Marissa Jaret Winokur

Marissa Jaret Winokur: Summary

Recent Role:: Guest Voice on King of the Hill

Birthday:: 2-2-1973

Birthplace:: New York, USA

Birth Name:: Marissa Jaret Winokur

Marissa might be best known for starring as Tracy Turnblad in the Broadway musical production of Hairspray , where she displays her formidable talents as comic actress, singer, and dancer. Her mother in the production is played by Harvey Fierstein (the role played by Divine in the original film). Born to Michael and Maxine (architect and teacher, both retired) on February 2nd, 1973,...

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Dancing with the Stars' rug-cutters trotted out
Celebrity boogie bodies include Priscilla Presley, Steve Guttenberg, Adam Carolla, Shannon Elizabeth, Penn Jillette.
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In 2000, Marissa appeared in a television commercial promoting the revamped look of the TBS Superstation.(edit)
While having her picture taken after winning her Tony award, the bottom broke and fell off of it and she had to get a new one.(edit)
Marissa's dress to the Tony awards was choosen partly for its dark color so she could wear a pair of red and white candy striped panties--which she says bring luck to her.(edit)
Marissa's favorite color is purple.(edit)
In 2003, Marissa won the Theatre World Award for her role as Tracy Turnblatt in the Broadway musical Hairspray.(edit)

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melonhead37
member since: Aug 27, 2005
The Bottom Line: "Talented"
Hairspray is WiCkEd!!!! ...Continue »
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tracyismyHERO
member since: Apr 30, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Gorgeous"
Big hair is AWESOME! ...Continue »
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h6p8gv
member since: Aug 6, 2003
The Bottom Line: "Talented"
Best show on TV ...Continue »
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