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Tina Majorino

American actress

Tina Majorino

Majorino at the San Diego Comic-Con

Born

Albertina Marie Majorino


() February 7, (age&#;39)

Westlake Village, California, U.S.

OccupationActress
Years&#;active–, –present

Albertina Marie Majorino (; born February 7, )[1][2][3] is an American film and television actress.

She started her career as a child actress, 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 actress, she returned to acting at age 18 as the character Deb in the film Napoleon Dynamite. From to , she portrayed Cindy "Mac" Mackenzie on Veronica Mars, and reprised the character in the spinoff film; she was offered the chance to play the character once again in the eight-episode fourth season in , but turned it down.

She has appeared in multiple television series, including Big Love, True Blood and Grey's Anatomy. She also played the part of Maggie Harris on the television series Legends. She later appeared in the recurring role of Florence in the television series Scorpion.

Early life

Majorino was born in Westlake Village, California, a city in Los Angeles County, to Sarah and Bob Majorino.[1] She has Italian ancestry on her paternal side.[4] Majorino has an older brother, Kevin, with whom she has formed a rock band, The AM Project.[5]

Career

Majorino began her acting career in a sitcom[6] called Camp Wilder.

Her first film role was in '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 [7] Her next film was the action film Waterworld, playing a child named Enola.[8]

She played the title role in the television film Alice in Wonderland.

After Alice, she took time off from show business, later saying that she stopped acting so she would not miss out on her childhood: "I wanted to experience the things that a little kid can experience and get to know myself so when I came back I could be tough enough and strong enough to keep a good attitude, keep my head on straight and make the right decisions for myself and my family."[9] She did not appear in another film until the cult filmNapoleon Dynamite.[10] From onward, she played a recurring role on UPN's series, Veronica Mars, as the computer-savvy Cindy "Mac" Mackenzie.

She first appeared in the show's eighth episode, "Like a Virgin", and continued until the show's series finale, "The Bitch is Back". Show creator Rob Thomas created the role with her in mind. She had met Thomas while interviewing him for a report on one of his books.[7] Majorino became a series regular in the show's third and final season.[11] 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.[10] In , she appeared in the music video for the song "Blind" by rock group Lifehouse.[12]

She started filming for The Deep End, a television show for ABC in 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 playing the recurring role of Special Agent Genny Shaw on Bones.

She also starred in the music video for "Fuckin' Perfect" by Pink.

Majorino biography Image source. It follows the life of a man who has three wives, and the series won seven of the 52 awards for which it was nominated. It follows the life of an eccentric genius, and the series won one of the seven awards for which it was nominated. She has a strong allergy to peanuts, and has revealed that she could die if left untreated after eating them. She and American actress, screenwriter and producer Deborah Ann Wolf were born on the exact same day.

In , 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 In 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 , but turned it down upon learning the role was essentially a cameo.[18]

In an interview with Mental in , Majorino talks about dealing with anxiety and how therapy, meditation, and setting boundaries has helped her finally find self-love.[19]

Filmography

Film

Television

Year Title Role Notes
ABC TGIFSophie TV Series
Camp WilderSophie Wilder Main role (19 episodes)
New York CrossingTelevision film
True WomenYoung Euphemia Ashby
Before Women Had WingsAvocet Abigail 'Bird' Jackson
Merry Christmas, George BaileyJanie Bailey
Alice in WonderlandAlice
Without a TraceSerena Barnes / Andrews Episode: "Lost and Found"
Testing BobAllison Barrett Television film
Veronica MarsCindy "Mac" MackenzieRecurring role (seasons 1–2); Main role (season 3); 33 episodes
Big LoveHeather Tuttle Recurring role (26 episodes)
The Deep EndAddy Fisher Main role (6 episodes)
In SecurityTelevision film
P!nk: Fuckin' PerfectAdult Angel Video short
CastleReese Harmon Episode: "One Life to Lose"
BonesSpecial Agent Genevieve Shaw Recurring role (seasons 6–7; 3 episodes)
Napoleon DynamiteDeb (voice) Main role (6 episodes)
True BloodMolly Recurring role (season 5; 6 episodes)
Grey's AnatomyDr.

Heather Brooks

Recurring role (seasons 9–10; 22 episodes)
You, Me & HerErin Short
If the Days of the Week Were PeopleSaturday Video short
LegendsMaggie Harris Main role (season 1; 10 episodes)
ScorpionFlorence Recurring role (season 4; 12 episodes)
Into the DarkJenny Episode: "Delivered"
EtheriaErin Episode: "You Me & Her"
The Good DoctorGrace Episode: "Cheat Day"

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  4. ^"Today in History". The Merced Sun-Star. The Associated Press. February 7, p.&#;4B.
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    "Tina Majorino reflects on time away from show-biz". Oregon Daily Emerald. Retrieved July 24, [dead link&#;]

  7. ^"Child star Tina Majorino". Entertainment Weekly.
  8. ^ abDuBois, Stephanie.

    She was active until in her first acting stint, securing a number of other prominent roles. The film became a cult classic, with Tina praised for her work on the film alongside the main stars. She appeared in 33 episodes of the popular series until , which only contributed to her popularity. A post shared by Tina Majorino tinamajorino. Tina is rather silent when it comes to speak about her personal life.

    "TV RISING STAR: 'VERONICA MARS' TINA MAJORINO SHUNS HOLLYWOOD RAT RACE". Netscape. Archived from the original on October 14, Retrieved May 6,

  9. ^Maslin, Janet (July 28, ). "WATERWORLD; Aquatic Armageddon With Plenty of Toys". The New York Times.

    Tina majorino now: Albertina Marie Majorino (/ meɪdʒoʊˈriːnoʊ /; born February 7, ) [1][2][3] is an American film and television actress. She started her career as a child actress, starring in films such as Andre; When a Man Loves a Woman; Waterworld; Corrina, Corrina; and Alice in Wonderland.

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  10. ^Conradt, Stacy (May 15, ). "Where Are They Now? 19 Child Stars of the '90s". Mental Floss. Retrieved June 12,
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  14. ^O'Connell, Joe (July 21, ). "ABC series 'The Deep End' expected to begin filming in North Texas".

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  20. ^Patterson, Troy (January 20, ). "Nice Teeth". Slate.

    After her early success as a child actress, she returned to acting at age 18 as the character Deb in the film Napoleon Dynamite. From to , she portrayed Cindy "Mac" Mackenzie on Veronica Mars , and reprised the character in the spinoff film ; she was offered the chance to play the character once again in the eight-episode fourth season in , but turned it down. She also played the part of Maggie Harris on the television series Legends. She later appeared in the recurring role of Florence in the television series Scorpion. Majorino began her acting career in a sitcom [ 6 ] called Camp Wilder.

    Archived from the original on January 29, Retrieved November 29,

  21. ^Hinckley, David (January 28, ). "ABC's 'The Deep End' firmly unoriginal". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on January 22, Retrieved August 28,
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    "For fall, ABC adding 6 shows, making most changes on Tuesdays, Fridays". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

  23. ^Nordyke, Kimberly (June 12, ). "Veronica Mars' Movie: Tina Majorino to Return as 'Mac". The Hollywood Reporter.
  24. ^Burks, Robin (July 23, ).

    Tina majorino biography She stole the hearts of the American audience when she was nine years old with her performance in the film When a Man Loves a Woman. Very few people find out what they want to become early in life. Tina Majorino is one of those few; she found her part at a very early age and has stuck to it ever since. After her early success as a child actor, she returned to acting at age Her father Robert worked as an estate agent, while her mother is a former professional skater.

    "Tina Majorino Explains Why She Didn't Return for Veronica Mars Season 4". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 9,

  25. ^"Actress Tina Majorino Talks About Self-Soothing Her Anxiety". October 2,

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