Lola Glaudini
A character actress who brings a sharp, grounded intensity to roles on both sides of the law, from 'The Sopranos' to 'Criminal Minds.'
Born 1971 (age 55)·American actress·Birthday: November 24·Generation X
Biography
Lola Glaudini possesses a watchful, penetrating quality that makes her impossible to ignore, even in the most crowded dramatic scenes. The daughter of a producer and a literary agent, she cut her teeth in New York's downtown theater scene before landing a breakout role as Agent Elle Greenaway, the cool, cerebral profiler on the first two seasons of 'Criminal Minds.' While that role introduced her to a mass audience, it was her earlier, blistering performance on 'The Sopranos' that showcased her range. As Deborah Ciccerone, the abused wife of mobster Patsy Parisi, she delivered a haunting portrait of trapped desperation. Glaudini has consistently chosen complex, often troubled women, bringing a raw authenticity to projects like the film 'The Last Days of American Crime' and series such as 'Invincible' and 'Big Sky.' She operates without vanity, fully inhabiting characters who simmer with intelligence, pain, or resolve, making her one of television's most reliable and compelling supporting players.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Lola was born in 1971, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Lola Was Born
The biggest hits of 1971
#1 Movie
Fiddler on the Roof
Best Picture
The French Connection
#1 TV Show
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Lola's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1971Born
Voting age lowered to 18 in the US
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $18,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Joy to the World" — Three Dog NightBest Picture: The French Connection
1976Started school
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1984Became a teenager
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1987Could drive
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1989Could vote
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1992Turned 21
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2001Turned 30
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2011Turned 40
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2021Turned 50
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 55 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed FBI Agent Elle Greenaway in the first two seasons of the hit series 'Criminal Minds.'
- Delivered a critically noted performance as Deborah Ciccerone-Waldrup in the landmark HBO series 'The Sopranos.'
- Played recurring roles in major series including 'NYPD Blue,' 'Person of Interest,' and 'Supernatural.'
- Starred as Sheriff Jenny Hoyt in the third season of the ABC drama series 'Big Sky.'
Did You Know?
She is the daughter of producer Robert Glaudini and literary agent Janet Glaudini.
Glaudini studied at the Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York City.
She provided the voice for the character of Amanda in the animated series 'Invincible.'
Her first major film role was in the 1996 indie drama 'I'm Not Rappaport.'
“I'm drawn to characters who are complicated and have secrets.”
