Maria Pitillo

Maria Pitillo

59 · Born: Jan 8, 1966

Personal Details

BornJan 8, 1966 Elmira, New York, USA

Biography

Maria Pitillo was born in Elmira, New York, and spent her formative years in Mahwah, New Jersey, where she was influenced by her Italian and Irish heritage.

Known primarily for her iconic role as Audrey Timmonds in the monster blockbuster Godzilla (1998),Maria initially entered the entertainment industry after being invited by a friend to audition for a part in a television commercial. Following a series of tryouts, Maria soon found herself featured in television commercials for a range of products, from Pepto-Bismol and Chic Jeans to working bit parts in film and on television.

Maria's acting career began to take shape when she was officially introduced to the world as Angel, the daughter of a Brooklyn mobster, in the production of Spike of Bensonhurst (1988). She subsequently landed a recurring role on the ABC Soap Opera, Ryan's Hope (1975),before packing her bags and relocating to sunny California.

In the early stages of her career, Maria secured small roles in a number of films and television shows, including a steady gig as Gina in the ill-fated South of Sunset (1993),which unfortunately only aired one episode. Two years later, Maria successfully tackled the lead role in the television movie, Crimes of Passion: Escape from Terror - The Teresa Stamper Story (1995),as well as the role of a mobster's daughter in another television movie, Between Love and Honor (1995).

The following year, Maria landed the part of Alicia on the Fox Network comedy, Partners (1995),co-starring Tate Donovan and Jon Cryer. Maria's success continued with a string of guest-starring appearances on television, as well as leading roles in the films Dear God (1996) and Lew Grade's tear-jerker, Something to Believe In (1998).

After making a lasting impact with her role in Godzilla, Maria's career culminated in a recurring role on TV's Providence (1999-2002).

Career

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2000
The Christmas Secret
The Christmas Secret as Debbie McNeil
{"id":54655,"title":"After Sex","year":"2000","character":"Vicki","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/after-sex-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54655.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54655.jpg"},"released":1}
After Sex
After Sex as Vicki
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1998
Godzilla
Godzilla as Audrey Timmonds
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{"id":7385,"title":"Dear God","year":"1996","character":"Gloria McKinney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dear-god","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7385.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7385.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Dear God
Dear God as Gloria McKinney
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1995
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Between Love and Honor
Between Love and Honor as Maria Caprefoli
{"id":57490,"title":"Bye Bye Love","year":"1995","character":"Kim","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bye-bye-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57490.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57490.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103837599,"title":"Partners","year":1995,"character":"Alicia Sundergard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/partners-1995","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837599.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837599.jpg"},"released":1}
Partners
Partners as Alicia Sundergard
{"id":57446,"title":"Frank & Jesse","year":"1994","character":"Zee","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/frank-jesse-1994","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57446.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57446.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
{"id":785,"title":"Natural Born Killers","year":"1994","character":"Deborah","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/natural-born-killers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ensr3eb05s0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ensr3eb05s0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7049,"title":"I'll Do Anything","year":"1994","character":"Flight Attendant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ill-do-anything","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7049.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7049.jpg"},"released":1}
I'll Do Anything
I'll Do Anything as Flight Attendant
{"id":58718,"title":"Cooperstown","year":"1993","character":"Bridget","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cooperstown","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58718.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58718.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Cooperstown
Cooperstown as Bridget
{"id":99,"title":"True Romance","year":"1993","character":"Kandi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/true-romance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/18iuoh1c7us0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/18iuoh1c7us0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103831132,"title":"South of Sunset","year":1993,"character":"Gina Weston","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/south-of-sunset","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831132.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831132.jpg"},"released":1}
South of Sunset
South of Sunset as Gina Weston
{"id":4963,"title":"Chaplin","year":"1992","character":"Mary Pickford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chaplin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/8gcqqbc7njg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/8gcqqbc7njg0.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Chaplin
Chaplin as Mary Pickford
{"id":60098,"title":"The Lost Capone","year":"1990","character":"Annie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lost-capone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60098.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60098.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
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{"id":6702,"title":"She-Devil","year":"1989","character":"Olivia Honey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/she-devil","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6702.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6702.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
She-Devil
She-Devil as Olivia Honey
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1988
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Bright Lights, Big City
Bright Lights, Big City as Pony Tail Girl
{"id":161094,"title":"CBS Schoolbreak Special","year":"1987","character":"Vickie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cbs-schoolbreak-special-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161094.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161094.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":7228,"title":"Wise Guys","year":"1986","character":"Massuese","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wise-guys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7228.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7228.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Wise Guys
Wise Guys as Massuese