Maria Elena Bello was born on April 18, 1967, in Norristown, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of Kathy, a school teacher, and Joe Bello, a construction worker. Bello has two sisters, Lisa and Jennie.
Bello grew up in a working-class family. She attended Archbishop John Carroll High School in Radnor, Pennsylvania, and then Fordham University in New York City, where she studied political science.
Bello began her acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in small roles in television shows such as "The X-Files" and "ER." In 1996, she landed her breakthrough role as Dr. Anna Del Amico on the medical drama "ER." She remained on the show for four seasons, leaving in 2000.
Since leaving "ER," Bello has starred in a number of films and television shows. Her most notable film roles include "Coyote Ugly" (2000), "The Cooler" (2003), "A History of Violence" (2005), "Thank You for Smoking" (2005), and "World Trade Center" (2006). She has also starred in the television shows "The Practice" (2003-2004), "Prime Suspect" (2011-2012), and "Goliath" (2016-2021).
Bello has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Dan McDermott, a television producer, from 1999 to 2006. They have one son together, Jackson.
In 2013, Bello began dating Clare Munn, a writer and director. They have one son together, Warner.
Maria Bello's net worth is estimated to be $12 million. She has earned her wealth through her successful acting career. Bello has starred in a number of blockbuster films and television shows, and she has also been a spokesperson for several brands.
Bello has invested in a number of businesses, including the vegan restaurant chain By Chloe. She is also a co-founder of the production company, Jackal Group.
Bello is a dedicated philanthropist. She is a supporter of several charities, including the American Red Cross, the Humane Society, and the V-Day movement.
Year | Film | Role |
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1992 | The Dream Team | Waitress |
1993 | Undercover Blues | Patty |
1994 | Permanent Midnight | Kitty |
1995 | The Adventures of Pete & Pete | Mary Margaret |
1996 | Coyote Ugly | Lilly |
1997 | Mr. Magoo | Stacey Sampanahoditra |
1998 | Payback | Rosie |
1999 | Duets | Rhonda |
2000 | The Cooler | Natalie Belisario |
2001 | The Fifth Element | Zorg's Secretary |
2002 | Auto Focus | Annete Heche |
2003 | A History of Violence | Edie Stall |
2004 | Thank You for Smoking | Polly Bailey |
2005 | World Trade Center | Donna Marsh |
2006 | The Jane Austen Book Club | Jocelyn |
2007 | The 25th Hour | Mary |
2008 | Changeling | Christine Collins |
2009 | Public Enemies | Billie Frechette |
2010 | Grown Ups | Sally Lamonsoff |
2011 | Source Code | Christina Warren |
2012 | Prisoners | Grace Dover |
2013 | The Fifth Wave | Lisa Sullivan |
2014 | The Judge | Samantha Powell |
2015 | Demolition | Karen Moreno |
2016 | Lights Out | Sophie |
2017 | The Mummy | Jane Halsey |
2018 | Proud Mary | Mary Goodwin |
2019 | Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Dr. Emma Russell |
2020 | The Wolf of Snow Hollow | Sheriff Alma Harper |
2021 | King Richard | Robin Finn |
Year | Show | Role |
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1992 | The X-Files | Dana Scully |
1993 | ER | Dr. Anna Del Amico |
2000 | Nash Bridges | Natalie |
2003 | The Practice | Claire Wyatt |
2009 | Fringe | Olivia Dunham |
2011 | Prime Suspect | Detective Jane Tennison |
2013 | Touch | Dr. Nina Martin |
2016 | Goliath | Patty Solis-Papagian |
2019 | The Path | Heather Kozak |
2020 | Still the King | Rebecca "Becky" Osborne |
2022 | Billions | Summertime |
Year | Award | Category | Film/Show | Result |
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1999 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | ER | Nominated |
2000 | Golden Globe Award | Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | ER | Nominated |
2001 | Saturn Award | Best Supporting Actress | Coyote Ugly | Nominated |
2003 | Golden Globe Award | Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | The Cooler | Nominated |
2005 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | A History of Violence | Nominated |
2006 | Independent Spirit Award | Best Supporting Female | A History of Violence | Nominated |
2010 | Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award | Best Ensemble Cast | Public Enemies | Won |
2011 | NAACP Image Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Prisoners | Nominated |
2013 | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited |
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