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Marisa Tomei Biography

Birth Name:Marisa Tomei

Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Has served as a spokesperson for the pharmaceutical company Allergan to help raise awareness for chronic dry eye disease
Won the 2014 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance for her work with the cast of "The Realistic Joneses․"
Received the 2008 Hollywood Film Award for Supporting Actress of the Year
Won the 1986 Theatre World Award for her work in "Daughters․"
Is the godmother of actress Zoe Kravitz
Became interested in acting after seeing the Broadway musical "A Chorus Line․"
Often portrays characters who are emotionally damaged
Was offered the lead role in "Four Weddings and a Funeral," but turned the part down

Awards

1992ACCA-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
1992Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
1993Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
1993American Comedy Award-Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1993CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1993CFCA Award-Most Promising Actress: winner
1993MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: winner
1993MTV Movie Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: winner
1997Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
1999American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: nominated
1999Teen Choice Award-Film - Funniest Scene: nominated
2001ACCA-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2001ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actress - Comedy/Romance: nominated
2001Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2001SEFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2002Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
2002CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2002Chlotrudis Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2002Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2002DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2002Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
2002Sierra Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2002NSFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2002OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2002OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2002PFCS Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2002Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Drama: nominated
2007EDA Special Mention Award-Best Depiction of Nudity or Sexuality: nominated
2007Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: winner
2007Gracie-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2007VVFP Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2008EDA Special Mention Award-Best Depiction of Nudity or Sexuality: nominated
2008ACCA-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2008Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2008DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2008DFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2008Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Female: nominated
2008FFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2008Golden Schmoes-Best T&A of the Year: nominated
2008Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actress of the Year: winner
2008HFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2008ICP Award-Best Supporting Performance: nominated
2008Sierra Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2008OFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2008PFCS Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
2008SDFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2008SFFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2008SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2009Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2009BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2009COFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2009Gold Derby Film Award-Supporting Actress: nominated
2009Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
2009ICS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2009INOCA-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2009IOMA-Best Supporting Actress (Miglior attrice non protagonista): winner
2009OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2009OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2009VFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2010Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2012COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2013Felix-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2015ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Guest Actor/Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2016Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2016Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
2018INOCA TV-Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
2018OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2019OFTA Television Award-Best Female Performance in a Variety Program: nominated
2020CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actress - National Competition: nominated
2020HCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2021CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actress - International Competition: nominated
2021CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2022Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated