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Marisa Ryan
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| Born | November 20, 1974 |
| Other names | Marisa Graf |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Jeremy Sisto
(m. 1993; div. 2002)Nathan Graf
(m. 2008) |
Marisa Ryan (born November 20, 1974) is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in TV shows and movies. Some of her most famous parts include Nina Grabowski in the HBO series ... and the City, Elizabeth Cooper-MacGillis in the CBS sitcom Major Dad, and Abby Bernstein in the comedy film Wet Hot American Summer and its Netflix series.
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Marisa Ryan's Acting Career
Marisa Ryan started her acting journey in 1983 with a small part in the film Without a Trace. From 1989 to 1993, she played Elizabeth Cooper-MacGillis in the popular TV show Major Dad. In this sitcom, she acted alongside Gerald McRaney.
Movies and TV Shows
After Major Dad, Marisa appeared in several independent films. These included Love Always (1996) and Slaves to the Underground (1997). In 1998, she joined the cast of the police drama New York Undercover as Detective Nell Delaney.
She also made guest appearances on many other TV shows. These include The Practice, ... and the City, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Law & Order.
In 2001, Marisa Ryan was part of the comedy film Wet Hot American Summer. She played the character Abby Bernstein. She later returned to this role for the Netflix prequel series, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp in 2015. She also appeared in other films like Riding in Cars with Boys (2001).
Directing Work
Besides acting, Marisa Ryan also tried directing. In 1997, she directed her first independent short film called Three Women of Pain. She also helped write the script for this film.
Marisa Ryan's Personal Life
Marisa Ryan was born in Manhattan, New York. She was married to actor Jeremy Sisto for a period. They later decided to go their separate ways.
Marisa Ryan's Filmography
Marisa Ryan has acted in many films and television shows throughout her career.
Films Marisa Ryan Appeared In
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1983 | Without a Trace | Justine Norris |
| 1996 | Love Always | Julia Bradshaw |
| 1997 | Slaves to the Underground | Suzy |
| 1998 | With or Without You | Zoe |
| 1999 | Man of the Century | Gertrude |
| 2001 | Wet Hot American Summer | Abby |
| 2001 | Riding in Cars with Boys | Janet Donofrio - Age 19 |
| 2005 | Brooklyn Lobster | Lauren Wallace |
| 2010 | The Extra Man | Tanya |
| 2019 | Human Capital | Ella |
Television Shows Marisa Ryan Appeared In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1989–1993 | Major Dad | Elizabeth Cooper McGillis | 96 episodes |
| 1996 | Boy Meets World | Irene | Episode: "You Can Go Home Again" |
| 1998–1999 | New York Undercover | Det. Nell Delaney | 13 episodes |
| 1999 | ... and the City | Nina G. | Episode: "Twenty-Something Girls vs. Thirty-Something Women" |
| 2003 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Laura Bergeron | Episode: "Tragedy" |
| 2005, 2008 | Law & Order | Woman with Drink/Stacey Ranson | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp | Abby | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later | Abby | 7 episodes |
