Tina Majorino
Tina Majorino | |
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Born | Albertina Marie Majorino February 7, 1985 |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1992–1999, 2004–present |
Albertina Marie Majorino (/meɪdʒoʊˈriːnoʊ/; born February 7, 1985)[1][2][3] is an American film and television actress. She started her career as a child actor, starring in films such as Andre; When a Man Loves a Woman; Waterworld; Corrina, Corrina; and Alice in Wonderland.
After her early success as a child actor, she returned to acting at age 18 as the character Deb in the 2004 film
Early life
Majorino was born in
Career
Majorino began her acting career in a 1992 sitcom[6] called Camp Wilder. Her first film role was in 1994's When a Man Loves a Woman. She subsequently starred in leading roles in the family films Corrina, Corrina and Andre, both of which were released in August 1994.[7] Her next film was the 1995 action film Waterworld, playing a child named Enola.[8]
She played the
She started filming for The Deep End, a television show for ABC in 2009. She played the role of Addy Fisher, a meek, insecure first-year associate at a high-profile law firm.[13][14][15] The show was canceled after only six episodes were aired.[16]
She returned to television in 2011 playing the recurring role of Special Agent Genny Shaw on Bones. She also starred in the music video for "Fuckin' Perfect" by Pink.
In 2012, she reprised her role as Deb in the animated TV version of Napoleon Dynamite. She was also seen playing the role of the vampire Molly in Season 5 of the HBO television series True Blood, an uncredited role as a pregnant woman in the Fox show, Raising Hope, in an episode titled "Tarot Cards," and the role of intern Dr. Heather Brooks in Season 9 of the ABC series Grey's Anatomy, with her character being killed off in the two-part premiere of Season 10. In 2014 she appeared in the Veronica Mars film as her character Mac, a project financed by fans through Kickstarter.[17] Majorino was approached to reprise the role of Mac when Veronica Mars was renewed for a fourth season by Hulu in 2019, but turned it down upon learning the role was essentially a cameo.[18]
In an interview with Mental in 2022, Majorino talks about dealing with anxiety and how therapy, meditation, and setting boundaries has helped her finally find self-love.[19]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994 | When a Man Loves a Woman | Jess Green | |
1994 | Corrina, Corrina | Molly Singer | |
1994 | Andre | Toni Whitney | |
1995 | Waterworld | Enola | |
1997 | Santa Fe | Crystal Thomas | |
1999 | Alice in Wonderland | Alice | |
2004 | Napoleon Dynamite | Deb | |
2006 | Think Tank | Sal | |
2006 | A Sharp | The Daughter | Short Film |
2007 | What We Do Is Secret | Michelle | |
2012 | Should've Been Romeo | Alice | |
2014 | Veronica Mars | Cindy "Mac" Mackenzie
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Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1992 | ABC TGIF | Sophie | TV Series |
1992–1993 | Camp Wilder | Sophie Wilder | Main role (19 episodes) |
1996 | New York Crossing | Television film | |
1997 | True Women | Young Euphemia Ashby | |
1997 | Before Women Had Wings | Avocet Abigail 'Bird' Jackson | |
1997 | Merry Christmas, George Bailey | Janie Bailey | |
1999 | Alice in Wonderland | Alice | |
2004 | Without a Trace | Serena Barnes / Andrews | Episode: "Lost and Found" |
2004 | Testing Bob | Allison Barrett | Television film |
2004–2007 | Veronica Mars | Cindy "Mac" Mackenzie
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Recurring role (seasons 1–2); Main role (season 3); 33 episodes |
2006–2011 | Big Love | Heather Tuttle | Recurring role (26 episodes) |
2010 | The Deep End | Addy Fisher | Main role (6 episodes) |
2010 | In Security | Television film | |
2011 | P!nk: Fuckin' Perfect | Adult Angel | Video short |
2011 | Castle | Reese Harmon | Episode: "One Life to Lose" |
2011–2012 | Bones | Special Agent Genevieve Shaw | Recurring role (seasons 6–7; 3 episodes) |
2012 | Napoleon Dynamite | Deb (voice) | Main role (6 episodes) |
2012 | True Blood | Molly | Recurring role (season 5; 6 episodes) |
2012–2013 | Grey's Anatomy | Dr. Heather Brooks | Recurring role (seasons 9–10; 22 episodes) |
2014 | You, Me & Her | Erin | Short |
2014 | If the Days of the Week Were People | Saturday | Video short |
2014 | Legends | Maggie Harris | Main role (season 1; 10 episodes) |
2017–2018 | Scorpion | Florence | Recurring role (season 4; 12 episodes) |
2020 | Into the Dark | Jenny | Episode: "Delivered" |
2020 | Etheria | Erin | Episode: "You Me & Her" |
2022 | The Good Doctor | Grace | Episode: "Cheat Day" |
References
- ^ a b "Tina Majorino Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ "Television News, Reviews and TV Show Recaps – HuffPost TV". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on January 25, 2010. Retrieved September 21, 2010.
- The Associated Press. February 7, 2020. p. 4B.
Actress Tina Majorino is 35.
- ^ Steele, Tyler. "Albertina Majorino Interview! (Aґrchived version)". Turtle Soup. Archived from the original on January 12, 2006. Retrieved November 30, 2006.
- Oregon Daily Emerald. Retrieved July 24, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "Child star Tina Majorino". Entertainment Weekly.
- ^ a b DuBois, Stephanie. "TV RISING STAR: 'VERONICA MARS' TINA MAJORINO SHUNS HOLLYWOOD RAT RACE". Netscape. Archived from the original on October 14, 2007. Retrieved May 6, 2007.
- ^ Maslin, Janet (July 28, 1995). "WATERWORLD; Aquatic Armageddon With Plenty of Toys". The New York Times. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
- ^ Conradt, Stacy (May 15, 2013). "Where Are They Now? 19 Child Stars of the '90s". Mental Floss. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ a b Kuhn, Sarah. "Majorino Feeling the Love – "Big Love" actress brings genuineness to outsider roles". Back Stage West. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (October 24, 2006). "Tina Majorino (Mac) Teases Veronica Mars' Next Big Mystery". TV Guide. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
- Looper. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- Dallas Morning News. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
- ^ Patterson, Troy (January 20, 2010). "Nice Teeth". Slate. Archived from the original on January 29, 2011. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
- New York Daily News. Archived from the originalon January 22, 2010. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
- ^ Owen, Rob (May 19, 2010). "For fall, ABC adding 6 shows, making most changes on Tuesdays, Fridays". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (June 12, 2013). "Veronica Mars' Movie: Tina Majorino to Return as 'Mac". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Burks, Robin (July 23, 2019). "Tina Majorino Explains Why She Didn't Return for Veronica Mars Season 4". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ^ "Actress Tina Majorino Talks About Self-Soothing Her Anxiety". October 2, 2022.
External links
- Tina Majorino at IMDb
- Interview in Stumped? Magazine
- @TinaMajorino on Twitter