Maria Bello - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	April 18, 1967
Age	58
Birthplace	Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Zodiac Sign	Aries - (see also Maria Bello's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Goat
Generation	Generation X
Known For	Roles in 'ER', 'The Cooler', 'A History of Violence', and 'NCIS'.

Intro

Maria Bello is an accomplished American actress and writer, recognized for her work across film, television, and stage since the late 1990s. She is best known for her dynamic performances in both drama and action roles.

Early Life & Background

Maria Bello was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania to Kathy, a school nurse and teacher, and Joe Bello, a contractor. She attended Villanova University, where she majored in political science, before moving to New York to pursue acting.

Career Highlights

• Breakout role as Dr. Anna Del Amico on NBC's medical drama 'ER' (1997–1998)
• Critically acclaimed performances in films such as 'Coyote Ugly' (2000), 'The Cooler' (2003), and 'A History of Violence' (2005)
• Starred in 'Prime Suspect' (2011) and joined the cast of 'NCIS' in 2017
• Co-authored the book 'Whatever... Love Is Love: Questioning the Labels We Give Ourselves' (2015)
• Nominated for multiple awards, including Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards

Trivia

• Openly bisexual; Bello wrote about her experiences and sexuality in a New York Times article and her book
• She has been active in human rights advocacy, especially for women's rights and Haitian relief efforts

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Bello
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004742/