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Marisa Tomei is an American <a href="/biography/marisa-tomei">actress</a> known for her versatility and acclaimed performances in both film and television. She began her acting career in television, appearing in shows such as As the World Turns and A Different World. Tomei transitioned successfully into film and earned widespread recognition for her role in My Cousin Vinny, which won her an Academy Award. Her other notable films include The Wrestler and In the Bedroom.

<h2>Background</h2>

Marisa Tomei was born on December 4, 1964, in Brooklyn, New York, to Adelaide "Addie," an English teacher, and Gary A. Tomei, a trial lawyer. She was partly raised by her paternal grandparents and grew up in Brooklyn's Midwood neighborhood. Her brother, Adam Tomei, is also an actor.

Tomei comes from an Italian-American family; her father's roots trace back to Tuscany, Calabria, and Campania, while her mother's ancestry is from Tuscany and Sicily. Her early exposure to Broadway, thanks to her theater-enthusiast parents, sparked her interest in acting. While attending Andries Hudde Junior High School, she portrayed Hedy LaRue in a school production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. She graduated from Edward R. Murrow High School in 1982 and briefly studied at Boston University before ultimately pursuing acting full time.

<h2>Television and Film Career</h2>

Tomei began her professional acting career with a role on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns, playing Marcy Thompson. She made her film debut in The Flamingo Kid in 1984, followed by appearances in television dramas such as Like Daughters. She later moved to Los Angeles, seeking broader opportunities in film and television.

In 1987, Tomei joined the first season of A Different World as Maggie Lauten, the roommate of <a href="/biography/lisa-bonet">Lisa Bonet</a>’s character. However, it was her 1992 breakout performance as Mona Lisa Vito in the legal comedy My Cousin Vinny that cemented her place in Hollywood. Her performance won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Despite incorrect rumors suggesting the Oscar announcement was a mistake due to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Palance">presenter</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Palance">Jack Palance</a>'s age, the Academy has confirmed that Tomei's win was legitimate.

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<h2>Critical Success and Recognition</h2>

Despite earning an Oscar early in her career, Tomei initially struggled to secure roles that matched her talent. Films such as Untamed Heart did not meet critical or commercial expectations. However, she gradually regained critical acclaim through a series of dramatic roles that showcased her depth as an actress.

In the 2001 drama In the Bedroom, Tomei portrayed a grieving mother, earning her a second Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She also played <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mabel_Normand">silent film star</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mabel_Normand">Mabel Normand</a> in Chaplin, appeared in the firefighter-based series Rescue Me, and starred in the comedy The Rich Inner Life of Penelope Cloud.

Her role in <a href="/biography/darren-aronofsky">Darren Aronofsky</a>’s 2008 film The Wrestler, alongside <a href="/biography/mickey-rourke">Mickey Rourke</a>, earned her critical acclaim, a Golden Globe nomination, and a third Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in an episode of NBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?, where she learned more about her Italian ancestry, tracing her maternal lineage to Tuscany. During the episode, she discovered that her great-grandfather, Francesco Leopoldo Bianchi, had been murdered under tragic circumstances.

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>

From 2008 to 2012, Tomei was linked to <a href="/biography/logan-marshall-green">actor</a> <a href="/biography/logan-marshall-green">Logan Marshall-Green</a>, though reports of their relationship were never officially confirmed. In a 2009 interview, Tomei expressed her personal views on marriage, stating, "I'm not a great admirer of marriage as an institution, and I'm not sure why women need to have children to be recognized as whole human beings."

As of recent estimates, Marisa Tomei has a net worth of approximately $20 million. Her ongoing work in television and film continues to reflect her dedication to her craft and her ability to take on a wide variety of roles across genres.

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