Anne DeSalvo

Anne DeSalvo was born on April 3, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She began her professional journey in the arts after studying art at Temple University. Her early career involved working as an art teacher in Boston before she transitioned into theatre. She quickly became a notable performer in both Broadway and Off-Broadway productions in New York. A significant milestone in her early career was her role as Lucille Pompi in Albert Innaurato’s play “Gemini.” This performance earned her an Obie Award for Distinguished Performance by an Actress in 1977, with Variety magazine noting her performance as “near perfection.” She further gained acclaim for her role opposite Harvey Fierstein in “Safe Sex” on Broadway.

Throughout her career, DeSalvo has been recognized for her ability to portray “wise-cracking New York characters” and has collaborated with prominent figures in the entertainment industry. She appeared in film projects such as “Stardust Memories” (1980) as Woody Allen’s sister, “Arthur” (1981), and “My Favorite Year” (1982). Her television work includes a recurring role as Vicky DeStefano on “Taxi” (1982–83) and co-starring in the ABC sitcom “The Man in the Family” (1991) alongside Ray Sharkey. In 1997, she received a CableACE Award nomination for her guest starring role in “Lifetime Women’s Festival: Women Without Implants.”

Anne DeSalvo expanded her career into filmmaking, making her screenwriting and directorial debut with the film “The Amati Girls” in 2001. For “The Amati Girls,” she received awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay at the Marco Island Film Festival, along with accolades such as the Award of Excellence from the Heartland Film Festival and the Film Advisory Board, and Best Film at the LA Italian Film Festival. She has also served as a National Officer on the SAG Board of Directors and is a faculty member at The Strasberg Institute and USC Film School, sharing her industry knowledge and experience with future generations.