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MT KISCO Famous Fox Lane alumni who have made a name for themselves in the movies, on television and in the court room have been highlighted so far, and this week will feature a star who got her start on the stage.
In 2002, signed on to a new Broadway played called Hairspray. By 2003, Marrisa Jaret Winokur had won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her part as Tracy Turnblad.
Winokur may have gotten her start on Broadway but she quickly moved her career to Hollywood where she starred in a number of television shows and movies.
Recently Winokur was a contestant on the sixth season of Dancing With the Stars and made it all the way to the semi-finals of the dancing competition.
Winokur was a host on the CBS show, The Talk but announced that she would not be returning. She instead is planning on focusing on her clothing line and new television show.
Did you got to school with Marrisa Jaret Winokur? What's your favorite memory with her?
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