November 20, 1969

Callie Thorne was born in New York City on November 20, 1969. She studied theater at Wheaton College in Massachusetts and The Lee Strasberg Institute in New York. Callie had guest appearances in shows such as Law & Order, The Wire, and Prison Break. Her most recognizable film project was in 1998’s Chocolate for Breakfast.

Sheila Keefe is played by Callie Thorne on FX’s comedy-drama series Rescue Me. Sheila is the widow of Jimmy Keefe , and an Italian American siren who has a tempestuous relationship with Tommy Gavin . Sheila tends to display psychotic behavior towards Tommy, throwing tantrums and even drugging her lover if he does not bend to her whims.

New York City, New York, USA

Callie Thorne

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"Prison Break" ... Pam Mahone (7 episodes, 2006-2008)
"The Wire" ... Elena McNulty (12 episodes, 2002-2008)
"Rescue Me" ... Sheila Keefe (49 episodes, 2004-2007)
"Wainy Days" ... Mary (1 episode, 2007)
Watching the Detectives (2007) ... Marcia
"The American Experience" ... Sara Pierce (1 episode, 2006)
"Law & Order" ... Molly's Attorney (1 episode, 2006)
"The American Experience" (1 episode, 2006)
Delirious (2006) ... Gabi
"The Tony Danza Show" ... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
"ER" ... Jodie Kenyon (4 episodes, 2005-2006)
Jimmy Blue (2006) ... Gina
David & Layla (2005) ... Abby, David's fiancee
Robin's Big Date (2005) ... Kate
The F Word (2005) ... Stephanie
Strangers with Candy (2005) ... Teacher
"Law & Order: Criminal Intent" ... Sheila Bradley (1 episode, 2004)
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" ... Nikki Staines (2 episodes, 2003-2004)
"The Wrong Coast" (2004) TV mini-series ... Various Celebrity Voices
This Is Not a Film (2003) ... Callie
Titletown (2003) (TV)
Stella Shorts 1998-2002 (2002) ... Yoga Instructor
Analyze That (2002) ... Agent Cerrone
Washington Heights (2002) ... Raquel
Hysterical Blindness (2002) (TV) ... Carolann
"Third Watch" ... Jimmy's Friend (1 episode, 2002)
Revolution #9 (2001) ... Stephanie
Sidewalks of New York (2001) ... Sue
More, Patience (2001) (TV) ... Mia
"The $treet" ... Sabrina McKee (1 episode, 2001)
"Ed" ... Judy Kellman (1 episode, 2000)
"Strangers with Candy" ... School Nurse (1 episode, 2000)
Whipped (2000) ... Liz
Homicide: The Movie (2000) (TV) ... Det. Laura Ballard
"New York: A Do!$#!#entary Film" ... Voice (4 episodes, 1999)
Giving It Up (1999) ... Rex
Chocolate for Breakfast (1998) ... Nina
Next Stop Wonderland (1998) ... Cricket
Turbulence (1997) ... Laura
Ed's Next Move (1996) ... Lee

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My mother for several years was a struggling, young single mother with me. I drew so much from her.

(about her role on "Rescue Me"): This is literally my favorite role. The role of Sheila is like nothing else. There's no holds barred with her.