Marianne Leone Cooper

Marianne Leone Cooper is an American film and television actress, screenwriter, and essayist. She is best known for her role as the mother of Christopher Moltisanti, a central character in the HBO series *The Sopranos*. In the show, her character, Livia Soprano, is portrayed as a manipulative and emotionally complex matriarch, a role that became one of the most memorable aspects of the series. Cooper's performance brought depth to the Soprano family dynamic, contributing to the show's critical acclaim. Beyond *The Sopranos*, she has appeared in various other television roles and has worked as a writer and commentator in the entertainment industry.