Birth Place: Marshalltown, IA, USA
Mary Beth Hurt is an accomplished American actress who has made a name for herself in both stage and screen. Born on September 26, 1948, in Marshalltown, Iowa, Hurt grew up in a family that valued education and the arts. Her father was a school superintendent, and her mother was a music teacher. Hurt studied drama at the University of Iowa and later moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting.
Hurt made her Broadway debut in 1974 in the play "Trelawny of the 'Wells'". She went on to appear in a number of other Broadway productions, including "The Misanthrope" (1975), "Benefactors" (1985), and "The Secret Rapture" (1988). In 1978, she received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in "Crimes of the Heart". Hurt's stage work has earned her critical acclaim and a reputation as a versatile and talented actress.
In addition to her work on stage, Hurt has also made a name for herself in film and television. She made her film debut in 1978 in Woody Allen's "Interiors". She went on to appear in a number of other films, including "The World According to Garp" (1982), "The Age of Innocence" (1993), and "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" (2005). Hurt has also appeared in several television shows, including "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", "Louie", and "The Sopranos".
Hurt's talent has not gone unrecognized. She has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Broadcast News" (1987). She has also been nominated for several Emmy Awards for her work in television.
Hurt has been married to actor William Hurt since 1982. The couple has two children together. Hurt has also been involved in various charitable causes over the years, including AIDS research and the fight against breast cancer.
In recent years, Hurt has continued to work in both stage and screen. In 2015, she appeared in the film "The Age of Adaline", and in 2017, she appeared in the television series "The Blacklist". Hurt's most recent stage work was in the 2019 off-Broadway production of "The Confession of Lily Dare".
Mary Beth Hurt's talent and versatility have made her one of the most respected actresses of her generation.
[1978]Interiors Joey
[1979]Chilly Scenes of Winter Laura
[1982]The World According to Garp Helen Holm
[1985]Compromising Positions Peg Tuccio
[1985]D.A.R.Y.L. Joyce Richardson
[1989]Slaves of New York Ginger Booth
[1989]Parents Lily Laemle
[1991]Defenseless Ellie Seldes
[1992]Light Sleeper Teresa Aranow
[1993]The Age of Innocence Regina Beaufort
[1993]My Boyfriend's Back Mrs. Dingle
[1993]Shimmer Mother
[1993]Six Degrees of Separation Kitty
[1997]Boys Life 2 June Gudmanson
[1997]Affliction Lillian Horner
[1999]Bringing Out the Dead Nurse Constance
[2000]The Family Man Adelle
[2000]Autumn in New York Dr. Sibley
[2005]The Exorcism of Emily Rose Judge Brewster
[2005]Perception Dorothy
[2006]Lady in the Water Mrs. Bell
[2006]The Dead Girl Ruth
[2007]The Walker Chrissie Morgan
[2008]Untraceable Stella Marsh
[2010]Lebanon, Pa. Jennette
[2011]Young Adult Jan
[2013]The Volunteer Donna
[2018]Change in the Air Jo Ann Bayberry
Mary Beth Hurt, When the Rain Stops Falling
Mary Beth Hurt, When the Rain Stops Falling
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Mary Beth Hurt, Crimes of the Heart
Mary Beth Hurt, Crimes of the Heart
Mary Beth Hurt, Crimes of the Heart
Mary Beth Hurt, Trelawny of the "Wells"
Mary Beth Hurt has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
Mary Beth Hurt has not appeared in the West End.
Mary Beth Hurt has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "When the Rain Stops Falling," Outstanding Featured Actress at The Lortels for the same production, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Benefactors," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Crimes of the Heart," Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Crimes of the Heart," Performance at the Obie Awards for the same production, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Trelawny of the Wells."
Mary Beth Hurt has won the Outstanding Featured Actress award at The Lortel Awards for her performance in "When the Rain Stops Falling" and the Performance award at the Obie Awards for "Crimes of the Heart."
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