Lorraine Bracco did not want to play another mob wife in a mafia story so The Sopranos cast her as a mob therapist instead.

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Jennifer Melfi on the hit series — admitted that she was unsatisfied with how the show ended things between her character and ...

In the space below, tell us who should portray Tony Soprano's therapist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi (played in the show by Lorraine Bracco). Be sure to fill out the form completely. If you omit your name ...

Lorraine Bracco, as psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi on The Sopranos ... That came after Stella got better and after the role of Dr. Melfi in The Sopranos rejuvenated Bracco's career.