Marissa Jaret Winokur
MARISSA JARET WINOKUR won Tony, Drama Desk, Theatre World and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for Hairspray. Marissa starred in FOX's Stacked, alongside Pamela Anderson and Christopher Lloyd. She co-starred with Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon in the Farrelly Brothers feature film Fever Pitch. Winokur was recently seen in Beautiful Girl starring opposite Fran Drescher and Mark Consuelos and also executive produced the film, which was ABC Family's highest-rated original movie of the year. Winokur is known for her portrayal of Janine in American Beauty, where she immortalized the phrase "You are so busted." Other films include Scary Movie, Teaching Mrs. Tingle and Never Been Kissed. On television Marissa has recurred on Dharma and Greg and Moesha, and her guest-starring roles include Jack & Bobby, Just Shoot Me, Boston Public, Felicity, Get Real and her very favorite, Curb Your Enthusiasm. She started her career as Jan in the Broadway revival of Grease! Marissa is recording a children's music album with New Line Records, and her rendition of "Baby Face" can be heard on the soundtrack for Son of the Mask. Bio as of April, 2003. American Theatre Wing programs, interviews and/or credits include: Working in the Theatre (video) Performance - September, 2002 - Watch now. Internet Broadway Database Listing (IBDB.com) Website: www.marissajaretwinokur.net