Scene from Untamed Heart (1993)

Alternate Names: Marisa Veriga Tomei, Μαρίσα Βέριγκα Τομέι, ماریسا تومی

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Flamingo Kid (1984) as Mandy

Most Important Roles:

• Four Rooms (1995) as Margaret
• The Ides of March (2011) as Ida Horowicz
• In the Bedroom (2001) as Natalie Strout
• My Cousin Vinny (1992) as Mona Lisa Vito
• The Watcher (2000) as Dr. Polly Beilman
• What Women Want (2000) as Lola
• Chaplin (1992) as Mabel Normand
• Factotum (2005) as Laura
• Wild Hogs (2007) as Maggie
• Danika (2005) as Danika Merrick

Career Highlights:

• Four Rooms (1995)
• The Ides of March (2011)
• In the Bedroom (2001)
• My Cousin Vinny (1992)
• The Watcher (2000)
• What Women Want (2000)
• Chaplin (1992)
• Factotum (2005)
• Wild Hogs (2007)
• Danika (2005)

Awards:

• Academy Award (Oscar) - Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (1992)
• MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (1993)
• MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance (1993)
• Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress (2008)
• Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress (2008)
• Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress (2008)
• San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress (2008)
• San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress (2008)
• Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress (2009)
• Drama Desk Special Award (2014)
• Theatre World Award (1986)

Marisa Tomei, born December 4, 1964, is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatile roles. She rose to prominence as a cast member on 'A Different World' and gained international recognition for her role in 'My Cousin Vinny', earning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Throughout her career, she has appeared in numerous successful films such as 'What Women Want', 'Anger Management', 'The Ides of March', and 'Parental Guidance'. She also portrayed May Parker in several Marvel Cinematic Universe films. Off-screen, Tomei has been involved with the Naked Angels Theater Company and has received Drama Desk Award nominations for her roles in plays like 'Top Girls' and 'The Realistic Joneses'.