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Marissa Jaret Winokur Biography (1973-)
Born February 2, 1973, in New York, NY; daughter of Michael (an architect) and Maxine (a teacher) Winokur; engaged to Judah Miller (a writer), 2005. Addresses: Agent: William Morris Agency, One William Morris Place, BeverlyHills, CA 90212.; Manager: McKeon-Valeo-Myones Management, 9150 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 102, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Actress, producer
- Birth Details
- February 2, 1973
- New York, New York, United States
Famous Works
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CREDITS
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Film Appearances
- Jannette, Demo Real: A Tragedy in 10 Minutes, 1998
- (Scenes deleted) Why Love Doesn't Work, 1999
- Sheila, Never Been Kissed, 1999
- First girl (scenes deleted), Teaching Mrs. Tingle (also known as Killing Mrs. Tingle), 1999
- Janine, American Beauty, 1999
- Brenda, Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes, 2000
- Danny, Happy Birthday, 2000
- Jill, Scary Movie, Dimension Films, 2000
- Radio announcer, Amy's Orgasm (also known as Amy's O and Why Love Doesn't Work), Magic Lamp Releasing, 2001
- Lea's friend, Now You Know, Lumberyard Productions, 2002
- Sarah, Fever Pitch, Twentieth Century-Fox, 2005
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Always a Bridesmaid, New Line Cinema, 2005
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Film Work
- Producer, Always a Bridesmaid, New Line Cinema, 2005
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Television Appearances
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Series
- Katrina, Stacked, Fox, 2005
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Miniseries
- (Uncredited) Tracy Turnblad, Broadway: The American Musical (documentary), PBS, 2004
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Movies
- Wendy Wodinski, "Happy Birthday," On Edge, Showtime, 2000
- Becca Wasserman, Beautiful Girl, ABC Family, 2003
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Specials
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The 57th Annual Tony Awards, CBS, 2003
- Presenter, The 58th Annual Tony Awards, CBS, 2004
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Pilots
- Denise Furst, The Furst Family, 2004
- Cannie, Good in Bed, HBO, 2004
- Also appeared as roommate, Maggie Bloom.
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Episodic
- Kimmie, "Justice For All," The Steve Harvey Show, 1998
- Melody, "Two 'Man' Bowling," Malibu, CA, 1998
- Glenda, "Honey, I'll Be Right Witch You," Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show, 1999
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City Guys, 1999
- Nancy, "Sophomoric," Felicity, 1999
- Anita, "Play Lady Play," Dharma & Greg, 1999
- Bella, "Thinking of You; Mama's Soup Pot; The Letter," Chicken Soup for the Soul, PAX, 2000
- Theresa, "Father Knows Best," Moesha, UPN, 2000
- Theresa, "The Matchmaker," Moesha, UPN, 2000
- Anita, "Night to Remember," Dharma & Greg, 2000
- Annie, "Tested," Get Real, 2000
- Theresa, "Color Him Father," Moesha, UPN, 2000
- Woman in elevator, "Interior Decorator," Curb Your Enthusiasm, HBO, 2000
- Dee Dee, "Brandi, You're a Fine Girl," Just Shoot Me!, NBC, 2000
- Lizzy, "Cheerleader of Doom," Nikki, The WB, 2001
- Tina, "Vanity Hair," The Ellen Show, CBS, 2001
- Courtney Schaffer, "Chapter Twenty-Three," Boston Public, Fox, 2001
- Mistress Persephone, "The Big O," Good Girls Don't..., Oxygen, 2004
- Herself, "Tournament 1, Game 2," Celebrity Blackjack, GSN, 2004
- Herself, "Tournament 6, Game 6," Celebrity Blackjack, GSN, 2004
- Herself, "Son of the Mask," HBO First Look, HBO, 2005
- Margaret, "Friends with Benefits," Jack & Bobby, The WB, 2005
- Voice of Jewel, "Francine's Flashback," American Dad! (animated),Fox, 2005
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Television Work
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Movies
- Co-executive producer, Beautiful Girl, ABC Family, 2003
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Stage Appearances
- Pink Lady Jan, Grease, Eugene O'Neill Theatre, New York City, 1995
- Tracy Turnblad, Hairspray, Fifth Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA, thenNew York City, 2002-2003, 2005
- Tracy Turnblad, Hairspray, Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles, 2004
- Also appeared in Jeanie, Hair! (concert staging); Reprise!;as Adelaide, Guys and Dolls, Fox Lane; Peter, Peter Pan, Denise Thomas Theatre; Audrey, Little Shop of Horrors, New Youth Performers; Juliet, Romeo and Juliet, NYSSSA Productions; Robert Anne, Nunsense II, Shawnee Playhouse; Dor and Rachel, Grandma Sylvia's Funeral, Soho Playhouse, New York City; Jenny Piccolo, Happy Days (workshop).
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Major Tours
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Grease, U.S. cities, 1994-95
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RECORDINGS
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Albums
- "Baby Face," Son of the Mask (soundtrack), 2005
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Books
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Newsmakers, Issue 1, Thomson Gale, 2005
Periodicals
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Dance Magazine, December, 2003, p. S20
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Glamour, November, 2002, p. 40
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People, September 2, 2002, pp. 75-76
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Teen Vogue, February/March, 2003, p. 171
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