Edie Falco on Kids, Theatre, and Pitching For The Mets

Actress Edie Falco has played roles from a mobster's wife in The Sopranos to a hospital nurse in Nurse Jackie. This week, she plays the role of guest on The Naked American Songbook, sharing stories and music with host Julian Fleisher. Here are some clips to introduce you to the woman behind the roles:

1) She's athletic! Edie Falco was offered the chance to throw the first pitch at a New York Mets game. Here's a repeat performance on the Jimmy Fallon:

2) She dazzles on both stage and screen. Here she is in the New York premiere of The Madrid. She's also appeared in Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, This Wide Night, and 'night, Mother.

3) She's honest. Remember the ending of The Sopranos that puzzled audiences to this day? Here she is speaking frankly about it with Cabaret star Alan Cumming.

4) She's a caring mother of two kids - Anderson and Macy. Here, Edie talks to Anderson Cooper about the adoption of her children.

5) Edie doesn't crack under pressure. Here she is in the hot seat on the celebrity version of Regis Philbin's show Who Wants to be A Millionaire?