Name | Denessa Purvis Benkie |
Age/DOB | 58 (November 9, 1966) |
Known For | Actress, Producer, Director |
Marital Status | Married |
Family | 1st Husband: Paul Sorvino 2nd Husband: John Schneider Step-Children: Leah Michelle Castle, Chasen Joseph Schneider, Karis Schneider, Michael Sorvino, Mira Sorvino, Amanda Sorvino, Christopher Backus Father: Kumarasamy Mother: Jothirani Sister: Deepa |
Education | Graduated in Historyfrom Hanover college |
Native | Indiana, USA |
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Dee Dee Sorvino is an actress, producer, and director well known for winning Emmy awards for her television and radio shows. She has appeared on several radio shows, such as Comedy Central, Fox News channel, Fox Business Channel, RT, AI Jazeera, and WOR radio. Dee Dee made the headline after she married Hollywood star Paul Sorvino. Unfortunately, Paul passed away in July 2022 due to natural causes. After this, Dee Dee maintained a low profile regarding her personal relationship. Now, TV personality John Schneider announced that they got hitched in Vegas on July 23, 2024. Their wedding became the talk of the town, and the couple’s photo became viral on social media.
Did You Know?
- Dee Dee Sorvino authored a cookbook with her late husband, Paul Sorvino, titled Pinot, Pasta, and Parties.
- She won an Emmy award for hosting an international talk show, Fresh Outlook, on EBRU TV.
- Her appearance in the award-winning documentary ‘Electoral Dysfunction’ received positive reviews from top critics like the LA Times, Variety, and Hollywood Reporter.
TV Series
- 2023 – Infinite Power Players With Dr. Cie
- 2022 – Flip Mode
- 2020 – Oddly Popular
- 2020 – Most Guys Are Losers
- 2017 – Bad Blood
- 2017 – Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Movies
- 2019 – Bad Impulse
- 2019 – Welcome To Acapulco
- 2018 – Acts of Desperation
- 2017 – A Perfect Chaos
- 2017 – Price for Freedom
- 2015 – Sicilian Vampire
Podcast Series
- 2020 – Drinks Wit Dee dee Sorvino
TBA Projects
- Lone Road
- My Jurassic Place
- Get Out
- The Finish Line
- The Ride