Marissa Jaret Winokur

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New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Made it to the semifinals in her stint on "Dancing with the Stars․"
Studied musical theatre for two years at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York and graduated from the integrated program
Quote: "[on "Dancing with the Stars"] "I just wanted to prove you don't have to be a size zero to dance․""
Quote: "[on pregnancy] "I don't care if I win or lose 'Dancing with the Stars' because I know when the show is over I will have the best prize - a baby․ After cancer I never thought I'd have a baby․ This is truly the best time of my life․""
Quote: "[on winning her Tony] "I still cry, even when I get introduced as 'the Tony Award winning actress․'""
Performed for the "Grease" touring company before playing the role of Pink Lady Jan in the Broadway production
Recognized for her role as Tracy Turnblad in the Broadway hit "Hairspray," which won her a Tony Award in 2003

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