Maria Bello Overview

Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, Maria Bello is of Polish and Italian heritage. Hoping to become a lawyer, she studied Pre-Law/Political Science at Villanova University, but while there she fell in love with acting after choosing a drama class as an elective. Following graduation in 1989, Bello headed to New York City to pursue an acting career. She took on a variety of odd jobs to support herself, including walking dogs, cleaning houses, bartending and waiting tables. However, while working at... See All