Lorraine Bracco (New York, October 2, 1954) is an American actress. Known for her roles as strong and complex women, she solidified her career in the 1980s and 1990s.

She gained widespread recognition and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her intense portrayal of Karen Hill in Martin Scorsese's masterpiece *Goodfellas* (1990). This role highlighted her ability to express both vulnerability and grit.

Other notable films include the adventure comedy *Medicine Man* (1992), alongside Sean Connery, and roles in *Sing* (1989) and *A Kiss Before Dying* (1991). Bracco is noted for her ability to embody outspoken, often New Yorker, characters with marked sincerity and authenticity. Her renown further grew thanks to her role as psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Melfi in the celebrated television series *The Sopranos*.