Maria Bello – Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth

Who is Maria Bello?

Maria Bello is an American actress who has worked in both television and film. She is widely recognized for her work on projects such as ‘E.R.’ ‘The Cooler’ was followed by ‘A History of Violence.’ Initially made her debut on the big screen, she then went on to appear in films such as ‘Permanent Midnight’ and ‘Coyote Ugly.’

Her roles in movies such as ‘Auto Focus’ and ‘The Cooler’, which established her as a competent actress, led to her becoming well-known. Playing an award-winning supporting role in the drama film ‘A History of Violence’ led to his popularity increasing. Later Bello was featured in numerous advertisements and well-received movies, such as ‘The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor’ and ‘Grown Ups.’

Following that, she returned to the small screen and took on the main role in ‘Prime Suspect’. Bello’s talent and beauty are unparalleled, and she continues to excel in her profession.

Biography

Maria Elena Bello’s birth took place on April 18, 1967, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA, where Joe Bello, a construction worker, and Kathy Bello, a school nurse and teacher were both born. In their Roman Catholic family, she was the fourth child. Her family includes two brothers and a sister.

Her formal education was completed at Archbishop John Carroll High School, where she graduated. Afterward, she attended Villanova University to obtain a degree in political science. She had a desire to become a lawyer. During a drama class at the university, she was captivated by the art of acting and decided to pursue an acting career. She relocated to New York City after majoring in political science and played a role in several theater productions.

Personal Life

Maria Bello’s personal life has been made public, including her experiences with mental health and her unconventional approach to love and relationships.

Her previous relationship with screenwriter Dan McDermott resulted in the birth of Jackson Blue McDermott (born 2001).

In 2013, she publicly came out as part of the LGBTQ+ community through an essay titled ‘Coming Out as a Modern Family’.

Career

In numerous off-Broadway productions, including ‘The Killer Inside Me,’ ‘Small Town Gals with Big Problems,’ and ‘Urban Planning,’ she played smaller roles. She made her debut on TV in 1995 by playing a minor role in Fox’s TV series ‘Misery Loves Company’. In 1996, she landed the female lead role of a corporate spy in the CBS television series ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith.’

Her television series earned her widespread acclaim, and she made her big screen debut in ‘Permanent Midnight’ in Hollywood. In the movie ‘Payback’, she played a hooker the next year. In the 2000 movie ‘Coyote Ugly,’ she played the role of a bar owner. Afterwards, she had appearances in films such as ‘China: The Panda Adventure’ (2001), ‘Auto Focus’ (2002), and ‘Secret Window’ (2004).

Her first film role was in the crime thriller ‘A History of Violence’, which was directed by David Cronenberg in 2005. In subsequent years, she appeared in multiple films, among them ‘Thank You for Smoking’ (2005), ‘World Trade Center’ (2006), and ‘Flicka’ (2006). She played a role in films like ‘Shattered’ (2007), ‘The Jane Austen Book Club’ (2007), and ‘The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor’ (2008) over the next two years. She appeared in ‘The Private Lives of Pippa Lee’ in 2009. She also appeared in movies like ‘The Company Men’ and ‘Grown Ups’ the next year.

Bello played the role of ‘Prime Suspect’ in the American remake of the British television series in 2011. After 13 episodes, NBC decided to cancel the show. Afterwards, Bello appeared in the drama series ‘Touch’ (2012-13) with Kiefer Sutherland. In 2013, she made an appearance in the movie ‘Prisoners’. During that year, she appeared in both the comedy film ‘Grown Ups 2’ and the thriller film ‘Demon’ (2015).

The actress’s 2016 year was filled with numerous movies, including ‘The 5th Wave,’ ‘The Confirmation,’ ‘Lights Out,’ ‘The Late Bloomer,’ and ‘Max Steel.’ In 2018, she played a role in movies such as ‘Better Start Running’ and ‘Giant Little Ones’. She appeared in David Oyelowo’s ‘The Water Man’, a film that was released at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2020.

Filmography

Movies

• 1992 Maintenance
• 1994 Morphosis
• 1998 Permanent Midnight
• 1999 Payback
• 2000 Coyote Ugly
• 2000 Duets
• 2001 China: The Panda Adventures
• 2001 Sam the Man
• 2002 Auto Focus
• 2002 100 Mile Rule
• 2003 The Cooler
• 2004 Silver City
• 2004 Secret Window
• 2005 Assault on Precinct 13
• 2005 A History of Violence
• 2005 The Dark
• 2006 Thank You for Smoking
• 2006 The Sisters
• 2006 Flicka
• 2006 World Trade Center
• 2007 The Jane Austen Book Club
• 2007 Towelhead
• 2007 Butterfly on a Wheel
• 2008 The Yellow Handkerchief
• 2008 Downloading Nancy
• 2008 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
• 2009 The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
• 2010 The Company Men
• 2010 Grown Ups
• 2011 Beautiful Boll
• 2011Abduction
• 2011 Carjacked
• 2013 Grown Ups 2
• 2013 Third Person
• 2015 McFarland, USA
• 2015 Demonic
• 2015 Bravetown
• 2016 The 5th Wave
• 2016 The Confirmation
• 2016 Lights Out
• 2016 The Late Bloomer
• 2016 Max Steel
• 2016 Wait Till Helen Comes
• 2016 The Journey Is the Destination
• 2017 In Search of Fellini
• 2018 Every Day
• 2018 Better Start Running
• 2018 Giant Little Ones
• 2020 The Water Man
• 2022 The Woman King

TV Series

• 1995 Misery Loves Company (TV Series)
• 1995 Nowhere Man (TV Series)
• 1995 The Commish (TV Series)
• 1996 Due South (TV Series)
• 1996–1997 Mr. & Mrs. Smith (TV Series)
• 2010 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)
• 2011–2012 Prime Suspect (TV Series)
• 2012–2013 Touch (TV Series)
• 2014 Big Driver (TV Series)
• 2016 Goliath (TV Series)
• 2017–2021 NCIS (TV Series)
• 2017 XQ Super School Live (TV Series)
• 2023 Beef (TV Series)
• 2025 The Waterfront (TV Series)

Net Worth

By 2025, Maria Bello’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $15 million. She earned her money through her successful acting career in movies and TV, as well as her work as a producer and writer.

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