Quick Facts
Born:
1956-10-26
Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Credits:
94 Total Roles
Rita Wilson
Acting
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Biography
Rita Wilson (born Margarita Ibrahimoff on October 26, 1956) is an American actress, singer, and producer. Her film appearances include Volunteers (1985), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Now and Then (1995), That Thing You Do! (1996), Jingle All the Way (1996), The Story of Us (1999), Runaway Bride (1999), It's Complicated (2009), and Larry Crowne (2011), and she appeared in the television series The Good Wife and Girls. Wilson has performed on Broadway and produced several films, including My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002).
Wilson married actor Tom Hanks in 1988 and has two sons.
Wilson married actor Tom Hanks in 1988 and has two sons.
Known For
Mamma Mia!
Greek Goddess (uncredited)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Bree Mazelon
Jingle All the Way
Liz Langston
Sleepless in Seattle
Suzy
Asteroid City
Mrs. Weatherford
Runaway Bride
Ellie Graham
It's Complicated
Trisha
Larry Crowne
Wilma Q. Gammelgaard
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Claudia Winkleman Show TV | Self |
| 2025 | Too Much TV | Lois Salmon |
| 2023 | Asteroid City MOVIE | Mrs. Weatherford |
| 2022 | Killing Me Softly with His Songs MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | The Jennifer Hudson Show TV | Self |
| 2022 | Kimi MOVIE | Natalie Chowdhury |
| 2021 | 1883 TV | Carolyn |
| 2021 | Love Is Love Is Love MOVIE | Mary Kay (segment "Late Lunch") |
| 2021 | Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts TV | Self |
| 2020 | Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine MOVIE | Self |