History of Marisa Tomei in Timeline
Marisa Tomei is a celebrated American actress renowned for her comedic and dramatic range. She rose to fame after winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in My Cousin Vinny (1992). This established her as a significant talent in Hollywood. She has since received two more Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress, for her roles in In the Bedroom (2001) and The Wrestler (2008), showcasing her consistent ability to deliver compelling and critically acclaimed performances.
December 4, 1964: Marisa Tomei's Birth
On December 4, 1964, Marisa Tomei was born. She is an American actress.
1966: Reference to the Original 'Alfie' Film
In 2004, Marisa Tomei appeared in the film 'Alfie', which was based on the 1966 British film of the same name.
1967: Reference to Audrey Hepburn in 'Wait Until Dark' film
A comparison was made between Marisa Tomei's 1998 performance in the revival of 'Wait Until Dark' to Audrey Hepburn who played the role in the 1967 film.
1982: Graduation from Edward R. Murrow High School
Marisa Tomei graduated from Edward R. Murrow High School in 1982.
1983: Early Appearance in 'As the World Turns'
In 1983, Marisa Tomei had an early appearance in the soap opera 'As the World Turns'.
1984: Film Debut in 'The Flamingo Kid'
In 1984, Marisa Tomei made her film debut with a minor role in 'The Flamingo Kid', playing a waitress named Mandy.
1985: Continued Role in 'As the World Turns'
Marisa Tomei continued her role in the soap opera 'As the World Turns' until 1985.
1986: Appearance in 'Daughters' Off-Broadway
In 1986, Marisa Tomei appeared in John Morgan Evans' 'Daughters' off-Broadway.
1986: Small Role in 'Playing for Keeps'
In 1986, Marisa Tomei had a small role in 'Playing for Keeps'.
1987: Appearance in 'A Different World'
In 1987, Marisa Tomei appeared in the first season of the sitcom 'A Different World'.
1988: Off-Broadway Role in 'Sharon and Billy'
In 1988, Marisa Tomei took a role off-Broadway in the play 'Sharon and Billy'.
1989: Off-Broadway Role in 'What the Butler Saw'
Marisa Tomei acted in the play 'What the Butler Saw' off-Broadway in 1989.
1991: Roles in 'Oscar' and 'Zandalee'
In 1991, Marisa Tomei took roles opposite Sylvester Stallone in the comedy 'Oscar' and Nicolas Cage in the erotic thriller 'Zandalee'.
1992: Breakthrough Role in 'My Cousin Vinny'
In 1992, Marisa Tomei gained prominence for her comedic performance in 'My Cousin Vinny'.
1992: Won Academy Award for My Cousin Vinny
In 1992, Marisa Tomei received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her comedic role in *My Cousin Vinny*.
1993: Academy Award Win for 'My Cousin Vinny'
In 1993, Marisa Tomei won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Mona Lisa Vito in 'My Cousin Vinny'.
October 1994: Refusal of Sketch on 'Saturday Night Live'
In October 1994, while guest hosting 'Saturday Night Live', Marisa Tomei refused to use the proposed sketch "Good Morning Brooklyn" due to concerns about being stereotyped.
1994: Role in 'The Paper'
Marisa Tomei appeared in the film 'The Paper' in 1994.
1995: Parody of 'My Cousin Vinny' Role
In 1995, Marisa Tomei parodied her 'My Cousin Vinny' role and its Brooklyn influence in a skit spoofing the O.J. Simpson murder trial.
1996: Guest Appearance on 'Seinfeld'
In 1996, Marisa Tomei made a guest appearance on the sitcom 'Seinfeld', playing herself in the two-part episode 'The Cadillac'.
1998: Broadway Debut in 'Wait Until Dark'
In 1998, Marisa Tomei made her Broadway debut in 'Wait Until Dark' opposite Quentin Tarantino.
1998: American Comedy Award Nomination for 'Slums of Beverly Hills'
In 1998, Marisa Tomei was nominated for the American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Actress for her role in 'Slums of Beverly Hills'.
2000: Appearance in 'What Women Want'
In 2000, Marisa Tomei appeared in the film 'What Women Want'.
2001: Academy Award Nomination for 'In the Bedroom'
In 2001, Marisa Tomei received an Academy Award nomination for her role in 'In the Bedroom'.
2001: Oscar nomination for In the Bedroom
In 2001, Marisa Tomei received an Oscar nomination for her role in the Todd Field drama *In the Bedroom*.
2002: ShoWest Award for 'In the Bedroom'
In 2002, Marisa Tomei earned several awards including a ShoWest Award for Best Supporting Actress for the movie 'In the Bedroom'.
2005: Featured in Hanes advertising campaign
In 2005, Marisa Tomei was featured in an advertising campaign and a television commercial for clothing retailer Hanes alongside Michael Jordan, Damon Wayans, and Matthew Perry.
2007: Roles 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'.
2008: Began relationship with Logan Marshall-Green
In 2008, Marisa Tomei began a relationship with actor Logan Marshall-Green.
2008: Drama Desk Award Nomination for 'Top Girls'
In 2008, Marisa Tomei earned a nomination for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for her role in 'Top Girls'.
2008: Oscar nomination for The Wrestler
In 2008, Marisa Tomei received an Oscar nomination for her role in the Darren Aronofsky drama *The Wrestler*.
2008: Academy Award Nomination for 'The Wrestler'
In 2008, Marisa Tomei received another Academy Award nomination for her performance in 'The Wrestler'.
2009: Role in 'The Word of Promise'
In 2009, Marisa Tomei recorded the role of Mary Magdalene in Thomas Nelson's audio Bible production 'The Word of Promise'.
2009: Stated opinion on marriage and motherhood
In 2009, Marisa Tomei stated, "I'm not that big a fan of marriage as an institution, and I don't know why women need to have children to be seen as complete human beings."
2009: Ranked on FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list
In 2009, Marisa Tomei was placed at number 18 on the FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list, recognizing her attractiveness.
2011: Roles in 'The Ides of March' and 'Crazy, Stupid, Love'
Marisa Tomei appeared in 'The Ides of March' and 'Crazy, Stupid, Love' in 2011.
February 10, 2012: Appearance on 'Who Do You Think You Are?'
On February 10, 2012, Marisa Tomei was featured in an episode of NBC's 'Who Do You Think You Are?', where she investigated her family history in Tuscany and Elba.
2012: Appearance in 'Parental Guidance'
In 2012, Marisa Tomei appeared in 'Parental Guidance'.
2012: Ended relationship with Logan Marshall-Green
In 2012, Marisa Tomei ended her relationship with actor Logan Marshall-Green.
2014: Appeared in Céline's fall campaign
In 2014, Marisa Tomei appeared in Céline's fall campaign. She has also appeared in campaigns for Coach, Band of Outsiders, and Briggs & Riley luggage.
2014: Drama Desk Award for 'The Realistic Joneses'
In 2014, Marisa Tomei earned a special Drama Desk Award for Will Eno's 'The Realistic Joneses'.
2015: Academy Members Reaffirm 1992 Award
In 2015, The Hollywood Reporter polled Academy members, and they indicated that they would still award the 1992 Best Supporting Actress award to Marisa Tomei, even with a second chance.
2015: Role in 'The Big Short'
Marisa Tomei took a role in the crime drama 'The Big Short' in 2015.
2016: Portrayal of May Parker in 'Captain America: Civil War'
In 2016, Marisa Tomei began portraying May Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with 'Captain America: Civil War'.
2018: Guest spot in The Handmaid's Tale
In 2018, Marisa Tomei had a guest spot in the second season of the Hulu dystopian series *The Handmaid's Tale*, playing Mrs. O'Connor.
2019: Family Traditions Mentioned in Interview
In 2019, Marisa Tomei mentioned in an interview that her family celebrated many Italian traditions but was not religious.
2019: Return to Broadway in 'The Rose Tattoo'
In 2019, Marisa Tomei returned to Broadway in the revival of 'The Rose Tattoo'.
2019: Cast as Edith Bunker in ABC’s Live in Front of a Studio Audience specials
In 2019, Marisa Tomei was cast to play All in the Family’s Edith Bunker in ABC’s *Live in Front of a Studio Audience* specials.
2020: Cast as Edith Bunker in ABC’s Live in Front of a Studio Audience specials
In 2020, Marisa Tomei played All in the Family’s Edith Bunker in ABC’s *Live in Front of a Studio Audience* specials.
2020: Role in 'The King of Staten Island'
In 2020, Marisa Tomei played in 'The King of Staten Island'.
2021: Role in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'
In 2021, Marisa Tomei portrayed May Parker in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'.
2023: Starred in She Came to Me and Upgraded
In 2023, Marisa Tomei starred in *She Came to Me*, a Rebecca Miller-directed romantic comedy opposite Peter Dinklage and Anne Hathaway, which premiered at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival. She also took a supporting role in the Amazon Prime Video romantic comedy *Upgraded* starring Camila Mendes.
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