Maria Bello

Actor, Producer

April 18, 1967 (59 years)
Maria Elena Bello (born April 18, 1967)  is an American actress and singer. She started her acting career in small off-Broadway plays, such as The Killer Inside Me, Small Town Gals with Big Problems, and Urban Planning.  Bello's big break came when producers Kerry Lenhart and John J. Sakmar cast her as Mrs. Smith in the spy show Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Payback
    Payback1999
  • The Company Men
    The Company Men2010
  • Shattered
    Shattered2007
  • Demonic
    Demonic2015
  • The Dark
    The Dark2005
  • The Late Bloomer
    The Late Bloomer2016
  • Giant Little Ones
    Giant Little Ones2019
  • The Yellow Handkerchief
    The Yellow Handkerchief2008
  • Beautiful Boy
    Beautiful Boy2010
  • Bravetown
    Bravetown2015
  • Silver City
    Silver City2004
  • Downloading Nancy
    Downloading Nancy2008
  • The Commish
    The Commish5 seasons
  • Better Start Running
    Better Start Running2018
  • The Journey Is the Destination
    The Journey Is the Destination2016
  • Wait Till Helen Comes
    Wait Till Helen Comes2016
  • 100 Mile Rule
    100 Mile Rule2002

Known For

  • Prisoners
    Prisoners2013
  • A History of Violence
    A History of Violence2005
  • Thank You for Smoking
    Thank You for Smoking2005
  • The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
    The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor2008
  • Lights Out
    Lights Out2016
  • Secret Window
    Secret Window2004
  • Coyote Ugly
    Coyote Ugly2000
  • Payback
    Payback1999
  • World Trade Center
    World Trade Center2006
  • Grown Ups
    Grown Ups2010
  • The Woman King
    The Woman King2022
  • Grown Ups 2
    Grown Ups 22013
  • McFarland, USA
    McFarland, USA2015
  • Assault on Precinct 13
    Assault on Precinct 132005
  • Shattered
    Shattered2007
  • The Jane Austen Book Club
    The Jane Austen Book Club2007
  • Abduction
    Abduction2011
  • The Cooler
    The Cooler2003
  • The Dark
    The Dark2005
  • Duets
    Duets2000

Featured Videos

  • Maria Bello On What Excited Her About The Film
    Maria Bello On What Excited Her About The FilmLights OutJul 15, 2016
  • Maria Bello On What Appealed To Her About The Role
    Maria Bello On What Appealed To Her About The RoleThe 5th WaveJan 8, 2016
  • Maria Bello On The Script And Her Attraction To The Project
    Maria Bello On The Script And Her Attraction To The ProjectMcFarland, USAFeb 10, 2015
  • Maria Bello On Her Character
    Maria Bello On Her CharacterPrisonersSep 9, 2013
  • Maria Bello On Frat Boys
    Maria Bello On Frat BoysGrown Ups 2Jul 9, 2013
  • May And Brett
    May And BrettThe Yellow HandkerchiefFeb 2, 2010

Filmography

2025
Hell in Paradise · as Sam, Mère Nina
2025
The Waterfront · as Mae Buckley
2023
Beef · as Jordan
2020
The Water Man · as Sheriff Goodwin
2018
Giant Little Ones · as Carly WinterOn Plex
2018
Better Start Running · as Agent McfaddenOn Plex
2018
Exit · as Kim
2018
Explained · as Narrator (voice)
2018
Every Day · as Lindsey
2017
2016
Wait Till Helen Comes · as JeanOn Plex
2016
Max Steel · as Molly Mcgrath
2016
Goliath · as Michelle Mcbride
2016
The Late Bloomer · as Brenda NewmansOn Plex
2016
2016
Lights Out · as Sophie
2016
The Confirmation · as Bonnie
2016
The 5th Wave · as Sergeant Reznik
2015
Bravetown · as MarthaOn Plex
2015
McFarland, USA · as Cheryl White
2015
Demonic · as Dr. Elizabeth KleinOn Plex
2014
Big Driver · as Tess Thorne
2013
Prisoners · as Grace Dover
2013
Third Person · as Theresa
2013
Grown Ups 2 · as Sally Lamonsoff
2012
Touch (2012) · as Lucy Robbins
2011
Carjacked · as Lorraine Burton
2011
Abduction · as Mara Harper
2011
Prime Suspect (US) · as Jane Timoney
2010
The Company Men · as Sally WilcoxOn Plex
2010
Beautiful Boy · as Kate CarrollOn Plex
2010
Grown Ups · as Sally Lamonsoff
2009
The Private Lives of Pippa Lee · as Suky Sarkissian
2008
The Yellow Handkerchief · as MayOn Plex
2008
2008
Downloading Nancy · as Nancy StockwellOn Plex
2007
Towelhead · as Gail Monahan
2007
2007
Shattered · as Abby RandallOn Plex
2006
2006
Flicka · as Nell Mclaughlin
2006
World Trade Center · as Donna Mcloughlin
2005
A History of Violence · as Edie Stall
2005
The Dark · as AdèlleOn Plex
2005
Thank You for Smoking · as Polly Bailey
2005
The Sisters · as Marcia Prior Glass
2005
Assault on Precinct 13 · as Dr. Alex Sabian
2004
Silver City · as Nora AllardyceOn Plex
2004
2004
Secret Window · as Amy Rainey
2003
The Cooler · as Natalie Belisario
2003
NCIS · as Jack Sloane
2002
100 Mile Rule · as MonicaOn Plex
2002
Auto Focus · as Patricia Olson / Patrica Crane
2001
China: The Panda Adventure · as Ruth Harkness
2001
Sam the Man · as Anastasia Powell
2000
Duets · as Suzi Loomis
2000
Coyote Ugly · as Lil
1999
1999
Payback · as RosieOn Plex
1998
Permanent Midnight · as Kitty
1996
Mr. & Mrs. Smith · as Mrs. Smith
1995
Nowhere Man · as Emily Noonan
1994
ER · as Anna Del Amico
1994
Due South · as Mackenzie King
1991

2024
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee
2024
2023
2020
What to Watch · as Self
2018
Red Table Talk · as Self
2016
Harry · as Self - Guest
2016
2014
2013
2013
Femme · as SelfOn Plex
2012
Katie (2012) · as Self - Guest
2011
The Chew · as Self - Guest
2011
The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Presenter
2010
The Talk · as Self - Guest
2010
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2010 · as Self - Audience Member
2009
2008
2008
The Bonnie Hunt Show · as Self - Guest
2007
Up Close with Carrie Keagan · as Self - Guest
2007
2006
This Film Is Not Yet Rated · as Self - Actress In 'the Cooler'
2006
Acts of Violence · as Self
2006
2006
2005
2005
2005
2005
2004
2004
The Insider · as Self
2004
2004
2004
On Air With Ryan Seacrest · as Self - Guest
2004
Tavis Smiley · as Self - Guest
2003
2003
2002
Last Call with Carson Daly · as Self - Guest
1999
1998
1997
The View · as Self
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show · as Self - Guest
1994
Extra · as Self
1994
Sidewalks Entertainment · as Self - Guest
1993
1992
HBO First Look · as Self
1992
1989
1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark · as Self - Guest
1981
1952
Today · as Self - Guest

2022
2018
Giant Little Ones · as Executive ProducerOn Plex
2018
Exit · as Executive Producer
2017
In Search of Fellini · as Executive Producer
2016
The Journey Is the Destination · as Executive ProducerOn Plex

2022
The Woman King · as Story