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Marisa Tomei
Actor, ProducerBorn December 4, 1964 (60 years)
Marisa Tomei (born December 4, 1964) is an American actress. She has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and nominations for two further Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.
After working on the television series As the World Turns, Tomei came to prominence as a cast member on The Cosby Show spin-off A Different World in 1987. After having minor roles in a few films, she came to international attention in 1992 with the comedy, My Cousin Vinny, for which she received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She received two additional Academy Award nominations for In the Bedroom (2001) and The Wrestler (2008).
Tomei has appeared in a number of successful movies, including What Women Want (2000), Anger Management (2003), Wild Hogs (2007), The Ides of March (2011), and Parental Guidance (2012). She also portrayed May Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having appeared in Captain America: Civil War (2016), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).
Tomei has also worked in theater. She was formerly involved with the Naked Angels Theater Company and appeared in plays, such as Daughters (1986), Wait Until Dark (1998), Top Girls (2008), for which she received a nomination for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play, and The Realistic Joneses (2014), for which she received a special award at the Drama Desk Awards.
After working on the television series As the World Turns, Tomei came to prominence as a cast member on The Cosby Show spin-off A Different World in 1987. After having minor roles in a few films, she came to international attention in 1992 with the comedy, My Cousin Vinny, for which she received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She received two additional Academy Award nominations for In the Bedroom (2001) and The Wrestler (2008).
Tomei has appeared in a number of successful movies, including What Women Want (2000), Anger Management (2003), Wild Hogs (2007), The Ides of March (2011), and Parental Guidance (2012). She also portrayed May Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having appeared in Captain America: Civil War (2016), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).
Tomei has also worked in theater. She was formerly involved with the Naked Angels Theater Company and appeared in plays, such as Daughters (1986), Wait Until Dark (1998), Top Girls (2008), for which she received a nomination for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play, and The Realistic Joneses (2014), for which she received a special award at the Drama Desk Awards.
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Marisa Tomei Filmography
| 2024 | High Tide · as Miriam |
| 2024 | Brothers · as Bethesda Waingro |
| 2024 | Upgraded · as Claire |
| 2023 | She Came to Me · as Katrina Trento |
| 2022 | Delia's Gone · as Fran |
| 2021 | Spider-Man: No Way Home · as May Parker |
| 2020 | Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine · as Satan |
| 2020 | The King of Staten Island · as Margie Carlin |
| 2019 | Human Capital · as Carrie Manning |
| 2019 | Live in Front of a Studio Audience: 'All in the Family' and 'Good Times' · as Edith Bunker |
| 2019 | Frankie · as Ilene |
| 2019 | Spider-Man: Far from Home · as May Parker |
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| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame · as Aunt May |
| 2019 | I Hate Kids · as Christine Hurley |
| 2018 | Dark Was the Night · as Margaret Lang |
| 2018 | After Everything · as Dr. Lisa Harden |
| 2018 | The First Purge · as Dr. May Updale / Architect |
| 2017 | Laboratory Conditions · as Emma Holloway |
| 2017 | Spider-Man: Homecoming · as May Parker |
| 2017 | The Handmaid's Tale (TV Series) · as Mrs. O'conner |
| 2016 | Citizen Jane: Battle for the City · as Jane Jacobs (voice) |
| 2016 | Captain America: Civil War · as May Parker |
| 2015 | The Big Short · as Cynthia Baum |
| 2015 | Love the Coopers · as Emma Newport |
| 2015 | Trainwreck · as The Dog Owner |
| 2015 | Spare Parts · as Gwen Kolinsky |
| 2015 | Empire (2015) (TV Series) · as Mimi Whiteman |
| 2014 | Loitering with Intent · as Gigi |
| 2014 | The Rewrite · as Holly Carpenter |
| 2014 | Love Is Strange · as Kate |
| 2012 | Parental Guidance · as Alice Simmons |
| 2012 | Inescapable · as Fatima |
| 2011 | The Ides of March · as Ida Horowicz |
| 2011 | Crazy, Stupid, Love. · as Kate |
| 2011 | Salvation Boulevard · as Honey Foster |
| 2011 | The Lincoln Lawyer · as Maggie Mcpherson |
| 2010 | Cyrus · as Molly Fawcett |
| 2009 | Amsterdam · as Donna |
| 2008 | The Wrestler · as Cassidy |
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| 2007 | Grace Is Gone · as Woman At Pool |
| 2007 | Before the Devil Knows You're Dead · as Gina Hanson |
| 2007 | Wild Hogs · as Maggie |
| 2007 | The Rich Inner Life of Penelope Cloud · as Penelope Cloud |
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| 2005 | Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School · as Meredith Morrison |
| 2004 | Alfie · as Julie |
| 2004 | Rescue Me (TV Series) · as Angie |
| 2004 | Game Over (TV Series) · as Raquel Smashenburn |
| 2003 | Anger Management · as Linda |
| 2002 | The Wild Thornberrys · as Bree Blackburn (voice) |
| 2002 | The Guru · as Lexi |
| 2002 | Just a Kiss · as Paula |
| 2001 | In the Bedroom · as Natalie Strout |
| 2001 | Jenifer · as Nina Capelli |
| 2001 | Someone Like You · as Liz |
| 2000 | What Women Want · as Lola |
| 2000 | King of the Jungle · as Det. Costello |
| 2000 | The Watcher · as Dr. Polly Beilman |
| 2000 | Happy Accidents · as Ruby Weaver |
| 2000 | Dirk and Betty · as Paris |
| 1998 | Slums of Beverly Hills · as Rita Abromowitz |
| 1998 | My Own Country · as Mattie Vines |
| 1998 | Only Love · as Evie |
| 1998 | Since You've Been Gone · as Tori (uncredited) |
| 1997 | Welcome to Sarajevo · as Nina |
| 1997 | A Brother's Kiss · as Missy |
| 1996 | Sex and the Silver Screen (TV Series) · as Quote Reader |
| 1996 | Unhook the Stars · as Monica |
| 1995 | Four Rooms · as Margaret |
| 1995 | The Perez Family · as Dorita Evita Perez |
| 1994 | Only You · as Faith Corvatch |
| 1994 | The Paper · as Martha Hackett |
| 1993 | Untamed Heart · as Caroline |
| 1992 | Chaplin · as Mabel Normand |
| 1992 | Equinox · as Rosie Rivers |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) |
| 1992 | My Cousin Vinny · as Mona Lisa Vito |
| 1991 | Zandalee · as Remy |
| 1991 | Oscar · as Lisa Provolone |
| 1990 | Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School · as Meredith Morrison |
| 1990 | Parker Kane · as April Haynes |
| 1989 | The Simpsons (TV Series) · as Sara Sloane (voice) |
| 1987 | Leg Work (TV Series) · as Donna Ricci |
| 1987 | A Different World (TV Series) · as Maggie Lauten |
| 1987 | A Different World · as Maggie Lauten |
| 1986 | Playing for Keeps · as Tracy |
| 1984 | The Flamingo Kid · as Mandy |
| 1984 | The Toxic Avenger · as Health Club Girl |
| 1972 | The ABC Afterschool Special (TV Series) · as Noelle Crandall |
| 1956 | As The World Turns (TV Series) · as Marcy Thompson |
| 2025 | 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2023 | Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love · as Self - Guest |
| 2022 | Penélope Cruz, les reflets de la passion · as Self |
| 2021 | 2021 Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2020 | GMA3: What You Need to Know (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2019 | The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2019 | The 73rd Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2019 | 34th Film Independent Spirit Awards · as Self (segment: The Cold Open) |
| 2018 | This Changes Everything · as Self |
| 2018 | Red Table Talk (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2018 | 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2017 | |
| 2017 | Dinner with Don (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2016 | 21st Annual Critics' Choice Awards · as Self |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | Dream of Italy (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | The Broadway.Com Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | Home & Family (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | Love, Marilyn · as Self |
| 2012 | Katie (2012) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2012 | Comedy Bang! Bang! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | Finding Your Roots (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden · as Self (uncredited) |
| 2011 | The 83rd Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2010 | Show People with Paul Wontorek (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | Conan (2010) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | Access Hollyood Live (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | Who Do You Think You Are? (US) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | |
| 2009 | The People Speak · as Self |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2009 | Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2009 | The 81st Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2009 | The Orange British Academy Film Awards · as Self - Nominee & Presenter |
| 2009 | 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2009 | |
| 2009 | Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2009 | The 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2009 | The 35th Annual People's Choice Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2008 | The 62nd Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2008 | Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo · as Self |
| 2008 | |
| 2008 | 13th Annual Critics' Choice Awards · as Self |
| 2007 | Chelsea Lately (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2007 | Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2006 | The Making of 'Factotum' · as Self |
| 2006 | Al Pacino: An American Cinematheque Tribute · as Self- Speaker |
| 2005 | The Reichen Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2005 | Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2004 | George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2004 | The Insider (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2004 | Tavis Smiley (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | My Buddy Jack · as Self |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2003 | The 57th Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2002 | The 74th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2002 | 8th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2002 | The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2001 | The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2000 | 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards · as Self |
| 1999 | Teen Choice Awards (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1998 | The 70th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Past Winner |
| 1997 | The View (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1997 | The 51st Annual Tony Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1997 | 3rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 1997 | Sesame Street: Get Up and Dance · as Self |
| 1996 | No Spin News (TV Series) · as Self (segment "watter's World") |
| 1996 | The Daily Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1996 | Whoever That Fails (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1995 | 50 Years of Funny Females · as Self |
| 1994 | Extra (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 1994 | The 66th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1994 | Comic Relief VI · as Self |
| 1993 | Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration · as Self (segment: New Way To Walk) |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1993 | Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1993 | 1993 MTV Movie Awards · as Self - Winner & Presenter |
| 1993 | The 65th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Winner & Presenter |
| 1991 | Charlie Rose (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1991 | E! News (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1989 | Seinfeld (TV Series) · as Marisa Tomei |
| 1989 | The Arsenio Hall Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1986 | At The Movies (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1985 | Larry King Live (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1982 | Late Night With David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1979 | SAG Foundation Conversations (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live (TV Series) · as Self - Host |
| 1975 | Good Morning America (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1969 | Sesame Street (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1956 | Tony Awards (TV Series) · as Self - Presenter |
| 1953 | The Academy Awards (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1952 | Today (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2024 | High Tide · as Executive Producer |
| 2022 | Lakota Nation vs. United States · as Executive Producer |
| 2016 | Seed: The Untold Story · as Co-Producer |
| 2014 |