Lisa Capuano is an American actress who has appeared in two television shows: One Life to Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
She is also the mother of Chris Evans, one of Hollywood’s most popular and highest-paid actors, who plays Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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- Full name: Lisa Marie Capuano
- Date of Birth: May 21, 1955
- Age: 68
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
- Parents: Andrew Capuano and Rita Capuano
- Siblings: Mike Capuano (brother)
- Spouse: George Robert Evans III (married July 9, 1977)
- Children: Carly Evans (daughter), Shayna Evans (daughter), Chris Evans (son), Scott Evans (son)
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
In 2023, Lisa Capuano, 68, was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, on May 21, 1955. She is the daughter of former Somerville Mayor Andrew Capuano and homemaker Rita Capuano.
She has a brother named Mike Capuano who is also an actor and former congressman. Lisa Capuano grew up in a political and artistic family where she developed an interest in acting.
She attended Somerville High School, where she performed in various school plays and musicals. She graduated in 1973 and then attended Boston University, where she majored in theatre arts.
She graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
Personal life
Lisa Capuano married dentist George Robert Evans III on July 9, 1977. They met at Boston University, where they were both students.
They have four children: Carly, Shana, Chris and Scott. Carly and Shana are also actors, while Chris and Scott are actors.
Lisa Capuano has a close relationship with her children and often accompanies them to events and premieres. She is also supportive of their careers and choices.
She has said that she is proud of Chris for playing Captain America and being a good man and a good son.
She also said she liked Scott because he was openly gay and an accomplished actor. Lisa Capuano and her husband live in Sudbury, Massachusetts, one of the wealthiest cities in the United States.
She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and reading.
Profession
Lisa Capuano began her acting career in the late 1970s, appearing in several local theater productions and commercials before moving to New York City where she landed a role on the soap opera One Life to Live in 1981.
She played the character of Tina Clayton Lord Roberts, a dishonest, manipulative woman involved in many scandals and affairs.
She left the show in 1985 but returned briefly in 1987. She received critical acclaim and recognition for her performance, and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 1984 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
She has also appeared in television shows and movies such as Law & Order, The Equalizer, The Cosby Show, and The Paper.
In 2014, she made a guest appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, playing herself and joking with her son, Chris Evans, and Jimmy Fallon.
She also appeared in a film called “Mom Dance” where she danced with Fallon and other celebrity mothers.
She is best known for her roles on those shows and for being the mother of Chris Evans, one of Hollywood’s most popular and highest-paid actors.
net worth
Lisa Capuano’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million. Most of her wealth comes from her acting career.
She also shares some of her son’s fortune, as he is one of the richest actors in the world, with a net worth of $120 million.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @lisacapuano
- Twitter: @lisacapuano
Filmography
- Lifetime
- Equalizer
- The Cosbys
- paper
- Law and Order
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
