Sharon Angela is an American film, television actress, screenwriter and director. Angela is probably most well known for her portrayal of Rosalie Aprile on the HBO series, The Sopranos. Angela has appeared in several films such as Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, On the Run, Two Family House, Confessions of a Dangerous Mime and Court Jesters. Her television credits include guest appearances on Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. During the sixth season of The Sopranos, Angela was elevated from guest star to series regular for her character Rosalie Aprile, the widow of Jackie Aprile, Sr. who is a close friend of Carmela Soprano.