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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 popular TV shows and movies. You might recognize her as Elizabeth Cooper-MacGillis in the CBS sitcom Major Dad. She also played Nina Grabowski in the HBO series Sex and the City. Marisa Ryan was also Abby Bernstein in the comedy film Wet Hot American Summer. She later returned to this role in the Netflix series Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp and Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later.
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Marisa Ryan's Acting Journey
Marisa Ryan started her acting career early. Her first movie role was a small part in the 1983 film Without a Trace. This was her screen debut.
Becoming a "Major Dad" Star
From 1989 to 1993, Marisa Ryan had a big role in the CBS sitcom Major Dad. She played Elizabeth Cooper-MacGillis. In this show, she starred alongside actor Gerald McRaney. The series was very popular during its run.
Other Film and TV Appearances
After Major Dad, Marisa Ryan 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. She played Detective Nell Delaney in the show's final season.
Marisa Ryan also made guest appearances on many other TV shows. These include The Practice, Sex and the City, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She also appeared in Law & Order.
Comedy Roles and Directing
In 2001, Marisa Ryan co-starred in the comedy film Wet Hot American Summer. She played the character Abby. She later played Abby again in the Netflix prequel series Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp in 2015. She also appeared in movies like Don's Plum (2001) and Riding in Cars with Boys (2001). In 1997, Marisa Ryan also tried directing. She made her first short film called Three Women of Pain. She helped write the film too.
Marisa Ryan's Early Life
Marisa Ryan was born in Manhattan, New York. She grew up in the United States. In 1993, she married actor Jeremy Sisto. They were married for a period of time.
