Discover the career path of Marisa Tomei, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Marisa Tomei is a celebrated American actress recognized for her comedic and dramatic roles. Her breakthrough came with My Cousin Vinny (1992), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She received subsequent Academy Award nominations for her performances in In the Bedroom (2001) and The Wrestler (2008), solidifying her reputation as a versatile and accomplished performer.
1983: Appearance in As the World Turns
In 1983, Marisa Tomei made an early appearance in the soap opera 'As the World Turns'.
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1984: Film Debut in The Flamingo Kid
In 1984, Marisa Tomei made her film debut with a minor role in 'The Flamingo Kid'.
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1985: End of role in As The World Turns
In 1985, Marisa Tomei's role ended in 'As The World Turns'.
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1986: Appearance in Daughters Off-Broadway
In 1986, Marisa Tomei appeared in John Morgan Evans' 'Daughters' off-Broadway.
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1986: Role in Playing for Keeps
In 1986, Marisa Tomei had a small role in the film 'Playing for Keeps'.
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1987: Role in A Different World
In 1987, Marisa Tomei followed up 'As the World Turns' with a main role in the sitcom 'A Different World'.
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1987: Starred in A Different World
In 1987, Marisa Tomei starred in the first season of the sitcom 'A Different World'.
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1987: Stage Debut in Daughters and Theatre World Award
In 1987, at age 22, Marisa Tomei made her stage debut in the off-Broadway play 'Daughters', earning her the Theatre World Award.
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1988: Role in Sharon and Billy
In 1988, Marisa Tomei took a role off-Broadway in the play 'Sharon and Billy'.
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1989: Role in What the Butler Saw
In 1989, Marisa Tomei took a role off-Broadway in the play 'What the Butler Saw'.
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1991: Roles in Oscar and Zandalee
In 1991, Marisa Tomei took more prominent roles opposite Sylvester Stallone in 'Oscar' and Nicolas Cage in 'Zandalee'.
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1992: Film appearance in Chaplin
In 1992, Marisa Tomei appeared in the film 'Chaplin'.
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1992: International Prominence with My Cousin Vinny
In 1992, Marisa Tomei gained international prominence with her comedic performance in 'My Cousin Vinny'.
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1992: Gained Prominence in My Cousin Vinny
In 1992, Marisa Tomei gained prominence for her comedic performance in 'My Cousin Vinny.'
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1992: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
In 1992, Marisa Tomei received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in My Cousin Vinny.
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1992: Academy Award win for My Cousin Vinny
In 1992, Marisa Tomei won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'My Cousin Vinny', sparking controversy.
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1993: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
In 1993, Marisa Tomei won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'My Cousin Vinny'.
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October 1994: SNL controversy
In October 1994, while guest hosting Saturday Night Live, Tomei refused to do a sketch, leading to controversy with SNL's writers.
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1994: Film Appearance in The Paper
In 1994, Marisa Tomei appeared in the film 'The Paper'.
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1995: SNL appearance
In 1995, Tomei parodied her My Cousin Vinny role and its considerable Brooklyn influence in a skit spoofing the O.J. Simpson murder trial.
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1996: Guest Appearance on Seinfeld
In 1996, Marisa Tomei made a guest appearance as herself on the sitcom 'Seinfeld'.
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1998: Broadway Debut in Wait Until Dark
In 1998, Marisa Tomei made her Broadway debut in 'Wait Until Dark' opposite Quentin Tarantino.
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1998: Broadway debut in Wait Until Dark
In 1998, Marisa Tomei made her Broadway debut playing Susy Hendrix in the revival of the play Wait Until Dark acting opposite Quentin Tarantino at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
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1998: American Comedy Award Nomination for Slums of Beverly Hills
In 1998, Marisa Tomei was nominated for the American Comedy Award for 'Slums of Beverly Hills'.
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2000: Film Appearance in What Women Want
In 2000, Marisa Tomei appeared in the film 'What Women Want'.
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2001: Appearance in In The Bedroom
In 2001, Marisa Tomei appeared in the film 'In the Bedroom'.
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2001: Academy Award Nomination for In the Bedroom
In 2001, Marisa Tomei received an Academy Award nomination for her role in 'In the Bedroom.'
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2001: Oscar Nomination for In the Bedroom
In 2001, Marisa Tomei received an Oscar nomination for her role in the movie "In the Bedroom".
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2002: Appearances in The Guru and The Wild Thornberrys Movie
In 2002, Marisa Tomei appeared in the film 'The Guru' and voiced a character in 'The Wild Thornberrys Movie'.
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2002: ShoWest Award
In 2002, Marisa Tomei earned several awards including a ShoWest Award for Best Supporting Actress for In The Bedroom.
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2003: Appearance in Anger Management
In 2003, Marisa Tomei appeared in the commercially successful comedy 'Anger Management'.
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2005: Featured in Hanes Campaign
In 2005, Marisa Tomei was featured in an advertising campaign and television commercial for Hanes alongside Michael Jordan, Damon Wayans, and Matthew Perry.
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2006: Recurring Role in Rescue Me and Gracie Allen Award
In 2006, Marisa Tomei had a recurring role in 'Rescue Me', winning a Gracie Allen Award.
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2007: Film Appearances in Before the Devil Knows You're Dead and Wild Hogs
In 2007, Marisa Tomei appeared in 'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead' and 'Wild Hogs'.
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2007: Film Wild Hogs and Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
In 2007, Marisa Tomei appeared in 'Wild Hogs' and 'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead'.
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2008: Film Appearance in The Wrestler
In 2008, Marisa Tomei appeared in the film 'The Wrestler'.
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2008: Drama Desk Award Nomination for Top Girls
In 2008, Marisa Tomei earned a Drama Desk Award nomination for her role in 'Top Girls'.
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2008: Role in The Wrestler
In 2008, Marisa Tomei played Cassidy/Pam in 'The Wrestler', receiving critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination.
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2008: Oscar Nomination for The Wrestler
In 2008, Marisa Tomei received an Oscar nomination for her role in The Wrestler.
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2008: Academy Award Nomination for The Wrestler
In 2008, Marisa Tomei received another Academy Award nomination for her role in 'The Wrestler.'
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2009: Role of Mary Magdalene in The Word of Promise
In 2009, Marisa Tomei recorded the role of Mary Magdalene in 'The Word of Promise'.
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2010: Appearance in Cyrus
In 2010, Marisa Tomei appeared in the comedy-drama 'Cyrus'.
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2011: Film Appearances in The Ides of March and Crazy, Stupid, Love
In 2011, Marisa Tomei appeared in 'The Ides of March' and 'Crazy, Stupid, Love'.
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2011: Multiple Film Appearances
In 2011, Marisa Tomei starred in 'The Lincoln Lawyer', 'Salvation Boulevard', 'Crazy, Stupid, Love', and 'The Ides of March'.
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2012: Film Appearance in Parental Guidance
In 2012, Marisa Tomei appeared in the film 'Parental Guidance'.
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2014: Appearances in The Rewrite and Love Is Strange
In 2014, Marisa Tomei appeared in the films 'The Rewrite' and 'Love Is Strange', as well as the play The Realistic Joneses.
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2014: Drama Desk Award for The Realistic Joneses
In 2014, Marisa Tomei received a special Drama Desk Award for 'The Realistic Joneses'.
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2014: Appeared in Céline campaign
In 2014, Tomei appeared in Céline's fall campaign.
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2015: Film Appearance in The Big Short
In 2015, Marisa Tomei appeared in the film 'The Big Short'.
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2015: Role in The Big Short
In 2015, Marisa Tomei took a role in the crime drama film 'The Big Short'.
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2016: Portrayal of Aunt May Begins
In 2016, Marisa Tomei began portraying Aunt May in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in 'Captain America: Civil War'.
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2016: Portrayal of May Parker Begins
In 2016, Marisa Tomei began portraying May Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with 'Captain America: Civil War'.
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2017: Starred in Spider-Man: Homecoming
In 2017, Marisa Tomei starred as Aunt May in Spider-Man: Homecoming
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2018: Guest Spot in The Handmaid's Tale
In 2018, Marisa Tomei had a guest spot in the second season of 'The Handmaid's Tale'.
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2018: Role in The First Purge
In 2018, Marisa Tomei took a role in the horror film 'The First Purge'.
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2019: Appearances in Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: Far From Home
In 2019, Marisa Tomei appeared as Aunt May in 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'.
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2019: Return to Broadway in The Rose Tattoo
In 2019, Marisa Tomei returned to Broadway in the revival of 'The Rose Tattoo'.
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2019: Cast as Edith Bunker
In 2019, Marisa Tomei was cast to play Edith Bunker in ABC's Live in Front of a Studio Audience specials.
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2020: Film Appearance in The King of Staten Island
In 2020, Marisa Tomei appeared in the film 'The King of Staten Island'.
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2020: Role in The King of Staten Island
In 2020, Marisa Tomei took a role in the comedy-drama 'The King of Staten Island'.
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2020: Cast as Edith Bunker
In 2020, Marisa Tomei was cast to play Edith Bunker in ABC's Live in Front of a Studio Audience specials.
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2021: Appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home
In 2021, Marisa Tomei appeared as Aunt May in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'.
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2021: Appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home
In 2021, Marisa Tomei portrayed May Parker in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'.
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2023: Starred in She Came to Me
In 2023, Marisa Tomei starred in the film 'She Came to Me'.
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