Frances Esemplare | |
|---|---|
| Born | Frances Spalluto September 3, 1934 |
| Died | December 9, 2017 (aged 83) Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | Frances Ensemplare |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Gaetano Esemplare |
Frances Esemplare (September 3, 1934 – December 9, 2017) was an American actress best known for her multi-episode recurring role as Maria Nuccia "Nucci" Gualtieri, mother of Paulie Gualtieri (played by Tony Sirico) on The Sopranos from 2001 until 2007.[1]