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Tina Majorino

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  • Born: Feb 07, 1985 in Westlake, California
  • Occupation: Actor
  • Active: '90s-2000s
  • Major Genres: Drama, Comedy Drama
  • Career Highlights: When a Man Loves a Woman, Corrina, Corrina, Napoleon Dynamite
  • First Major Screen Credit: When a Man Loves a Woman (1994)

Biography

From her memorable role in the made-for-television Alice in Wonderland (1999) to feature roles in Waterworld (1995) and Andre (1994), Tina Majorino has made a lasting impression in television and film with her youthful glow. Born Albertina Marie Majorino in Westlake, CA, in 1985, Majorino began her career as an actress in a series of television commercials. Soon making her formal television debut alongside future Oscar winner Hilary Swank in Camp Wilder, the busy young actress would soon have three substantial film roles -- in movies that opened within three months of one another -- at the tender age of ten. Following the triple threat of When a Man Loves a Woman, Corrina, Corrina, and Andre (all 1994), Majorino was soon back in the saddle with Waterworld and gearing up for an even busier year in 1997. With three made-for-television features and a big-screen effort in the same year, it was hard for the 12-year-old black belt to practice Tang Soo Do, much less pursue any other outside interests. Following her role in the lavish television production of Alice in Wonderland in 1999, it came as no surprise that Majorino sought a little time out of the limelight, though audiences could rest assured that she would return in good time. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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Tina Majorino
Born Albertina Marie Majorino
February 7, 1985 (1985-02-07) (age 25)
Westlake, California, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 1992—present

Albertina Marie "Tina" Majorino[1] (born February 7, 1985) is an American film and television actress. She started her career as a child actor, starring in films such as When a Man Loves a Woman, Corrina, Corrina and Waterworld. Despite her early success, Majorino left show business in 1999.

She returned several years later in what would become one of her best known roles, the character Deb in the 2004 film Napoleon Dynamite. Since her return to acting, Majorino has also starred in television series such as Veronica Mars and Big Love.

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Career

Majorino began her acting career in a 1992 sitcom[2] 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.[3] Her next film was the 1995 action film Waterworld, playing a child named Enola, who is rescued by Kevin Costner's character, The Mariner.[4]

She played the title role in the 1999 television film, Alice in Wonderland. After Alice, Majorino took time off from the business. She has since cited burnout as the reason for her hiatus from acting. Majorino did not appear in another film until 2004's cult film Napoleon Dynamite.[5] From 2004 onward, she played a recurring role on UPN's series, Veronica Mars, as the computer-savvy Cindy "Mac" Mackenzie. Show creator Rob Thomas created the role with her in mind. Majorino had met Thomas while interviewing him for a report on one of his books.[3] Majorino became a series regular in the show's third and final season.[6] During her time on Veronica Mars she also started appearing in a recurring role on the cable television series Big Love with Waterworld costar Jeanne Tripplehorn and fellow Veronica Mars cast members Amanda Seyfried and Kyle Gallner.[5]

In 2009, she started filming The Deep End, a new television show for ABC.[7]

Personal life

Majorino, of Italian descent,[8] was born in Westlake, California to Sarah (née Black) and real estate agent Robert "Bob" Majorino.[9] She has an older brother, Kevin, with whom she has formed a rock band, The AM Project.[10] Majorino has also appeared in the music video for the song "Blind" by rock group Lifehouse.[11][12]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
1992 Camp Wilder Sophie Wilder Television series
1994 When a Man Loves a Woman Jessica Green
1994 Corrina, Corrina Molly Singer
1994 Andre Toni Whitney
1995 Waterworld Enola
1995 Un Angelo a New York Television movie
1997 Santa Fe Crystal Thomas
1997 True Women Euphemia Ashby (young) Television movie
1997 Before Women Had Wings Avocet Abigail 'Bird' Jackson Television movie
1997 Merry Christmas, George Bailey Janine Bailey Television movie
1999 Alice In Wonderland Alice Television movie
2004 Napoleon Dynamite Deb
2004-2007 Veronica Mars Cindy "Mac" Mackenzie Television series
2004 Without A Trace Serene Barnes/Andrews Television series, episode "Lost And Found"
2005 Testing Bob Allison Barrett Television
2005 A Sharp The Daughter
2006 Think Tank Sal
2006-present Big Love Heather Tuttle Television series
2007 What We Do Is Secret Michelle
2010 The Deep End Addy Fisher Television Series

References

  1. ^ State of California. California Birth Index, 1905-1995. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. Lists Tina Marie Majorino as February 7, 1985 in Los Angeles, California. At Ancestry.com
  2. ^ 1992 Fall Preview, TV Guide - it was a sitcom
  3. ^ a b DuBois, Stephanie. "TV RISING STAR: 'VERONICA MARS' TINA MAJORINO SHUNS HOLLYWOOD RAT RACE". Netscape. http://channels.isp.netscape.com/celebrity/becksmith.jsp?p=bsf_majorino_rstar. Retrieved 2007-05-06. 
  4. ^ Maslin, Janet (1995-07-28). "WATERWORLD; Aquatic Armageddon With Plenty of Toys". The New York Times. http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=990CE1DD143BF93BA15754C0A963958260. Retrieved 2009-07-24. 
  5. ^ a b Kuhn, Sarah. "Majorino Feeling the Love - "Big Love" actress brings genuineness to outsider roles". Back Stage West. http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=228093. Retrieved 2009-07-24. 
  6. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (2006-10-24). "Tina Majorino (Mac) Teases Veronica Mars' Next Big Mystery". TV Guide. http://www.tvguide.com/news/tina-majorino-mac-35963.aspx. Retrieved 2009-07-24. 
  7. ^ O'Connell, Joe (2009-07-21). "ABC series 'The Deep End' expected to begin filming in North Texas". Dallas Morning News. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-deepend_0721gd.ART.State.Edition1.4bb18ac.html. Retrieved 2009-07-24. 
  8. ^ Steele, Tyler. "Albertina Majorino Interview! (Archived version)". Turtle Soup. http://web.archive.org/web/20060112170054/http://www.turtlesoup.tv/reallife/article.php?id=51. Retrieved 2006-11-30. 
  9. ^ Tina Majorino Biography (1985-)
  10. ^ Dransfeldt, Jeffrey (2006-10-06). "Tina Majorino reflects on time away from show-biz". Oregon Daily Emerald. http://www.dailyemerald.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticlePrinterFriendly&uStory_id=23e464d5-cb59-4bb5-b7bb-f8771060e20a. Retrieved 2009-07-24. 
  11. ^ "LoL sits down for an interview with Tina Majorino!". Lifehouse on Lefora. 2009-03-06. http://lifehouse.lefora.com/2009/03/09/lol-sits-down-for-an-interview-with-tina-majorino/page1/. Retrieved 2009-07-24. 
  12. ^ "LoL sits down for an interview with Nigel Dick!". Lifehouse on Lefora. 2009-02-12. http://lifehouse.lefora.com/2009/03/09/lol-sits-down-for-an-interview-with-tina-majorino/page1/. Retrieved 2009-07-24. 

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