blake / Alexandra Borgia (TV Series, 34 episodes)
    • How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003): Jeannie (Film)
    • National Treasure (2004): Agent Dawes (Film)
    • Beverly Hills S.U.V. (2004): Taylor Stevens (TV Movie)
    • NYPD 2069 (2004): Gina Zal (TV Movie)
    • Pagans (2004): Elise Ashton (Film)
    • Friends (2004): Sarah (TV Series, 1 episode)
    • Monster-in-Law (2005): Morgan (Film)
    • Prime (2005): Katherine (Film)
    • Blackbird (2007): Angie (Film)
    • Prelude to a Kiss (2007): Rita Boyle (Stage, Broadway)
    • What Just Happened (2008): ‘Fiercely’ Actress (Film)
    • Woman in Burka (2008): Annie (Short Film)
    • Definitely, Maybe (2008): Anne (Film)
    • Bubble-Rama (2008): Darcy (Short Film)
    • Becky Shaw (2008): Becky Shaw (Stage, Off-Broadway)
    • First Person Singular (2009): Mimi (Film)
    • Tickling Leo (2009): Delphina Adams (Film)
    • The Pacific (2010): Sgt.

      Lena Basilone (TV Mini-Series, 2 episodes)

    • Fringe (2010): Teresa Rusk (TV Series, 1 episode)
    • The Big C (2010): Daphne (TV Series, 1 episode)
    • Rubicon (2010): Andy (TV Series, 7 episodes)
    • Clybourne Park (2010): Betsy / Lindsey (Stage, Off-Broadway)
    • The Tested (2010): Lisa Varone (Film)
    • My Own Love Song (2010): Nora (Film)
    • Measure for Measure (2011): Mariana (Stage, Shakespeare in the Park)
    • All’s Well That Ends Well (2011): Helena (Stage, Shakespeare in the Park)
    • Unforgettable (2011): Elaine Margulies (TV Series, 2 episodes)
    • Person of Interest (2011–2016): Kara Stanton (TV Series, 8 episodes)
    • One for the Money (2012): Mary Lou (Film)
    • Price Check (2012): Sara Cozy (Film)
    • The Following (2013): Debra Parker (TV Series, 14 episodes)
    • Wild Canaries (2014): Eleanor (Film)
    • And So It Goes (2014): Kate (Film)
    • Wallace (2014): Beatrice (Short Film)
    • House of Cards (2015): Suzie (TV Series, 1 episode)
    • Anesthesia (2015): Rachel (Film)

    Net Worth

    Annie Parisse has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD.

    Her wealth is derived from her extensive acting career in television, film, and theatre, with significant earnings from roles in Law & Order, Friends from College, and The Following.

    Additional income comes from stage performances and minor endorsements, such as a 2002 First Response commercial.


    NOTICE!!

    [4]

  • She played Hockey when she was in Alaska [2]
  • She was a shy girl in her childhood and youth. She majored in theater and during her time at the college she appeared in multiple college productions such as the Greek tragedy Medea, the Athenian tragedy Antigone. She made her TV debut in the series As the World Turns(1999-2001). 

    She has appeared in movies like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days(2003), National Treasure(2004), Monster-in-Law(2005), Prime(2005), Blackbird(2007), What Just Happened(2008), Definitely, Maybe(2008), Tickling Leo(2009), My Own Love Song(2010), The Tested(2010), Price Check(2012), One for the Money(2012), Wild Canaries(2014), And So It Goes(2014), Anesthesia(2015).

    She has appeared in short movies like- Woman in Burka(2008), Bubble-Rama(2008), Wallace(2013)

    She has had recurring roles in TV series like- Law & Order(2005–2006), Rubicon(2010), Person of Interest(2011–2016), The Following(2013), Vinyl(2016), Friends from College(2017–).

     

    Interesting Facts

    • Annie is of Italian(50%), Polish(12.5%), Slovak(12.5%), Syrian(25%) descent.

      She is one of the very few actors (Epatha Merkerson, Milena Govich, Jeremy Sisto and Jerry Orbach) that played a small role and then on to play recurring roles

    • Her scenes were deleted from the movie 'The Amazing Spider-Man'
    • She participates in social activism online, she is pro-refugee, pro-equality, anti-racism, transgender rights activist.
    • She is disappointed with the political environment of the country.
    • She likes horror movies.
    • Her favorite Coffee- cortado.
    • She eats healthy food and drinks lot of water.
    • Her friends think of her as- Intelligent, Kind, Humorous, Talented.
    • She was listed in "Top 50 Female Celebrities" by People's Magazine

     

    Filmography

    Movies

    YearMovieCharacterNotes
     Other People's Bodies Olivia  
    2023Three BirthdaysKate 
    2023Eric LarueStephanie 
    2021Giving Birth to a Butterfly Diana 
    2020Margo & Perry Courtney Short movie
    2018PaternoMary Kay PaternoTV Movie
    2015Anesthesia Rachel  
    2014And So It Goes Kate  
    2014WallaceBeatriceShort 
    2014Wild Canaries Eleanor  
    2012One for the Money  Mary Lou 
    2012Price Check  Sara Cozy 
    2010The TestedLisa Varone 
    2010My Own Love Song Nora  
    2009First Person SingularMimi 
    2009Tickling LeoDelphina Adams 
    2008Bubble-RamaDarcyShort
    2008Definitely, MaybeAnne 
    2008Woman in BurkaAnnieShort 
    2008What Just Happened'Fiercely' Actress 
    2007BlackbirdAngie 
    2005PrimeKatherine 
    2005Monster-in-LawMorgan 
    2004Beverly Hills S.U.V.Taylor StevensTV Movie
    2004PagansElise Ashton 
    2004NYPD 2069Gina ZalTV Movie
    2004National TreasureAgent Dawes 
    2003How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days  Jeannie  
    2001On the Q.T. Wendy  

     

    Series

    YearSeriesCharacterNotes
    2022Young BloodMayaPodcast Series
    2020Robot ChickenCarol/ Dinosaur Bidder (voice)1 episode
    2020Mrs.

    Lena Basilone

    Mini Series; 2 episodes
    2010 FringeTeresa Rusk1 episode
    2002–2006Law & OrderADA Alexandra Borgia/  Jasmine Blake34 episodes
    2004 Friends Sarah 1 episode
    1998–2002As the World TurnsJulia Lindsey Snyder122 episodes
    2002 Third Watch Nurse Tammy Sizemore 2 episodes
    2001 Big Apple Geena 1 episode1 episode

     

    Stage

    YearPlayCharacterNotes
     As You Like It 

     

     Bodacious Flapdoodle  
     Farmyard 

     

     Leave It To Beaver Is Dead  
     Love's Labor Lost 

     

     Much Ado About Nothing  
     Standards of Beauty 

     

     Throwing Bones 

     

     Medea 

    Greek Tragedy

     Antigone Athenian Tragedy
    1997Misalliance Misses Going/Marvel (Understudy)Location: Laura Pels Theatre 
    2001The Credeaux Canvas Location: Playwrights Horizons
    2002Monster Location: East 13th Street/CSC Theatre
    2006The InternationalistSaraLocation: Vineyard Theatre
    2007Prelude to a Kiss 

    Author: Craig Lucas

    costars: Alan Tudyk, John Mahoney

    2008Becky ShawBecky Shaw

    Location: Second Stage Theatre

    2010Clybourne ParkBetsy/ LindseyLocation: Playwrights Horizons
    2011Measure for Measure Mariana

    Location: New York Public Theater

    Production: Shakespeare in the Park

    2011All's Well that Ends Well Helena

    Location: New York Public Theater

    Production: Shakespeare in the Park

    2016Antlia PneumaticaNinaPlaywrights Horizons/ Peter Jay Sharp Theater
    2016The LayoverShellieSecond Stage Theatre
    2018Nassim New York City Center/ Stage II
    2019Long LostMollyNew York City Center/ Stage I

     

    Quotes

    • It's always a little nerve-wracking to do a love scene.
    • One man's cult is another man's religion.
    • I'm a big fan of horror, personally.
    • One of my favorite classes was horror in theater and psychology.
    • When the right person touches the right button in someone, you can get them to do almost anything

    Awards

    YearAwardWorkNotes
    2001

    Daytime Emmy Award

    Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series

    Nomination

    As the World Turns 
    2007

    Drama Desk Award

    Outstanding Actress in a Play

     

    Nomination

    The Internationalist 
    2009

    Lucille Lortel Award

    Outstanding Lead Actress

    Nomination

    Becky Shaw 

     

    Sources

    1. Annie Parisse on wikipedia
    2. Box Angeles interview
    3. Annie Parisse info on Internet Off-broadway Database
    4. Annie Parisse Bio on imdb
    5.  
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    [4]

    Her paternal grandfather Harry J.

    Cancelmi was a Pennsylvania Department of Justice Agent, and a State Parole Board Supervisor for the Western Pennsylvania District.



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    Her father is 50% Italian, 50% Slovak, while her mother is of 50% Italian and 50% Lebanese-Syrian ancestry.