Rosanna DeSoto

Rosanna DeSoto

74 · Born: Sep 2, 1950

Personal Details

BornSep 2, 1950 San Jose, California, USA
Spouse
  • David S. Ward

    ( Sep 20, 1980 to May 28, 2025 )
  • Jonathan T. Taplin

    ( May 3, 1975 to May 30, 1979 )

Biography

Rosanna DeSoto, a talented and accomplished actress, was born on September 2, 1950, in the vibrant city of San Jose, California, USA. With a career spanning decades, she has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, earning recognition for her captivating performances in a wide range of films and television shows.

One of her most notable roles was in the 1991 science fiction epic, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, where she brought her unique talent to the big screen. Prior to this, she had already made a name for herself in the industry with standout performances in films such as Stand and Deliver (1988) and La Bamba (1987).

In her personal life, Rosanna has been married to the accomplished screenwriter and director, David S. Ward, since September 20, 1980. Together, they have two loving children. Before her marriage to David, she was previously married to Jonathan T. Taplin, with whom she shared a special bond.

Throughout her life, Rosanna DeSoto has been an inspiration to many, and her dedication to her craft has earned her a place among the most respected and beloved actresses of her generation.

Career

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2005
{"id":23931,"title":"Wooly Boys","year":"2001","character":"Martinez","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wooly-boys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23931.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23931.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Wooly Boys
Wooly Boys as Martinez
{"id":219460,"title":"Mambo Caf\u00e9","year":"2000","character":"Carmen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mambo-cafe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219460.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219460.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Mambo Café
Mambo Café as Carmen
{"id":26528,"title":"The 24 Hour Woman","year":"1999","character":"Linda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-24-hour-woman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26528.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26528.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":56087,"title":"Thicker Than Blood","year":"1998","character":"Se\u00f1ora","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thicker-than-blood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56087.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56087.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":103831084,"title":"Invasion","year":1997,"character":"Nancy Ochoa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/invasion-1997","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831084.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831084.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Invasion
Invasion as Nancy Ochoa
{"id":751,"title":"Walker, Texas Ranger","year":1996,"character":"Cora Reynolds","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/walker-texas-ranger","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_751.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_751.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger as Cora Reynolds
{"id":157798,"title":"Kissing Miranda","year":"1995","character":"Carmen Ortega","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kissing-miranda","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157798.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157798.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Kissing Miranda
Kissing Miranda as Carmen Ortega
{"id":195689,"title":"Diego Rivera: I Paint What I See","year":"1992","character":"Frida Kahlo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/diego-rivera-i-paint-what-i-see","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_195689.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_195689.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":80034,"title":"Child of Rage","year":"1992","character":"Doris","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/child-of-rage","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80034.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80034.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":215,"title":"Law & Order","year":1992,"character":"Mrs. Ortega","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/law-order-1990","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rrlno6q9mag.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rrlno6q9mag.jpg"},"released":1}
Law & Order
Law & Order as Mrs. Ortega
{"id":2307,"title":"Quantum Leap","year":1992,"character":"Fiddler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/quantum-leap","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fnumfqtkn4o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fnumfqtkn4o.jpg"},"released":1}
Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap as Fiddler
{"id":2076,"title":"Murder, She Wrote","year":1992,"character":"Maria Galvan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/murder-she-wrote","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg"},"released":1}
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Maria Galvan
{"id":5960,"title":"Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country","year":"1991","character":"Azetbur","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/star-trek-vi-the-undiscovered-country","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/rsdgkthemfc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/rsdgkthemfc0.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":6909,"title":"Family Business","year":"1989","character":"Elaine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/family-business","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/31jg2ommkk4g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/31jg2ommkk4g.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":125338,"title":"Face of the Enemy","year":"1989","character":"Neiloufar Mobbasser","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/face-of-the-enemy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125338.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125338.jpg"},"released":1}
Face of the Enemy
Face of the Enemy as Neiloufar Mobbasser
{"id":6795,"title":"Stand and Deliver","year":"1988","character":"Fabiola Escalante","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stand-and-deliver","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6795.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6795.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Stand and Deliver
Stand and Deliver as Fabiola Escalante
{"id":5110,"title":"La Bamba","year":"1987","character":"Connie Valenzuela","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/la-bamba","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/47ff8mh3ib00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/47ff8mh3ib00.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
La Bamba
La Bamba as Connie Valenzuela
{"id":508,"title":"Miami Vice","year":1987,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/miami-vice","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2r1l63bs332g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2r1l63bs332g.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":61951,"title":"Jackals","year":"1986","character":"Manuela","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jackals","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61951.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61951.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Jackals
Jackals as Manuela
{"id":6178,"title":"About Last Night","year":"1986","character":"Mrs. Lyons","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/about-last-night-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ga1rpi7a500.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ga1rpi7a500.jpg"},"released":1}
About Last Night
About Last Night as Mrs. Lyons
{"id":8476,"title":"The Redd Foxx Show","year":1986,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-redd-foxx-show","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8476.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8476.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":162357,"title":"Women of San Quentin","year":"1983","character":"Adele Reynosa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/women-of-san-quentin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162357.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162357.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Women of San Quentin
Women of San Quentin as Adele Reynosa
{"id":162279,"title":"The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez","year":"1983","character":"Carlotta Mu\u00f1oz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ballad-of-gregorio-cortez","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162279.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162279.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":22423,"title":"Cannery Row","year":"1982","character":"Ellen Sedgewick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cannery-row","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7udc15e601g0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7udc15e601g0.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Cannery Row
Cannery Row as Ellen Sedgewick
{"id":162993,"title":"300 Miles for Stephanie","year":"1981","character":"Lydia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/300-miles-for-stephanie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162993.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162993.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":7118,"title":"Serial","year":"1980","character":"Maria","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/serial","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7118.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7118.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Serial
Serial as Maria
{"id":17563,"title":"The In-Laws","year":"1979","character":"Evita","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-in-laws-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3gakaor9m370.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3gakaor9m370.jpeg"},"released":1}
1979