Marissa Bode
An American actress who stepped into the spotlight by bringing the complex, poignant character of Nessarose in 'Wicked' to life on the big screen.
Born 2000 (age 26)·American actress·Birthday: August 28·Generation Z
Biography
Marissa Bode's path to Hollywood was paved with musical theater training, a background that perfectly prepared her for one of cinema's most anticipated musical adaptations. A graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, she landed the career-defining role of Nessarose Thropp in the two-part film adaptation of the Broadway phenomenon 'Wicked.' Her portrayal required capturing the character's vulnerability, longing, and dramatic transformation, a challenge she met with a nuanced performance that balanced singing and acting. The films' release in the mid-2020s introduced her to a global audience, showcasing her ability to handle major franchise material with emotional depth and vocal skill.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Marissa was born in 2000, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Marissa Was Born
The biggest hits of 2000
#1 Movie
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Best Picture
Gladiator
#1 TV Show
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Marissa's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2000Born
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2005Started school
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2013Became a teenager
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Could drive
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2018Could vote
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2021Turned 21
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 26 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Nessarose Thropp in the major film musicals 'Wicked' (2024) and 'Wicked: For Good' (2025).
- Gained widespread recognition for her performance in one of the most anticipated film adaptations of a stage musical.
Did You Know?
She is a trained musical theater performer, having studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Her role as Nessarose required her to perform in a wheelchair for the character.
She performed the song 'The Wicked Witch of the East' for the 'Wicked' film soundtrack.
“I was raised on musical theater; it's the language I speak.”
