Sandra Silvana Gallardo (January 13, 1953 – January 2, 2012)[5][6] was an American film and television actress,[7] acting coach, and writer.
Silvana Gallardo | |
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| Born | Sandra Silvana Gallardo January 13, 1953[1][2] New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 2, 2012 (aged 58) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1977–2004 |
| Spouse(s) |
Gerald O'Connor (m. 1968) |
| Relatives | Darren E. Burrows (stepson) |
Early life and education
editGallardo grew up on Fox Street in the South Bronx, daughter of Edward Francis Gallardo and Grace, née Mallory.[8] She was of Puerto Rican, Sicilian, and Cuban descent[9][10] and proud of her Native American ancestry.[11]
Career
editGallardo's television credits include episodes of Monsters (American TV series), Starsky & Hutch, Lou Grant, Quincy, Hill Street Blues, Cagney & Lacey, Kojak, Falcon Crest, Trapper John, M.D., The Golden Girls, Knots Landing, MacGyver, L.A. Law, Babylon 5, ER and NYPD Blue. She also appeared in films including Windwalker, Death Wish II, and Silence of the Heart.
Gallardo began her teaching career in NYC. She taught and coached some of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Angelina Jolie, Keanu Reeves, Billy Drago and Peta Wilson.[12]
While residing in Paris, Kentucky, Gallardo died on January 2, 2012, at Jewish Hospital, Louisville. A cause of death was not released.[13]
Personal life
editIn 1968, Gallardo married Gerald O'Connor; they divorced in 1978. She married secondly, in 1985, the actor Billy Drago,[14][15] who worked with her in presenting workshops for aspiring actors, some being sold on video;[16] they subsequently separated,[17] and she was survived by her partner and collaborator, John Gavigan.[12]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Windwalker | Little Feather | |
| 1982 | Death Wish II | Rosario | |
| 1984 | Silence of the Heart | Alice Roberti | |
| 1985 | Copacabana | Conchita Rivera | |
| 1988 | Out of the Dark | McDonald | |
| 1990 | Solar Crisis | T.C. |
References
edit- ^ The Who's Who of American Women, Marquis, 2004, p. 469
- ^ Who's Who in America, Marquis, 2003, p. 1778
- ^ The Who's Who of American Women, Marquis, 2004, p. 469
- ^ Who's Who in America, Marquis, 2003, p. 1778
- ^ The Who's Who of American Women 2004-2005, Marquis, 2004, p. 469
- ^ Who's Who in America, Marquis, 2003, p. 1778
- ^ The New York Times obituary
- ^ The Who's Who of American Women 2004-2005, Marquis, 2004, p. 469
- ^ Keller, Gary D. A biographical handbook of Hispanics and United States film. Bilingual Press/Editorial Bilingüe, 1997. ISBN 0927534657, 9780927534659. Page 68
- ^ Vista. Horizon, 1989
- ^ Scott, Vernon. "That's Entertainment: Gambling Income Funds Acting Career". The Salina Journal. July 22, 1981.
- ^ a b "Obituary information for Sandra Silvana Gallardo". www.lusk-mcfarland.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ Kentucky.com obituary
- ^ The Who's Who of American Women, Marquis, 2004, p. 469
- ^ Who's Who in America, Marquis, 2003, p. 1778
- ^ "The Video Librarian" vol. 4 collected issues 1-5, Pitman, 1989, p. 15
- ^ Parker, Ryan (June 26, 2019). "Billy Drago, Actor in 'The Untouchables,' Dies at 73". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
Further reading
edit- Talbot, Paul. "Exclusive Interviews: The Women of 'Death Wish II" Cinema Retro. January 2007.