Common questions about Marisa Tomei

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Marisa Tomei born?

Marisa Tomei was born on the 4th of December 1964 in Brooklyn, New York. Her family of Italian immigrants had roots stretching from Tuscany to Sicily.

What role did Marisa Tomei play in My Cousin Vinny?

Marisa Tomei played the role of Mona Lisa Vito in the 1992 film My Cousin Vinny. She portrayed a tough, Brooklyn-born auto mechanic and hairdresser opposite Joe Pesci.

When did Marisa Tomei win her first Academy Award?

Marisa Tomei won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 1993 Academy Awards for her performance in My Cousin Vinny. The Academy later confirmed in 2015 that her win was not a mistake.

Which film earned Marisa Tomei a third Academy Award nomination?

Marisa Tomei received a third Academy Award nomination for her 2008 performance as Cassidy in The Wrestler. The role required her to appear in several nude dance numbers and was directed by Darren Aronofsky.

When did Marisa Tomei make her Broadway debut?

Marisa Tomei made her Broadway debut in 1998 in the play Wait Until Dark opposite Quentin Tarantino. She later won a special Drama Desk Award for her role in The Realistic Joneses in 2014.

In which year did Marisa Tomei first appear as Aunt May in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Marisa Tomei first appeared as May Parker in Captain America: Civil War in 2016. Her portrayal of the character continued through Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Endgame, and Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021.