Maria Bello

Maria Bello, born on April 18, 1967, is an acclaimed American actress and producer known for her versatility in taking on a broad range of roles over her career. She rose to prominence in her first major film role in 1998's Permanent Midnight, which was quickly followed by an array of supporting and leading parts in films such as Payback, Coyote Ugly, The Cooler, Secret Window, and Assault on Precinct 13. Internationally renowned for her roles in World Trade Center, The Jane Austen Book Club and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, among others. She was praised for her performances in series like the medical drama ER and the police procedural drama NCIS. Bello received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination and won a Critics' Choice Award for the limited series 'Beef'. Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, to Kathy and Joe Bello, Maria graduated from Archbishop John Carroll High School. Her journey into the world of acting truly began after graduating from Villanova University, when she became involved in several theatre productions in New York.

Over her career, Bello has ventured into various popular TV series including The Commish, Due South, Nowhere Man, Misery Loves Company, and ER. Her role as Mrs. Smith in the TV series Mr. & Mrs. Smith was a significant milestone in Maria's career, leading to more consistent work in television and film. She has been nominated for Golden Globe awards for her performances in The Cooler and A History of Violence. Moreover, she made her mark as a producer by developing a drama for HBO and has produced short films. Aside from her contribution to acting, Bello has been part of various philanthropy efforts, with a notable contribution towards healthcare in Haiti post the 2010 earthquake. In her personal life, she's the mother of one and married to Dominique Crenn.