Jacqueline Mazarella Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Parents

Jacqueline A. Mazarella is also known as Jacqueline Mazarella is an American actress, writer, and producer, best known for her role as the unintentionally racist Ms. Morello on Everybody Hates Chris.

Her work spans television, film, and web series, with notable contributions as a feature writer focusing on social issues.

Profile

• Full Name: Jacqueline A. Mazarella
• Stage Name: Jacqueline Mazarella
• Born: June 11, 1968
• Age: 57 years old
• Birthplace: New Jersey, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Writer, Producer
• Height: 5’8″ (173 cm)
• Parents: John Francis Mazarella, Frances E. Scaglione
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Jacqueline A. Mazarella was born on June 11, 1968, in New Jersey to John Francis Mazarella and Frances E. Scaglione, both of Italian (including Sicilian) descent.

Details about her early life and siblings are scarce, as she maintains a private personal profile.

Mazarella graduated from The Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy, which has influenced her writing, particularly her focus on social issues like human rights and systemic inequality.

Her education provided a strong foundation for her creative and analytical work in entertainment and journalism.

Career

Jacqueline Mazarella began her acting career with guest roles on Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Criminal Minds in the early 2000s.

Her breakout role came as Ms. Morello in Everybody Hates Chris (2005–2009), a character TV Guide described as “one of the show’s funniest, most wince-inducing recurring characters” due to her well-meaning but racially insensitive remarks.

She appeared in films such as Our Family Wedding (2010) as Amy, The Roommate (2011) as a professor, Jersey Boys (2014) as an angry woman, The Bachelors (2017) as Nurse Mary, and Professor Shanku O El Dorado (2019).

Recent roles include Trisha Marino in The Morning Show (2019) and a guest spot on Grey’s Anatomy (2025).

As a writer and producer, she created, starred in, and produced the web series The Oversharer (2014), directed by Ali LeRoi, which was selected for Series Fest, Los Angeles International Film Festival, LA Comedy Festival, and LA Shorts Festival.

The series features a sweet but raunchy character seeking connections, showcasing her comedic writing style focused on dark humor and family dysfunction.

Mazarella also writes feature stories for the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, covering topics like human rights, systemic racism, and the criminal justice system.

Her theater work includes playing Delia in Funny at the Vital Theatre Company (2002), earning an OOBR Award.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jacquelinemazarella
• Facebook Handle: Jacqueline Mazarella
• Twitter Handle: @JackieMazarella

Personal Life

Jacqueline Mazarella, of Italian-American descent, was born in New Jersey and resides in Los Angeles, California.

At 57, she is single, with no publicly confirmed spouse or partner, though she has been noted as a mother, with details about her children undisclosed.

Her personal life is kept private, with limited information beyond her professional endeavors.

She is passionate about social issues, reflected in her writing for USC, and enjoys engaging with fans through personalized Cameo videos and social media, where she shares updates on her projects.

Mazarella’s LinkedIn highlights her commitment to storytelling about personal and societal challenges, balancing her entertainment career with journalism.

Filmography

Films:

• The Search for One-eye Jimmy (1994) – Supporting Role
• This Monday (2009, Short Film) – Supporting Role
• Our Family Wedding (2010) – Amy
• The Roommate (2011) – Professor
• Jersey Boys (2014) – Angry Woman
• The Oversharer: Hemorrhoids, STD’s and Peanut Butter (2014, Short) – Lead Role (also writer/producer)
• The Bachelors (2017) – Nurse Mary
• Professor Shanku O El Dorado (2019) – Supporting Role
• Paradise Cove (2020) – Supporting Role
• From Home (2025, Short, upcoming) – Supporting Role

TV Series:

• Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2000s) – Guest Role
• Criminal Minds (2000s) – Guest Role
• Everybody Hates Chris (2005–2009) – Ms. Morello
• Are We There Yet? (2010–2012) – Recurring Role
• The Morning Show (2019) – Trisha Marino (Season 1, Episode 6)
• Grey’s Anatomy (2025) – Guest Role

Web Series:

• The Oversharer (2014) – Lead Role (also creator, writer, producer)

Theater:

• Funny (2002, Vital Theatre Company) – Delia

Net Worth

Jacqueline Mazarella’s estimated net worth ranges from $1 million to $2 million USD, derived from her acting roles in Everybody Hates Chris, The Roommate, and The Morning Show, as well as her work as a writer and producer on The Oversharer.

Additional income comes from her feature writing for USC and personalized Cameo videos.