Marissa Jaret Winokur

Marissa Jaret Winokur , sometimes credited as Marissa Winokur, is an American actress known for her Tonywinning performance as Tracy Turnblad in the highly successful Broadway musical adaptation of John Waters film Hairspray, as well as her work on the Pamela Anderson sitcom Stacked. Some of her other TV credits include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Moesha, The Steve Harvey Show, Just Shoot Me, Felicity, and Dharma amp Greg.

Winokur was born in New York City, the daughter of Maxine, a teacher, and Michael Winokur, an architect. She is Jewish. Winokur was a cheerleader and captain of her high school soccer team at Fox Lane High School. She later studied at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, graduating from the integrated program.

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