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Ryan made her screen debut in a small role in the 1983 film ''[[Without a Trace (film)|Without a Trace]]''.<ref name="Film Reference"/> From 1989 to 1993, she starred as Elizabeth Cooper McGillis in the CBS sitcom ''[[Major Dad]]'' opposite [[Gerald McRaney]]. She later went to star in the Independent films ''Love Always'' (1996), ''[[Slaves to the Underground]]'' (1997), ''Taylor's Return'' (1997), and ''With or Without You'' (1998). In 1998, Ryan joined the cast of Fox police drama series, ''[[New York Undercover]]'' as Det. Nell Delaney, during the show's fourth and final season. She later guest-starred on ''[[The Practice]]'', ''[[Sex and the City]]'', ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'', and ''[[Law & Order]]''.<ref name="Film Reference">[http://www.filmreference.com/film/33/Marisa-Ryan.html Marisa Ryan Biography (1974-)] Film Reference</ref>
Ryan made her screen debut in a small role in the 1983 film ''[[Without a Trace (film)|Without a Trace]]''.<ref name="Film Reference"/> From 1989 to 1993, she starred as Elizabeth Cooper-MacGillis in the CBS sitcom ''[[Major Dad]]'' opposite [[Gerald McRaney]]. She later went to star in the Independent films ''Love Always'' (1996), ''[[Slaves to the Underground]]'' (1997), ''Taylor's Return'' (1997), and ''With or Without You'' (1998). In 1998, Ryan joined the cast of Fox police drama series, ''[[New York Undercover]]'' as Det. Nell Delaney, during the show's fourth and final season. She later guest-starred on ''[[The Practice]]'', ''[[Sex and the City]]'', ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'', and ''[[Law & Order]]''.<ref name="Film Reference">[http://www.filmreference.com/film/33/Marisa-Ryan.html Marisa Ryan Biography (1974-)] Film Reference</ref>


In 2001, Ryan co-starred as Abby Bernstein in the ensemble cast satirical romantic comedy film ''[[Wet Hot American Summer]]''. She reprised her role in the [[Netflix]] prequel series, ''[[Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp]]'' in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/wet-hot-american-summer-set-at-netflix-original-cast-to-return-1201397039/|title=‘Wet Hot American Summer’ Series Set at Netflix; Original Cast to Return|author=Shelli Weinstein|work=Variety|accessdate=11 August 2015}}</ref> She also appeared in films ''[[Don's Plum]]'' (2001), ''[[Riding in Cars with Boys]]'' (2001), and ''[[Brooklyn Lobster]]'' (2005). In 1997, she made her directorial debut with the independent short film ''Three Women of Pain'' which she also co-wrote.<ref name="Film Reference"/>
In 2001, Ryan co-starred as Abby Bernstein in the ensemble cast satirical romantic comedy film ''[[Wet Hot American Summer]]''. She reprised her role in the [[Netflix]] prequel series, ''[[Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp]]'' in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/wet-hot-american-summer-set-at-netflix-original-cast-to-return-1201397039/|title=‘Wet Hot American Summer’ Series Set at Netflix; Original Cast to Return|author=Shelli Weinstein|work=Variety|accessdate=11 August 2015}}</ref> She also appeared in films ''[[Don's Plum]]'' (2001), ''[[Riding in Cars with Boys]]'' (2001), and ''[[Brooklyn Lobster]]'' (2005). In 1997, she made her directorial debut with the independent short film ''Three Women of Pain'' which she also co-wrote.<ref name="Film Reference"/>

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Marisa Ryan
Born (1974-11-20) November 20, 1974 (age 49)
Other namesMarisa Graf
OccupationActress
Years active1983–present
Spouse(s)Jeremy Sisto (1993–2002; divorced)
Nathan Graf (2008–present)

Marisa Ryan (born November 20, 1974) is an American actress, best known for her role as Elizabeth Cooper-MacGillis in the CBS sitcom Major Dad (1989—1993), and as Abby Bernstein in the 2001 comedy film Wet Hot American Summer and its Netflix prequel series, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015).

Career

Ryan made her screen debut in a small role in the 1983 film Without a Trace.[1] From 1989 to 1993, she starred as Elizabeth Cooper-MacGillis in the CBS sitcom Major Dad opposite Gerald McRaney. She later went to star in the Independent films Love Always (1996), Slaves to the Underground (1997), Taylor's Return (1997), and With or Without You (1998). In 1998, Ryan joined the cast of Fox police drama series, New York Undercover as Det. Nell Delaney, during the show's fourth and final season. She later guest-starred on The Practice, Sex and the City, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Law & Order.[1]

In 2001, Ryan co-starred as Abby Bernstein in the ensemble cast satirical romantic comedy film Wet Hot American Summer. She reprised her role in the Netflix prequel series, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp in 2015.[2] She also appeared in films Don's Plum (2001), Riding in Cars with Boys (2001), and Brooklyn Lobster (2005). In 1997, she made her directorial debut with the independent short film Three Women of Pain which she also co-wrote.[1]

Personal life

Ryan was born in New York.[1] In 1993, Ryan was married to actor Jeremy Sisto. They were divorced in 2002, after nine years of marriage.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Marisa Ryan Biography (1974-) Film Reference
  2. ^ Shelli Weinstein. "'Wet Hot American Summer' Series Set at Netflix; Original Cast to Return". Variety. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  3. ^ Herald Wire Services (2009-10-19). "Jeremy Sisto ties the knot". The Boston Herald. Retrieved 2009-10-20.