Mary Mastrantonio is an American actress. On her account many successful movie roles. She played in the films "Scarface", "Abyss", "Robin Hood: The Prince of Thieves", "Three Wishes" and "Color of Money". Also Mastrantonio can be seen in the TV series "Areas of Darkness", "The Punisher", "Fraser", "Grimm" and "Law and Order. Criminal Intent."
Biography and personal life
The full name of the actress is Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. She was born November 17, 1958 in Pawnshop in Illinois in the United States. The actress has Italian roots both on the father's side and on the maternal side. Mary was educated at the University of Illinois. Her debut on stage took place in 1980. She participated in the Broadway production of West Side Story. Mastrantonio is not only an actress, but also a singer.
Mary's husband is an Irish director, screenwriter and producer Pat O'Connor. He made the films "Sweet November" and "Circle of Friends." The couple’s wedding took place in 1990. Spouse Mary is 15 years older than her. In the family of Mastrantonio and O'Connor, two sons were born. Jack was born in 1993, and Declan - in 1996 (according to some sources in 1997). Mary starred in 2 paintings by Pat - "Fools of Fate" and "January Man".
Start a movie career
Mary Elizabeth began acting in films in the 1980s. On her account a lot of successful films. In 1983, she played the role of Gina in the crime drama Scarface. The main role was given to Al Pacino. The plot tells the story of Cuban refugees who were sent in search of happiness in America. The painting was presented at the Rome Film Festival, the Digital Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival. The drama was nominated for a Golden Globe. Then the actress was invited to the role of Edda Mussolini in the mini-series "Mussolini" co-production of Yugoslavia and the United States. It consists of the 1st season and went in 1985. Mary has one of the central roles. Her partners were George C. Scott, David Suchet, Spencer Chandler and Lee Grant. The series went to the USA and Japan.
The following year, she received one of the main roles in Martin Scorsese’s sports drama, The Color of Money. Her character is Carmen. In the center of the plot is a professional billiard player. The film received an Oscar and was nominated for a Golden Globe. The picture was presented at the International Berlin Film Festival and the Mediterranean Film Festival in Montpellier. In 1987, Mastrantonio played a major role in the detective thriller "Dance of Death" co-production of the United States and Britain. Her character became Helen. The film was presented at the Cannes Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival.
