Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio

'Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio' (qv) was born in Lombard, Illinois, to Mary D. (Pagone) and Frank A. Mastrantonio, who ran a bronze foundry. Her parents were of Italian descent. She was raised in Oak Park, IL, and began her career in school plays as a teenager. Mary attended the University of Illinois and got bitten by the acting bug, starring in "Guys and Dolls".Leaving for New York, she took part in "West Side Story" in 1981. She also made it into movies, starring alongside 'Al Pacino' (qv) in _Scarface (1983)_ (qv). In 1985, she starred in _The Color of Money (1986)_ (qv), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.Around 1990, a string of movies came about that really gave her a lot of attention: important roles in _The Abyss (1989)_ (qv), _Class Action (1991)_ (qv), and _Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)_ (qv). At this time she married _The January Man (1989)_ (qv) director 'Pat O'Connor' (qv). Mastrantonio is also a renowned cabaret-style singer, and her singing is showcased in 'John Sayles' (qv)'s _Limbo (1999)_ (qv).Careerwise, she took the decision to pick roles she liked instead of roles that would attract attention. Also, she took time off to be with her family. As of 2001, she lives with her husband and two children in London, England, UK.::Mattias Thuresson < [email protected]>