Maria Ricossa

Maria Ricossa

75 · Born: Jul 18, 1950

Personal Details

BornJul 18, 1950 Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Maria Ricossa's illustrious career in the entertainment industry began in the vibrant city of Chicago, where she started her journey with the renowned improv comedy troupe, The Second City. This marked the starting point of her ascent to stardom, as she soon made the move to Toronto to join the esteemed Stratford Festival Company, further honing her craft and gaining valuable experience.

In the realm of Film & Television, Maria Ricossa has made a lasting impression with her impressive repertoire of roles. Some of her most notable credits include the films "The Inlaws," "Bojangles," and "The Space Between." Moreover, she has demonstrated her versatility by taking on recurring roles in the popular TV series "The Strain," "Designated Survivor," "Da Kink in my Hair," and "Missing."

Career

2023
A Royal Recipe for Love
A Royal Recipe for Love as Queen Evelyn Batcher
Christmas Casanova
Christmas Casanova as Patty Schultz
2020
Heart of the Holidays
Heart of the Holidays as Tammy Wallace
2019
Astronaut
Astronaut as Journalist
Bathroom Rules
Bathroom Rules as Ms. Warren
Blood and Water
Blood and Water as Professor Colleen Bradley
2017
2014
The Good Sister
The Good Sister as Psychiatrist
2010
Fairfield Road
Fairfield Road as Mayor Grant
2007
The Note
The Note as Nora Chilsen
Absolution
Absolution as Maria Toratelli
Drive Time Murders
Drive Time Murders as Dr. Emily Wilmont
2004
Run Away Home
Run Away Home as Mrs. Burns
2003
Out of the Ashes
Out of the Ashes as Esther Jacob
Finding John Christmas
Finding John Christmas as Marcy Bernard
The In-Laws
The In-Laws as Katherine Peyser
2001
Harvard Man
Harvard Man as Charlotte Jensen
The Wishing Tree
The Wishing Tree as Philomena Parnell
1995
Butterbox Babies
Butterbox Babies as Mrs. Kellerman
1992
Last Wish
Last Wish as Dr. Millicent Findlay
1989
Dead Man Out
Dead Man Out as Prison Doctor
1983
Class
Class as Table Friend