Silvana Gallardo

Silvana Gallardo
Born
Sandra Silvana Gallardo

(1953-01-13)January 13, 1953[1][2]
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 2, 2012(2012-01-02) (aged 58)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1977–2004
Spouse(s)
Gerald O'Connor
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(m. 1968)​
(div. 1978);
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(m. 1985)​
[3][4]
RelativesDarren E. Burrows (stepson)

Sandra Silvana Gallardo (January 13, 1953 – January 2, 2012)[5][6] was an American film and television actress,[7] acting coach, and writer.

Early life and education

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Gallardo 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

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Gallardo'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

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In 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

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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

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  1. ^ The Who's Who of American Women, Marquis, 2004, p. 469
  2. ^ Who's Who in America, Marquis, 2003, p. 1778
  3. ^ The Who's Who of American Women, Marquis, 2004, p. 469
  4. ^ Who's Who in America, Marquis, 2003, p. 1778
  5. ^ The Who's Who of American Women 2004-2005, Marquis, 2004, p. 469
  6. ^ Who's Who in America, Marquis, 2003, p. 1778
  7. ^ The New York Times obituary
  8. ^ The Who's Who of American Women 2004-2005, Marquis, 2004, p. 469
  9. ^ Keller, Gary D. A biographical handbook of Hispanics and United States film. Bilingual Press/Editorial Bilingüe, 1997. ISBN 0927534657, 9780927534659. Page 68
  10. ^ Vista. Horizon, 1989
  11. ^ Scott, Vernon. "That's Entertainment: Gambling Income Funds Acting Career". The Salina Journal. July 22, 1981.
  12. ^ a b "Obituary information for Sandra Silvana Gallardo". www.lusk-mcfarland.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  13. ^ Kentucky.com obituary
  14. ^ The Who's Who of American Women, Marquis, 2004, p. 469
  15. ^ Who's Who in America, Marquis, 2003, p. 1778
  16. ^ "The Video Librarian" vol. 4 collected issues 1-5, Pitman, 1989, p. 15
  17. ^ Parker, Ryan (June 26, 2019). "Billy Drago, Actor in 'The Untouchables,' Dies at 73". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 1, 2024.

Further reading

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