Maria Bello biography
Occupation: Actor, activist. Now starring in NBC's "Prime Suspect," she's co-founder of We Advance (weadvance.org), a group whose stated mission is "to advance the health, safety and well-being of women throughout Haiti."
Occupation: Actor, activist. Now starring in NBC's "Prime Suspect," she's co-founder of We Advance (weadvance.org), a group whose stated mission is "to advance the health, safety and well-being of women throughout Haiti."
Age: 44
Hometown: Norristown
Where she lives now: Los Angeles.
Where else you might spot her: Haiti, where her hands-on involvement predates the January 2010 earthquake, or Sea Isle City, N.J., where her family's had a home for many years.
Personal: Mother to Jackson, 10. Second of four children of Joe Bello, a retired construction worker, and Kathy, an educator and nurse. Older brother, Joseph Jr., is a developer. Sister Lisa James is an interior designer, brother Christopher is an actor who also works construction. "We have these artsy kids," said Kathy Bello.
Education: Archbishop Carroll High School, Villanova.
Some resume highlights: "A History of Violence," "The Cooler," "The Jane Austen Book Club," "World Trade Center," "Thank You for Smoking."
Last regular TV gig: Played Dr. Anna Del Amico on NBC's "ER" between May 1997 and May 1998.