Carmela Santangelo — Household Saints Character Profile

About Carmela Santangelo

Joseph's mother and Catherine's mother-in-law, depicted as an overbearing matriarch rooted in Old World traditions whose strict demeanor creates significant tension within the family.

Character Facts

Played by

Judith Malina

Appears in

Household Saints (1993)

Role

Supporting

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• Catherine Falconetti (Tracey Ullman)
• Joseph Santangelo (Vincent D'Onofrio)
• Teresa Santangelo (Lili Taylor)
• Father Matthias (Dale Carman)
• Nicky Falconetti (Michael Rispoli)
• Lino Falconetti (Victor Argo)
• Sr. Cupertino (Marianne Leone Cooper)
• Rita (Marie DeCicco)
• Lorraine (Sam Josepher)
• Young Cindy Zagarella (Jessica DiCicco)
• Fran (Elizabeth Bracco)
• Augie Santangelo (John Di Benedetto)