Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei is an American actor whose film and television work includes My Cousin Vinny, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

My Cousin Vinny: A 1992 comedy film in which a novice New York lawyer defends two travelers accused of murder in Alabama. Tomei won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing Mona Lisa Vito.
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress: An annual Academy Award honoring a performance in a supporting role in a film. Tomei won the award for My Cousin Vinny, a result that became central to her public profile.
Brooklyn: A borough of New York City occupying the western end of Long Island. Tomei was born in Brooklyn and grew up in the borough.
Joe Pesci: An American actor known for comedic and dramatic film roles. Pesci co-starred with Tomei in My Cousin Vinny as the lawyer whose case centers her character.
Academy Award for Best Actress: An annual Academy Award honoring a leading performance in a film. Tomei's Oscar recognized a supporting performance, not a leading one.
The Wrestler: A 2008 drama film about an aging professional wrestler trying to reconnect with his daughter and former partner. Tomei plays Cassidy, a dancer whose relationship with the wrestler reveals a quieter dramatic register.
Golden Globe Award: An American entertainment award recognizing achievements in film and television. Tomei has received multiple Golden Globe nominations for film performances.
Boston University: A private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. Tomei studied there before leaving to pursue acting professionally.
Judd Apatow: An American filmmaker known for directing and producing comedy films and television. Apatow directed Tomei in The King of Staten Island.
Mira Sorvino: An American actor who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Mighty Aphrodite. Sorvino's Oscar-winning supporting role is often compared with Tomei's in discussions of 1990s performances.

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