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Marisa Tomei

Birth Name:
Marisa Tomei
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Profession
Actress, Producer, Soundtrack
Marisa Tomei

Fast Facts

  • Has served as a spokesperson for the pharmaceutical company Allergan to help raise awareness for chronic dry eye disease
  • Received the 2008 Hollywood Film Award for Supporting Actress of the Year
  • Won the 1986 Theatre World Award for her work in "Daughters․"
  • Won the 2014 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance for her work with the cast of "The Realistic Joneses․"
  • 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 AwardWinner
  • 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
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