Howdy, Sheriff (Mira) Sorvino
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Mira Sorvino is a second-generation honorary deputy sheriff.
Her father, actor Paul Sorvino, is a longtime friend of Lackawanna County Sheriff John Szymanski, who had sworn in the elder Sorvino as an honorary deputy years ago.
"I've got a picture of me, as a 14-year-old, when he was sworn in," the 38-year-old Oscar-winning actress said.
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On Tuesday, Szymanski administered the oath to Sorvino, who was there with her husband, Chris Backus; their 1-year-old daughter, Mattea Angel; and other family members.
Sorvino, who won the best supporting actress Oscar for her role in Woody Allen's 1995 film, "Mighty Aphrodite," was asked whether the Oscar or a deputy's badge is a greater honor.
"That's a hard one," she said, smiling. "I'm not going to comment on that."
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Paul Sorvino, 66, starred in 1982's "That Championship Season." Scenes for the film were shot in Scranton. His screen credits also include roles in "Goodfellas" and "The Cooler."