How Marisa Tomei Built a Lasting Hollywood Career

Full Name: Marisa Tomei

Date of Birth: December 4, 1964

Marisa Tomei Age: 61 years

Age Generation: Baby Boomer

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: Italian and American ethnicity

Married Status: Single

Occupation: Actress

Religion: Not publicly disclosed

Resident Off: New York City

Ruling Planet: Jupiter

Chinese Zodiac: Dragon

Sexuality: Straight

Family

Father Name: Gary A Tomei

Mother Name: Adelaide Addie Tomei

Brother Name: Adam Tomei

Marisa Tomei Boyfriends:

• Logan Marshall Green
• Robert Downey Jr.
• Frank Pugliese
• Christian Slater
• Nicholas Carpenter
• Lenny Kravitz
• Josh Radnor

Pets Name: A dog and a Cat, name not disclosed

Physical Traits

Height in Centimeters: 161

Marisa Tomei Height in Feet: 5 feet 3.5 inches

Weight in Kilograms: 54

Weight in Pounds: 119

Bodytype: Slim and athletic

Bra Size: 34B

Build: Fit and toned

Cup Size: B

Shoe Size: 7.5

Tattoos:

• Egyptian eye on her foot

Distinctive Features:

• Expressive brown eyes and a warm smile

Dress Size: 4

Body Measurements: 34 – 25 – 35

Eye Color: Brown

Hair Color: Dark brown

Education and Acting Training

• She graduated from Edward R Murrow High School in Brooklyn in 1982
• She briefly attended Boston University before pursuing acting full-time around 1983
• Early training with the Albee School of Dance and local theater programs in Brooklyn
• Founding member of the Naked Angels Theater Company, fostering New York stage work

Marisa Tomei Movies And TV Shows

Marisa Tomei Movies

• My Cousin Vinny 1992
• The Wrestler 2008
• In the Bedroom 2001
• Spider-Man Man No Way Home 2021
• Spider Man Homecoming 2017
• Spider-Man Far From Home 2019
• The Big Short 2015
• Crazy Stupid Love 2011
• Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead 2007
• Chaplin 1992
• Untamed Heart 1993
• Only You 1994
• The Paper 1994
• What Women Want 2000
• Upgraded 2024
• The Mongoose, upcoming
• Fck Valentine’s Day, upcoming
• You’re Dating a Narcissist, upcoming
• She Gets It From Me, upcoming

Marisa Tomei TV Shows and OTT

• As the World Turns from 1984 to 1985
• A Different World 1987
• Rescue Me 2006
• Empire 2015
• Live in Front of a Studio Audience 2019

Major Awards and Recognitions

• Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in My Cousin Vinny at the 1993 Oscars
• Earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in the Bedroom 2002
• Received another Oscar nod for The Wrestler in the supporting category 2009
• Took home a Theatre World Award for her off-Broadway debut in Daughters back in 1986
• She garnered Golden Globe nominations for her dramatic roles in acclaimed films

Hobbies and Interests

• Practices yoga
• Traveling  
• Theater and live performance
• Cooking

Business Ventures

• Terra Mare is an innovative supplement brand focused on women’s health and wellness
• In 2016, she partnered with Allergan to launch a campaign for Chronic Dry Eye
• Founding member of the non-profit Naked Angels Theater Company in NYC

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• Supports environmental causes through organizations focused on conservation efforts
• Advocates for women’s rights via partnerships with equality groups
• Contributes to arts education charities benefiting young performers

Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• She discovered family history on Who Do You Think You Are, tracing Italian roots
• She performed in Broadway productions like The Rose Tattoo, earning critical praise
• She dropped out of college after landing her first major acting role
• She is the godmother to Zoë Kravitz
• She has a phobia of flying

Controversies

• She faced rumors that her Oscar win was a presenter’s mistake, which were later debunked
• Her casting as a younger Aunt May in the Marvel caused a minor stir on social media
• She reposted a social media post urging a boycott of Disney amid a controversy involving the company

Marisa Tomei Net worth

• $25 million in 2025