Marissa Neitling is an American actress known for her works in film and television. Although she has been active in her acting career since 2007, only a few projects have been recorded in her resume. However, the actress did not give her full attention to her craft as she also gave time for her studies before going into acting. The talented actress gained recognition for the roles she played in the TV series The Last Boat and the movie San Andreas – where she starred alongside industry big gun Dwayne Johnson.
Marissa Neitling – Biography (Age)
She was born on May 8, 1984 in Lake Oswego, Oregon and she was named Marissa Lee Neitling at birth. They also gave him the best education and enabled him to achieve his dreams. Marissa graduated from Lake Oswego High School in 2002 and her next stop was the University of Oregon. She was in the university’s Honors College and graduated with a double degree in mathematics and theater arts. Always eager for knowledge, she continued her studies at the Yale School of Drama where she obtained a master’s degree in visual arts.
In 2007, the actress made her film debut in a brief appearance in The Go-Getter. The next time she was seen on screen was in 2011 when she joined the cast of the hit series Influence. Her role on the show was a guest role as Christina Valada/Lacey Beaumont. Marissa played her only leading role so far in The Last Boat where she appeared as Lt. Kara Foster. She was part of the cast of the TNT summer series from 2014 to 2018 and those four years were not wasted but put to good use.
Around the time she spent The Last Boat, Merissa Neitling was cast as Phoebe in San Andreas with Alexandra Daddario. Her role in the 2015 film was guaranteed after she sent in an audition tape that was apparently better than the thousands of others who applied for the part. To this day, San Andreas and The Last Ship remain her most popular projects and can be linked to the fame she enjoys today. She also played the role of Jennie in Mysterious Paths which is in post-production. More recently she was seen in Elementary TV series as Nina Hudgins/Skyler and Madam Secretaryas Annelies De Runnow. She played guest roles on both series in 2018.
More appearances are expected from the actress as she still has years ahead of her and doesn’t seem to have lost her passion for the performing arts. Interestingly, Marissa Neitling is a sports enthusiast. When she’s not busy filming a movie production, you might catch her on some Oregon Ducks games.
parents, husband
Marissa Neitling was born to Joy (mother) and Stanley Neitling (father). Her parents’ occupation is not known, but it is safe to say that they are very supportive parents to their daughter. Besides seeing her in school, they also helped her achieve her dream of being an actress.
Joy and Stanley also gave her a younger sister, Mackenzie Neitling, as well as a brother Adam Dress, who was adopted.
On the personal side of her life, the American actress has yet to exchange marital vows with anyone. She has, however, been romantically linked to some men, including actor Travis Van Winkle, but her current relationship status indicates that she is in a committed relationship with a guy named Rob Archibald. The two are showing love to each other on Instagram and she hasn’t relented in displaying her love for him to the admiration of her over twenty-five thousand fans on the platform.
Height and other body characteristics
When you look at her on screen, Marissa Neitling may seem taller than she actually is. She is well below average in height, standing just under 5ft 3in, although she once said her height was in the 5ft 4in range. Her weight is not known but her body stats are listed as 34-25-34 for her bust, waist and hips respectively. To further perfect her appearance, her beautiful hazel eyes.
