Marissa Jaret Winokur

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

4.272

Gender

Female

Birthday

02-Feb-1973

Age

(51 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As
  • Marisa Winokur
  • Marissa Winokur
  • Marissa Janet Winokur
  • Марисса Джэрет Винокур
  • Marissa J Winokur

Marissa Jaret Winokur

Biography

Marissa Jaret Winokur (born February 2, 1973), sometimes credited as Marissa Winokur, is an American actress and singer known for her Tony-winning performance as Tracy Turnblad in the Broadway musical Hairspray.


Credits

Role of a Lifetime Role of a Lifetime (2002) Character: Flower Girl (as Marisa Winokur)
A has-been actor drops from public view and is presumed dead and when Hollywood decides to make a movie about his life, he decides to make a comeback by assuming another identity.
Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes Sleep Easy, Hutch Rimes (2000) Character: Brenda
Insurance agent Hutch Rimes spends a lot of time at the Sleep Easy Hotel, taking long lurid lunch breaks with a string of sexy secretaries who he hires for their "special talents". Ten years ago, one of his office honeys tried to get him to kill her abusive husband. The plan backfired when the hubby killed her by mistake, got sent up the river, and lucky Hutch made a fortune buying off a piece of his ranch. But now it's trouble time -- there's a stalker in the suburbs who wants Hutch dead. Is it the cold-blooded killer just out of jail, the jealous husband of his latest fling, or another psycho enemy he's made along the way? Steven Weber (Wings), Swoosie Kurts (Sisters) and Gail O'Grady (NYPD Blue) star in this hilariously sinister thriller that proves the worst thing in life can also be the funniest.
Now You Know Now You Know (2002) Character: Lea’s Friend
On the eve of his bachelor party, a man learns his fiancee wants to call off the wedding. The unmarried couple returns to New Jersey to sort out their relationship.
Broadway: The Next Generation Broadway: The Next Generation (2017) Character: Self
A look at the past, present and future of the Great White Way.
The Rocky Horror Musical Live Stream The Rocky Horror Musical Live Stream (2020) Character: Janet Weiss
This live stream benefiting the Democratic Party of Wisconsin features with Curry, Barry Bostwick, Wilmer Valderrama, Colleen Ballinger, Lance Bass, Rosario Dawson, Jason George, Nell Campbell, Seth Green, Jason Alexander, David Arquette, and more!
Betrayals Betrayals (2007) Character: Dr. Theodora 'Teddy' Hohn
Five former college roommates gather years later for an emotional reunion. Although their lives have taken different paths, they still feel a strong bond and each reveals a dark, personal secret.
Muffin Top: A Love Story Muffin Top: A Love Story (2014) Character: Elise
Suzanne’s body is changing faster than her moods after IVF shots to get pregnant. When she finds out, on her birthday, that her husband has knocked up his younger, thinner co-worker and wants a divorce, she turns to desperate and hilarious measures to lose weight and get a life.
Never Been Kissed Never Been Kissed (1999) Character: Sheila
Josie Geller, a baby-faced junior copywriter at the Chicago Sun-Times, must pose as a student at her former high school to research contemporary teenage culture. With the help of her brother, Rob, Josie infiltrates the inner circle of the most popular clique on campus. But she hits a major snag in her investigation -- not to mention her own failed love life -- when she falls for her dreamy English teacher, Sam Coulson.
Hairspray Live! Hairspray Live! (2016) Character: Pinky's Girl
A teenage girl living in Baltimore in the early 1960s dreams of appearing on a popular TV dance show.
DIVOS! DIVOS! (2020) Character: Sister Hartt
Teenage egos collide when a self-proclaimed "Broadway Legend in the Making" is forced to share the spotlight with the school's star athlete in the high school musical.
Santa Bootcamp Santa Bootcamp (2022) Character: Patti
Hired by shopping mall magnate Ed Mancini to host a Christmas gala for his biggest investors, Emily heads to Santa Bootcamp - to find the perfect Santa and the inspiration she'll need to make the evening a success.
American Beauty American Beauty (1999) Character: Mr. Smiley's Counter Girl (Janine)
Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.
Trouble Trouble (2019) Character: Claire (voice)
A pampered dog named Trouble must learn to live in the real world while trying to escape from his former owner's greedy children and must learn how to survive on the big-city streets.
A Very Nutty Christmas A Very Nutty Christmas (2018) Character: Rosa
Hard-working bakery owner Kate Holiday, has more cookie orders than she has time to fill this holiday season, and when her boyfriend suddenly breaks up with her, any shred of Christmas joy she was hanging onto, immediately disappears. After Kate hangs the last ornament on the tree and goes to bed, she awakens the next morning to a little bit of Christmas magic. She gets the surprise of her life when Chip, a handsome soldier who may or may not be the Nutcracker Prince from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” appears in her living room.
Feel the Beat Feel the Beat (2020) Character: Herself
After failing to make it on Broadway, April returns to her hometown and reluctantly begins training a misfit group of young dancers for a competition.
Teaching Mrs. Tingle Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999) Character: Student (uncredited)
A bright high-school senior has her impending status as valedictorian jeopardized when her bitter history teacher, Mrs. Tingle, gives her a poor grade on a project. When an attempt to get ahead in Mrs. Tingle's class goes awry, mayhem ensues and friendships, loyalties and trust are tested by the teacher's intricate mind-games.
Scary Movie Scary Movie (2000) Character: Garage Victim
A familiar-looking group of teenagers find themselves being stalked by a more-than-vaguely recognizable masked killer! As the victims begin to pile up and the laughs pile on, none of your favorite scary movies escape the razor-sharp satire of this outrageously funny parody!
Fever Pitch Fever Pitch (2005) Character: Sarah
When Ben Wrightman, a young teacher, begins dating pretty businesswoman Lindsey Meeks, the two don't seem to have a lot of the same interests, but they fall in love, regardless. Their romance goes well until baseball season begins, and Lindsey soon realizes that Ben is completely obsessed with the Boston Red Sox. Though she tries to understand Ben's passionate team loyalty, eventually it threatens to end their otherwise happy relationship.
Shrek the Halls Shrek the Halls (2007) Character: Bookstore Clerk (voice)
The Christmas tree isn't the only thing green in this new holiday classic. Shrek is back and trying to get into the spirit of the season. After promising Fiona and the kids a Christmas they'll remember, he is forced to take a crash course in the holiday. But just when he thinks he has everything for their quiet family Christmas just right, there is a knock at the door.
On the Edge On the Edge (2001) Character: Dean's Secretary (segment "Happy Birthday")
A compendium of three short science-fiction films, each with a decidedly feminist slant.



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