Net Worth | $16 Million |
Name | Mira Sorvino |
Date of Birth | 28 September 1967 |
Age | 56 Years Old |
Gender | Female |
Mira Sorvino Net Worth
$16 Million
Mira Sorvino also known as Mira Katherine Sorvino, is an American actress and model. As of 2024, Mira Sorvino’s net worth is $16 million. She accumulated her net worth through her acting and performing career. Besides that, she also earns through her brand endorsements, commercial appearances, and social media promotions.
Mira is the recipient of an Honorary Academy and Golden Globe Award which has won for her incredible role in Mighty Aphrodite. She played the role of Linda Ash who was a peppy prostitute. Her sheer brilliance as an actor stole the hearts of viewers all around the world and got her a win in the Best Supporting Actress category at the Oscars.
Completing her East Asian Studies course at Harvard University, she was always enthusiastic about acting from a very early age. Her first appearance as an actor was in television teen drama series called Swans Crossing. She portrayed the character of Sophia Eva McCormick De Castro and appeared in a total of 6 episodes of the series.
Mira Sorvino Wiki/Biography
Born on 28 September 1967, Mira Sorvino’s age is 56 Years Old as of 2024. She was born and brought up in New York City (Manhattan), New York. She eventually relocated to New Jersey’s Tenafly.
She currently resides in California Los Angeles, United States of America. Mira is a citizen of the United States of America. Although she was an atheist previously, after she gave birth to her children, she became a devoted follower of Christian.
Name | Mira Sorvino |
Full Name | Mira Katherine Sorvino |
Net Worth | $16 Million |
Date of Birth | 28 September 1967 |
Age | 56 Years Old |
Birth Place | New York, United States |
Currently Live In | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Profession | Actress and Model |
Debut |
TV Series: Swans Crossing (1992) Music Video: Find Me (2016) Film: The Stuff (1985) |
Years Active | 1985 – Present |
Famous Role | Sharon Cassidy in Film Beautiful Girls (1996) |
Nationality | American |
Religion | Christian |
Ethnicity | Italian and White American Descent |
Hometown | New York |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
School/High School | Dwight-Englewood School and The Elisabeth Morrow School Englewood, New Jersey |
College/University | Harvard University, Massachusetts |
Education Qualification | Graduate |
Family, Husband & Relationship
Mira Sorvino’s parents are Paul Anthony Sorvino and Lorraine Ruth Davis. Her family excels in the film industry. Her father was Paul Anthony Sorvino and he originated from Italian background.
While her mother Lorraine Ruth Davis had a Welsh background. Paul was an actor, filmmaker, and sculptor.
Plus he was also an entrepreneur and businessman and was the owner of Paul Sorvino Foods & part owner of Janson-Beckett Cosmeceuticals. Her mother was an actress and is currently working as a Social Activist and psychologist specializing in Alzheimer’s Disease. Her parents separated after a few years of her birth.
Mira grew up alongside her younger brother and sister. Her brother Michael ‘Mike’ Sorvino is an actor, director, and producer.
While her sister Amanda Sorvino is an author, animal rescue activist, and actress. Her Uncle, William Sorvino was an actor as well. Her stepmom Denessa Purvis Benkie aka Dee Dee Sorvino is a Comedian, performer, and broadcasting personality. Her paternal grandmother Angela Maria Mattea née Renzi used to work as a Pianist and Piano teacher. Her paternal grandfather, Ford Sorvino worked in a Robe Factory.
Mira Sorvino’s relationship status is Married. She is married to actor Christopher Paul Backus.
She first encountered Paul back in his struggling days. He was also waiting tables at SUR restaurant, located in West Hollywood. They first came across through a common friend Samantha McMillen (Stylist). Since partying at Samantha’s residence, the duo kept in touch with each other. They eventually engaged. The couple got married and their marriage venue was in the Santa Barbara courthouse.
At that point of the wedding, they were expecting their first child 2004. Despite the age disparity between these two, they have been in a healthy relationship since their marriage and currently celebrating 18 years of marriage. They welcomed three more children (two sons and one daughter) after their firstborn daughter.
They are Johnny Christopher King, Lucia, Holden Paul Terry Backus, and Mattea Angel.
Previously Sorvino had a long list of boyfriends. She dated legendary director and filmmaker Quentin Tarantino back in 1996. They got acquainted while shooting for Mighty Aphrodite (Mira won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for this role). The duo dated for two years before calling it quits. On Sorvino’s part, she primarily started dating Quentin to seek safe harbor from producer Harvey Weinstein whom she accused of sexual misconduct.
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