Marina Teresa Squerciati was born and raised in the vibrant city of New York, located in the state of New York. This talented individual pursued a higher education at Northwestern University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater. On February 15, 2017, Marina delighted her fans by announcing her pregnancy via Twitter, and in May, she welcomed a beautiful daughter into her life.
Marina's impressive acting career includes a prestigious award, the Agnes Moorehead Award, which she received for her outstanding performance as Judy Holliday in the off-Broadway play Just in Time. She made her Broadway debut in an adaptation of Ernst Lubitsch's To Be or Not to Be, showcasing her remarkable talent. Marina also appeared in The Nutcracker in 1993, marking the beginning of her journey in the world of performing arts.
In 2009, Marina made her feature film debut in the romantic comedy It's Complicated, starring alongside renowned actors. Her subsequent film appearances include Alter Egos and Frances Ha in 2012, and the indie film Sparks. Marina's television debut was on Law & Order: Criminal Intent in 2009, followed by guest roles on The Good Wife, Damages, Blue Bloods, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 2010 and 2011.
Marina's notable television appearances include an 8-episode arc on the fifth season of Gossip Girl in the fall of 2011, where she gained widespread recognition. In 2013, she guest-starred on the FX series The Americans, playing the role of a Soviet spy. In August 2013, it was announced that Marina had been cast in the Chicago Fire spin-off Chicago P.D., a show that premiered on January 8, 2014.
