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Marisa Tomei (/ toʊˈmeɪ / toh-MAY, Italian: [toˈmɛi]; born December 4, 1964) [1] is an American actress. She gained prominence for her comedic performance in My Cousin Vinny (1992), which earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She received further nominations in the category for In the Bedroom (2001) and The Wrestler (2008).
Marisa Tomei. Actress: My Cousin Vinny. Marisa Tomei was born on December 4, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York, to Patricia "Addie" (Bianchi), a teacher of English, and Gary Tomei, a lawyer, both of Italian descent. Marisa has a brother, actor Adam Tomei. As a child, Marisa's mother frequently corrected her speech as to eliminate her heavy Brooklyn ...
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May 25, 2021 · Oscar-winning actress Marisa Tomei has starred in such successful films as 'My Cousin Vinny,' 'In the Bedroom,' 'The Wrestler' and 'Spider-Man: Homecoming.'.
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Marisa Tomei is an American actress of Italian descent, known for her roles in My Cousin Vinny, Chaplin, The Wrestler and more. She has been nominated for three Oscars and won one for her performance in My Cousin Vinny.
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- 'My Cousin Vinny' (1992) Director: Jonathan Lynn. "Imagine you're a deer." After pals Bill (Ralph Macchio) and Stan (Mitchell Whitfield) are charged with a robbery and murder they didn't commit, they turn to Bill's cousin Vinny (Joe Pesci), a personal injury lawyer from Brooklyn, for help.
- 'The Wrestler' (2008) Director: Darren Aronofsky. Mickey Rourke turned in a comeback performance of note here as Randy "The Ram" Robinson, a once-iconic professional wrestler struggling with the harsh realities of aging and the toll his career has taken on his body.
- 'In The Bedroom' (2001) Director: Todd Field. This family drama is one of only three films directed by Todd Field, the others being Little Children and Tár.
- 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' (2021) Director: Jon Watts. "This what we do. We help people." After a spell goes awry, villains and heroes from across the multiverse are brought together.
Marisa Tomei is an American actress. Following her work on the television series As the World Turns, she came to prominence as a cast member on The Cosby Show spin-off A Different World in 1987.
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.
