Marisa Ryan Explained

Marisa Ryan
Othername:Marisa Graf
Birth Date:20 November 1974
Birth Place:Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:1983–present
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    Marisa Ryan (born November 20, 1974) is an American actress, best known for her role as Nina Grabowski in the HBO series Sex and the City, as Elizabeth Cooper-MacGillis in the CBS sitcom Major Dad (1989–1993), and as Abby Bernstein in the 2001 comedy film Wet Hot American Summer, its Netflix prequel series, (2015) and its Netflix sequel series (2017).

    Career

    Ryan made her screen debut in a small role in the 1983 film Without a Trace. From 1989 to 1993, she starred as Elizabeth Cooper-MacGillis in the CBS sitcom Major Dad opposite Gerald McRaney. She later went to star in the Independent films Love Always (1996), Slaves to the Underground (1997), Taylor's Return (1997), and With or Without You (1998). In 1998, Ryan joined the cast of Fox police drama series New York Undercover as Det. Nell Delaney, during the show's fourth and final season. She later guest-starred on The Practice, Sex and the City, , and Law & Order.[1]

    In 2001, Ryan co-starred as Abby Bernstein in the ensemble cast satirical comedy film Wet Hot American Summer. She reprised her role in the Netflix prequel series, in 2015.[2] She also appeared in films Don's Plum (2001), Riding in Cars with Boys (2001), and Brooklyn Lobster (2005). In 1997, she made her directorial debut with the independent short film Three Women of Pain which she also co-wrote.[1]

    Personal life

    Ryan was born in Manhattan, New York.[1] In 1993, Ryan married actor Jeremy Sisto; both were 18 years old at the time.[3] Sisto and Ryan separated two days later but remained legally married until June 21, 2002.[4] [5]

    Filmography

    Film

    !Year!Title!Role!Notes
    1983Without a TraceJustine Norris
    1996Love AlwaysJulia Bradshaw
    1997Slaves to the UndergroundSuzy
    1997Taylor's ReturnLiz
    1998With or Without YouZoe
    1999Man of the CenturyGertrude
    1999TrashAlex Staley
    1999Cold HeartsViktoria
    2001Wet Hot American SummerAbby
    2001Don's PlumAnna
    2001The Cure for BoredomDanya
    2001Riding in Cars with BoysJanet Donofrio - Age 19
    2002Stella shortsCollege BuddyDirect-to-video
    2003JusticeJulia
    2004Confessions of a Dangerous MimeSusan StapletonShort
    2005AlchemyBridesmaid
    2005Brooklyn LobsterLauren Wallace
    2007Puberty: The MovieLashonda
    2010The Extra ManTanya
    2017MiddlegroundMarcus' Wife
    2019Human CapitalElla

    Television

    YearTitleRoleNotes
    1989–1993Major DadElizabeth Cooper McGillis96 episodes
    1996Boy Meets WorldIreneEpisode: "You Can Go Home Again"
    1997Promised LandSamantha MarkovichEpisode: "The Collapse"
    1997The PretenderHelen DiggsEpisode: "Unhappy Landings"
    1998–1999New York UndercoverDet. Nell Delaney13 episodes
    1999The PracticeCynthia SimonsonEpisode: "Closet Justice"
    1999Sex and the CityNina G.Episode: "Twenty-Something Girls vs. Thirty-Something Women"
    2000Mary and RhodaMeredith RousseauTelevision film
    2000DeadlineStokesEpisode: "Pilot"
    2002The Pennsylvania Miners' StoryLeslie MayhughTelevision film
    2002HackMelissaEpisode: "All Night Long"
    2003Laura BergeronEpisode: "Tragedy"
    2005, 2008Law & OrderWoman with Drink/Stacey Ranson2 episodes
    20081%MontanaTelevision film
    2014The LeftoversImposterEpisode: "Guest"
    2015Odd Mom OutKristaEpisode: "Brooklandia"
    2015Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampAbby3 episodes
    2015The Mysteries of LauraSusanEpisode: "The Mystery of the Maternal Instinct"
    2017Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterAbby7 episodes
    2019DivorceUrsulaEpisode: "Miami"

    Notes and References

    1. http://www.filmreference.com/film/33/Marisa-Ryan.html Marisa Ryan Biography (1974-)
    2. Web site: 'Wet Hot American Summer' Series Set at Netflix; Original Cast to Return. Shelli Weinstein. Variety. 11 August 2015.
    3. Web site: Jeremy M Sisto: Nevada, Marriage Index, 1956–2005. FamilySearch. August 8, 2014. Clark, Nevada, United States, County Book 902, p. C465035, archive film number 950729..
    4. Web site: Ryan's hope: A divorce from 'Six Feet' Sisto. New York Post. Michael. Starr. July 29, 2024.
    5. Web site: Herald Wire Services . Jeremy Sisto ties the knot . The Boston Herald . 2009-10-19 . 2009-10-20.