Biography: Born in South Boston and Irish through and through. Marilyn is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and has made her career playing working-class women, chock full of sunshine and laughter - until they burn you with shade. Actress in Best Picture Academy Award Winning film "CODA" with Marlee Matlin and Emilia Jones, directed by Sian Heder. Seen on NBC, Netflix, Showtime, HULU, Apple TV+ and more.