Maria Bello: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 30
- on screen
- 1998–2021
- box office
- $1.04B
- nominations
- 4
- average score
- 67
- Born
- April 18, 1967 (age 59)
- Birthplace
- Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress, producer
- Years active
- 1991-present
- Spouses
- Dominique Crenn
- Children
- 1
The Best Maria Bello Movies
The highest-rated films Maria Bello is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Giant Little Ones (2019) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Maria Bello's Career in Numbers
Maria Bello's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Maria Bello works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Permanent Midnight (1998) to The Water Man (2021), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Maria Bello Movies by Decade
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 14
- 2010s 13
- 2020s 1
The 2000s were Maria Bello's busiest decade, with 14 films.
Maria Bello Movies by Genre
- Drama 13
- Thriller 4
- Adventure 3
- Mystery 3
- Action 2
- Biography 2
- Fantasy 1
- Comedy 1
Drama is the genre Maria Bello has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of thriller (4).
Maria Bello Career Milestones
- First film
- Permanent Midnight 1998
- Biggest box office hit
- The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor $403M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Giant Little Ones Movie Echo Score 75
- Newest film
- The Water Man 2021
Maria Bello Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Maria Bello is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Maria Bello Movies as an Actor
29- 2021
The Water Man as Sheriff Goodwin · Adventure Worldwide box office: $383K Movie Echo Score: 66 - 2019
Giant Little Ones as Carly Winter · Drama Worldwide box office: $182K Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2018
Better Start Running as Agent McFadden · Drama - 2018
Every Day as Lindsey · Drama Worldwide box office: $10.4M Movie Echo Score: 55 - 2017
In Search of Fellini as Claire · Adventure Worldwide box office: $25.3K Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2016
Wait Till Helen Comes as Jean · Fantasy - 2016
The Journey Is the Destination as Kathy · Drama - 2016
Lights Out Thriller Worldwide box office: $149M - 2015
McFarland USA Drama Worldwide box office: $45.7M - 2015
Demonic as Dr. Elizabeth Klein · Thriller Worldwide box office: $4.48M - 2014
Big Driver as Tess Thorne · Mystery - 2014
Third Person Drama Worldwide box office: $2.62M - 2011
Carjacked as Lorraine Burton · Action - 2010
The Yellow Handkerchief Drama Worldwide box office: $15.8M - 2008
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Action Worldwide box office: $403M - 2008
The Yellow Handkerchief as May · Drama Worldwide box office: $319K - 2007
Butterfly on a Wheel as Abby Randall · Thriller - 2006
Flicka Adventure Worldwide box office: $21.9M - 2006
World Trade Center Drama Worldwide box office: $163M - 2006
Thank You for Smoking Drama Worldwide box office: $39.3M - 2005
The Dark as Adèlle · Mystery Worldwide box office: $6.59M - 2005
A History of Violence Drama Worldwide box office: $61.4M - 2004
Secret Window Mystery Worldwide box office: $92.9M - 2003
The Cooler Drama Worldwide box office: $10.5M - 2002
100 Mile Rule as Monica · Thriller - 2002
Auto Focus Biography Worldwide box office: $2.7M - 2001
China: The Panda Adventure Drama Worldwide box office: $6.78M - 2001
Sam the Man as Anastasia Powell · Comedy - 1998
Permanent Midnight Biography Worldwide box office: $1.17M
Maria Bello in Documentaries & Specials
1Maria Bello: Awards & Nominations
4 nominations across 4 award bodies, from 2004 to 2010. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Spirit Awards 1 nomination -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination -
Actor Awards (SAG) 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
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25th Independent Spirit Awards- Maria Bello: Nominated Best Female Lead Downloading Nancy
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11th Critics' Choice Awards- Maria Bello: Nominated Best Supporting Actress A History of Violence
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10th Screen Actors Guild Awards- Maria Bello: Nominated Outstanding Supporting Female Actor The Cooler
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61st Golden Globe Awards- Maria Bello: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actress) The Cooler
Who Is Maria Bello?
Maria Bello was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S. in 1967 and is 59 years old. Credited on films since 1998, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
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.
Who Maria Bello Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Maria Bello shares the most films with. William Hurt comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Callum Keith Rennie (2).
Maria Bello: Questions & Answers
How many movies Maria Bello has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Maria Bello been in?
Maria Bello is credited on 30 films, from 1998 to 2021. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Maria Bello's highest-grossing movie?
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) is Maria Bello's biggest box office hit, with $403M worldwide, ahead of World Trade Center (2006) ($163M). Across every film with box office figures, Maria Bello's movies have made $1.04B.
Maria Bello's biggest hits What is the best Maria Bello movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Maria Bello's best-rated film is Giant Little Ones (2019) with a score of 75, followed by In Search of Fellini (2017) (70).
Best Maria Bello movies, ranked Has Maria Bello won an Oscar?
Maria Bello has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Maria Bello has 0 wins from 4 nominations.
How old is Maria Bello?
Maria Bello is 59 years old, born on April 18, 1967 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S..
What is Maria Bello's newest movie?
The most recent film on Maria Bello's filmography is The Water Man (2021), in the role of Sheriff Goodwin.
Who does Maria Bello work with most often?
Maria Bello shares the most films with William Hurt (3 films), Callum Keith Rennie (2 films) and Dustin Milligan (2 films).
The Best Maria Bello Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 30 credits.
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