Maria Ricossa

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Acting

Known Credits

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Gender

Female

Birthday

18-Jul-1950

Age

(76 years old)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

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Maria Ricossa

Biography

Maria Ricossa's professional life began in Chicago with The Second City. She then moved to Toronto where she joined The Stratford Festival Company. In Film & TV, Maria is known for her roles in The Inlaws, Bojangles and The Space Between and recurring roles in The Strain, Designated Survivor, Da Kink in my Hair & Missing.


Credits

Butterbox Babies Butterbox Babies (1995) Character: Mrs. Kellerman
A couple operates a shady maternity home in 1930s/1940s Nova Scotia. Based on a true story.
Tagged: The Jonathan Wamback Story Tagged: The Jonathan Wamback Story (2002) Character: Judge Levine
Tagged: The Jonathan Wamback Story is the true story of a teenage gang's attack on high school student Jonathan Wamback in Ontario, Canada. Following the attack, Jonathan falls into a coma. The movie shows the events leading up to the attack on Jonathan in June 1999, and follows through his slow recuperation during the months that follow.
Twelfth Night Twelfth Night (1986) Character: Olivia
In mythical Ilyria, Viola and her twin brother Sebastian are separated after a shipwreck. Disguised as a boy, Viola enters the service of Duke Orsino who sends her off to woo the Countess Olivia on his behalf. Confusion and misguided love eventually leads to the happy reunion of the siblings.
Gregory K Gregory K (1993) Character: Marie Esteban
After years of abuse by their father, Gregory and his two brothers are placed with their mother. After his mother can't take care of him and his brothers, Gregory is placed at a boys ranch. A lawyer visiting the ranch meets Gregory, and he and his wife decide to adopt him. However, he cannot be adopted until his biological parents lose custody. Based on the true story of the boy who divorced his parents.
A Gift of Love: The Daniel Huffman Story A Gift of Love: The Daniel Huffman Story (1999) Character: Estelle Jenkins
All his life, teenager Daniel Huffman and his grandma have dreamed of Daniel playing college football. After Daniel is cut from his high school team, his grandmother's encouragement and coaching get him a second chance at that dream. He works hard and becomes so good his coach believes he has a shot at making a top-ranked college team. But now Daniel faces a heart-wrenching choice that could force him to forever give up his dream.
Last Wish Last Wish (1992) Character: Dr. Millicent Findlay
A woman with cancer seeks the assistance of her daughter in fulfilling her last wish - a wish to die with dignity.
Finding John Christmas Finding John Christmas (2003) Character: Marcy Bernard
When a photojournalist photographs a mysterious stranger performing an act of bravery, the act quickly becomes headline news and the town dubs the stranger John Christmas. After seeing the photo, Kathleen McAllister becomes convinced that the mysterious stranger is in fact her long-lost brother Hank. With the town's help, Kathleen and Noah set about to find the stranger's true identity with the help Max, a Christmas angel.
Drive Time Murders Drive Time Murders (2006) Character: Dr. Emily Wilmont
A Chicago attorney and his gossip columnist host a popular morning radio show. Their search to locate a mysterious woman leads them to the Chicago Art Museum, a network of thieves and a rich family.
Dead Man Out Dead Man Out (1989) Character: Prison Doctor
A psychiatrist is sent to evaluate if a convicted multiple murderer who's awaiting execution on Death Row for eighth year now and whose behavior during that time got more and more erratic is still mentally fit to be executed.
Her Best Friend's Husband Her Best Friend's Husband (2002) Character: Lorraine
Would you betray your best friend for your own happiness? This is the moral dilemma one woman faces after she is called upon to help save her best friend's marriage, and the unthinkable happens. She and the husband find themselves falling in love.
Catch a Christmas Star Catch a Christmas Star (2013) Character: Shelley
Nikki Crandon is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. Whether she's singing the National Anthem or promoting her latest album, everyone knows who she is—none more so than New Jersey high school basketball coach and widower Chris Mitchell, who was Nikki's first love in high school. When Chris' 10-year-old daughter Sophie finds out her dad still has feelings for the singer, she takes matters into her own hands. With her 8-year-old brother Jackson in tow, Sophie succeeds in reuniting the two. But when a misunderstanding and the growing glare of the public spotlight threaten Chris and Nikki's happiness, one can only wonder: will fame get in the way of a Merry Christmas?
The In-Laws The In-Laws (2003) Character: Katherine Peyser
Right before his daughter's wedding, a mild-mannered foot doctor discovers that his new in-laws are international smugglers.
The Familiar Stranger The Familiar Stranger (2001) Character: Linda Berg
Patrick and Elizabeth Welsh seem to have the perfect family…but their idyllic life is rocked when Patrick is charged with embezzlement. Months later, he leaves a suicide note and is presumed dead. Ten years later, Elizabeth and their two sons are astonished that the authorities are claiming that he is still alive. It isn't long before Elizabeth learns the shocking truth about the man she thought she knew.
Bathroom Rules Bathroom Rules (2018) Character: Ms. Warren
A 10-year-old, gender non-conforming student navigates his way through the school, in search of a safe washroom.
Sex & the Single Mom Sex & the Single Mom (2003) Character: Deena
Jess Gradwell and her teenage daughter boast a superclose relationship. When it comes to sex, however, Mom won't stand for anything less than premarital celibacy. So she gets a pretty healthy dose of her own medicine when she winds up getting pregnant from a brief encounter with a newly single doctor! This new situation poses a major challenge to the mother-daughter dynamic. Tune in to see if Jess and her daughter can rise to the occasion.
Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story (1996) Character: Liz
Kerry Ellison, a vibrant young woman working as a senior accountant at the IRS, finds her life threatened by a disturbed, married co-worker who starts stalking her—following her, and writing her sexually tense notes. She makes it clear multiple times that she is not interested in him, but he is unstoppable. There's no one who can help her, so her only option is to file a sexual harassment suit against her employer and go to court, a decision that will surely cost her job. Based on a true story.
To Love, Honor, & Betray To Love, Honor, & Betray (1999) Character: Maria Hermann
A young woman (Crystal Bernard) aware of her father's (James Brolin) affair with another woman becomes convinced of his guilt after her mother (Dee Wallace Stone) is found murdered in this fact-based movie.
Bojangles Bojangles (2001) Character: Rae
The life of the legendary showman Bill Robinson, African American tap dancing star of stage and screen, better known as Mr. Bojangles.
Some Things That Stay Some Things That Stay (2004) Character: Mrs. Burns
A coming-of-age story of a teenage girl from a liberal upbringing who moves to a conservative baptist community in rural 1950s America.
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006) Character: Mrs. Stifler
When Erik Stifler realizes that he's the only Stifler family member who might graduate high school a virgin, he decides to live up to his legacy. After some well-meaning advice from Jim's dad, Erik's ready to take his chances at the annual and infamous Naked Mile race, where his devoted friends and some uninhibited sorority girls will create the most outrageous weekend ever.
Luckless in Love Luckless in Love (2023) Character: Evette
Winnie, a dating blogger who anonymously writes under the pen name Luckless, goes viral for a post about a disastrous date with Holden, a perpetually single sports agent who refuses to settle. When Winnie’s boss offers her very own column on the popular lifestyle site, Mush, Winnie has no choice but to keep dating Holden for content. But things get complicated when feelings develop and Winnie learns that Holden has a teenage son.
Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise (2006) Character: Sandy Bishop
When Jesse Stone looks into the murder of a teen-age girl whose body is found floating in a local lake, it brings him up against the Boston mob and into the affluent world of a bestselling writer who exploits troubled teens.
A Royal Recipe for Love A Royal Recipe for Love (2023) Character: Queen Evelyn Batcher
When Emma, an up-and-coming baker in New York City, is hired to bake for the King and Queen of Sanovia’s anniversary party, she is convinced a good job will lead to her landing a cookbook deal.
Out of the Ashes Out of the Ashes (2003) Character: Esther Jacob
The real-life story of Gisella Perl, a Jewish Hungarian doctor imprisoned in the notorious Auschwitz death camp of World War II.
The Note The Note (2007) Character: Nora Chilsen
Following a tragic plane crash, newspaper columnist Peyton MacGruder happens upon a hastily-written note that was from one of the passengers onboard. She makes it her mission to deliver it to its intended recipient by Christmas, bringing her readers along for the ride.
Love and the Radio Star Love and the Radio Star (2022) Character: Amy
Savannah Joy, a single parent image consultant by day and aspiring wellness influencer by night, is hired to rebrand New York’s #4 interview radio show host. But when Savannah accidently ends up on the air with the handsome smooth-talking host, she becomes part of the show’s rebranding herself and discovers if on-air differences or love will have the last word.
Class Class (1983) Character: Table Friend
Naive Midwestern prep student Jonathan bonds with his more worldly roommate, Skip, who takes the small-town boy under his wing. At Skip's urging, the inexperienced Jonathan is emboldened to seek out older women in the cocktail lounges of nearby Chicago, where he meets and beds the alluring Ellen, who unfortunately turns out to be Skip's mother. The division between the friends is further deepened when a cheating scandal engulfs the school.
A Map of the World A Map of the World (1999) Character: Realtor
School nurse Alice Goodwin lives with her husband and two daughters on a dairy farm in a small Wisconsin community. After an accident on her property involving a friend's child, the town turns against her and Alice finds herself fighting charges of child abuse.
What If God Were the Sun? What If God Were the Sun? (2007) Character: Alma
A grieving nurse finds comfort and inspiration in her new assignment, where she meets a terminally ill woman with a quick with and strong faith.
The Brady Bunch in the White House The Brady Bunch in the White House (2002) Character: Kelly Brooks
Mike Brady becomes the President of the United States and names Carol as his V.P..
Absolution Absolution (2006) Character: Maria Toratelli
For 10 years, a journalist has avoided visiting her small hometown. When news spreads about a comatose man healing people from his home, she is sent to investigate.
The Good Sister The Good Sister (2014) Character: Psychiatrist
The Good Sister follows a couple who is working to put their crumbling marriage back together, when the wife receives a letter informing her that she has a long-lost twin sister. First thinking that the new family member will bring the couple closer together, the husband then begins an affair with the sister and discovers that she is treacherous and dangerous.
The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love (2009) Character: Nora
Columnist Peyton MacGruder befriends a reader who sent her a note that inspires Peyton to reconsider the choices she's made and her reluctance to accept her boyfriend's marriage proposal.
Heart of the Holidays Heart of the Holidays (2020) Character: Tammy Wallace
After her life in New York unexpectedly falls apart, powerhouse stockbroker Sam Wallace returns to her small town for the holidays and reconnects with her high school sweetheart who helps reignite her humanitarian spirit just in time to help their community on Christmas.
Christmas Incorporated Christmas Incorporated (2015) Character: Interviewer 2
Sometimes, life just seems to hand you exactly what you need – particularly at Christmastime. Riley is scraping bottom when she miraculously lands a job with a wealthy New York City entrepreneur. He’s a bad-boy socialite type who is poised to play Scrooge by closing one of his factories just before Christmas, which would devastate an entire town. It’s left to Riley to talk him out of it and turn him into a man of virtue rather than shame.
A Shoe Addict's Christmas A Shoe Addict's Christmas (2018) Character: Helen
As Christmas approaches, a department store worker whose life lacks fulfillment meets her guardian angel, who offers her a chance to change her circumstances by magically transporting her to Christmases past whenever she tries on a new pair of shoes.
Searching for Bobby Fischer Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) Character: Gym Parent
A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famous but unlikable Bobby Fischer.
Cabin Connection Cabin Connection (2022) Character: Kim
When lifestyle writer and committed bachelorette Hannah Monroe inherits her late-grandmother's cabin, she hires her widowed neighbour, local handyman Cole to help get it in shape to sell. But as Hannah and Cole spend time together, Hannah can't help but feel her faith in love and relationships being restored- and she questions whether or not she should sell the cabin at all.
Astronaut Astronaut (2019) Character: Journalist
A lonely widower battles his family, ill health and time to win a competition for a golden ticket to space.
To Catch a Killer To Catch a Killer (1992) Character: Helen Gacy
"To Catch a Killer" tells the true gruesome story of John Wayne Gacy - a good friend and helpful neighbour, a great child entertainer, a respectful businessman, and a violent serial killer who raped and murdered over 30 young boys.
Fairfield Road Fairfield Road (2010) Character: Mayor Grant
Noah McManus is leaving his job with the Boston mayor's office for a dream gig in Washington, D.C. But in a single day, he finds out his new boss in Washington can no longer employ him and that his girlfriend has been cheating on him. Devastated, Noah travels to a quaint Cape Cod town and unexpectedly finds himself at home.
Harvard Man Harvard Man (2001) Character: Charlotte Jensen
College has always been a time for experimentation, sexual, cultural and otherwise. "Harvard Man" plays out against a background of love, sex, basketball, crime and experimentation. Action and philosophy in young people's quest to discover their true identity.
Christmas Casanova Christmas Casanova (2023) Character: Patty Schultz
Elise is a podcaster in need of catchy Christmas content. Elise agrees to be Daniyal's wing woman and guide. As the two scramble to build the best Christmas ever, it becomes clear that Daniyal might be trying to win over the wrong woman.
Goosebumps: The Werewolf of Fever Swamp Goosebumps: The Werewolf of Fever Swamp (1996) Character: Mrs. Tucker
Things have been strange ever since the new kid moved into Fever Swamp. A kid can't change into a werewolf, or can he?



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