Mary McDonnell
Birth Place: Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
Latest News on Mary McDonnell:
Comedian George Lopez Comes to State Theater of New Jersey In April (Mar 26, 2025)
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List (Jul 9, 2024)
Photos: Go Inside the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards New York (May 12, 2024)
Comedian George Lopez Comes to State Theater of New Jersey In April (Mar 26, 2025)
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List (Jul 9, 2024)
Photos: Go Inside the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards New York (May 12, 2024)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1946
Jitterbug
Principal
Capulet
"If It's Love" Performer
"It's a Nice Night For It" Ensemble
Jitterbug
Principal
Capulet
"If It's Love" Performer
"It's a Nice Night For It" Ensemble
[Broadway]
1943
Ziegfeld Follies Dancing Girl
Congregation
Ziegfeld Follies Dancing Girl
Movies
Garbo Talks
[ 1984 ] Lady Capulet
[ 1984 ] Lady Capulet
Matewan
[ 1987 ] Elma Radnor
[ 1987 ] Elma Radnor
Tiger Warsaw
[ 1988 ] Paula Warsaw
[ 1988 ] Paula Warsaw
Dances with Wolves
[ 1990 ] Stands With A Fist
[ 1990 ] Stands With A Fist
Grand Canyon
[ 1991 ] Claire
[ 1991 ] Claire
Sneakers
[ 1992 ] Liz
[ 1992 ] Liz
Passion Fish
[ 1992 ] May-Alice Culhane
[ 1992 ] May-Alice Culhane
Blue Chips
[ 1994 ] Jenny
[ 1994 ] Jenny
Independence Day
[ 1996 ] Marilyn Whitmore
[ 1996 ] Marilyn Whitmore
You Can Thank Me Later
[ 1998 ] Diane
[ 1998 ] Diane
Spanish Fly
[ 1998 ] Zoe's Mother
[ 1998 ] Zoe's Mother
Mumford
[ 1999 ] Althea Brockett
[ 1999 ] Althea Brockett
Donnie Darko
[ 2001 ] Rose Darko
[ 2001 ] Rose Darko
Nola
[ 2003 ] Margaret Langworthy
[ 2003 ] Margaret Langworthy
Crazy Like a Fox
[ 2004 ] Amy Banks
[ 2004 ] Amy Banks
Mariette in Ecstasy
[ 2009 ] Prioress
[ 2009 ] Prioress
Scream 4
[ 2011 ] Kate Roberts
[ 2011 ] Kate Roberts
Margin Call
[ 2011 ] Mary Rogers
[ 2011 ] Mary Rogers
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf
[ 2021 ] Lady Zerbst
[ 2021 ] Lady Zerbst
Broke
[ 2025 ] Kathy Brandywine
[ 2025 ] Kathy Brandywine
TV Shows
Battlestar Galactica
President Laura Roslin
President Laura Roslin
E/R
Dr. Eve Sheridan
Dr. Eve Sheridan
ER
Eleanor Carter
Eleanor Carter
Grey's Anatomy
Dr. Virginia Dixon
Dr. Virginia Dixon
High Society
Dott Emerson
Dott Emerson
Major Crimes
Sharon Raydor
Sharon Raydor
That's Life
Jules O'Grady
Jules O'Grady
The Closer
Sharon Raydor
Sharon Raydor
The Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas
[ 2025-2025 ] Delilah
[ 2025-2025 ] Delilah
Vision Quest
[ 2026-2026 ]
[ 2026-2026 ]
Videos
VIDEO: Mary McDonnell Chats With McCarter Theatre Center For McCarter LIVE Series
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-23 07:40:53
News
Comedian George Lopez Comes to State Theater of New Jersey In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025
State Theatre New Jersey will present George Lopez on Friday, April 18 at 8pm. George Lopez's illustrious and multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, stand-up comedy, and late-night television.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025
State Theatre New Jersey will present George Lopez on Friday, April 18 at 8pm. George Lopez's illustrious and multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, stand-up comedy, and late-night television.
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024
With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024
With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
Photos: Go Inside the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards New York
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024
GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced recipients for the remaining 18 of this year’s 33 categories at the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York. Check out photos from inside the event here!
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024
GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced recipients for the remaining 18 of this year’s 33 categories at the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York. Check out photos from inside the event here!
Theater Latté Da Commissions New Musical SHE'S COME UNDONE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024
Theater Latté Da has announced the commission and first workshop of the new musical She's Come Undone, with music and lyrics by Michael Holland and a book co-written by Darrah Cloud and David Simpatico.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024
Theater Latté Da has announced the commission and first workshop of the new musical She's Come Undone, with music and lyrics by Michael Holland and a book co-written by Darrah Cloud and David Simpatico.
Comedian George Lopez Adds Second Show At Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024
Comedy Works Entertainment and AEG Presents welcome GEORGE LOPEZ to Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO on Saturday, February 24th at 7:00pm.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024
Comedy Works Entertainment and AEG Presents welcome GEORGE LOPEZ to Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO on Saturday, February 24th at 7:00pm.
STRANGE THINGS Star Joseph Quinn Added To FAN EXPO Portland Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023
British actor Joseph Quinn, known for his role in 'Stranger Things,' joins the celebrity lineup at FAN EXPO Portland. Other additions include Laurie Holden, Mary McDonnell, and Diana Lee Inosanto. Tickets available now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023
British actor Joseph Quinn, known for his role in 'Stranger Things,' joins the celebrity lineup at FAN EXPO Portland. Other additions include Laurie Holden, Mary McDonnell, and Diana Lee Inosanto. Tickets available now.
George Lopez Comes to Paramount Theatre, February 24
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2023
George Lopez will be performing at the Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO on February 24, 2024 at 7:00pm.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2023
George Lopez will be performing at the Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO on February 24, 2024 at 7:00pm.
Video: Watch THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER Trailer
by Michael Major - Sep 12, 2023
The cast of the series includes Bruce Greenwood, Carla Gugino, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, Mark Hamill, Michael Trucco, T’Nia Miller, Paola Nuñez, Henry Thomas, Kyleigh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Kate Siegel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Willa Fitzgerald, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, and more. Watch the video trailer now!
by Michael Major - Sep 12, 2023
The cast of the series includes Bruce Greenwood, Carla Gugino, Mary McDonnell, Carl Lumbly, Mark Hamill, Michael Trucco, T’Nia Miller, Paola Nuñez, Henry Thomas, Kyleigh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Kate Siegel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Willa Fitzgerald, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, and more. Watch the video trailer now!
Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company Announces Emily Mann: A Celebration Launch Panel
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2021
Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company presents the inaugural event of its 2021-22 season-- a season celebrating the work of American theatre icon, Emily Mann, on Wednesday, September 29th from 7.00 to 8:30 pm.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2021
Playhouse Creatures Theatre Company presents the inaugural event of its 2021-22 season-- a season celebrating the work of American theatre icon, Emily Mann, on Wednesday, September 29th from 7.00 to 8:30 pm.
Centenary Stage Company Announces Cast and Creative Team for World Premiere of TURNING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2021
Centenary Stage Company has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere production of Darrah Cloud’s Turning. Performances run February 25 through March 7 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Ave Hackettstown NJ.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2021
Centenary Stage Company has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere production of Darrah Cloud’s Turning. Performances run February 25 through March 7 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Ave Hackettstown NJ.
L.A. Theatre Works Announces Additional Audio Theater Offerings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2020
The world's leading producer of audio theater, L.A. Theatre Works offers audiences around the globe free access to state-of-the-art recordings of both contemporary and classic plays, each performed by leading actors of stage and screen.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2020
The world's leading producer of audio theater, L.A. Theatre Works offers audiences around the globe free access to state-of-the-art recordings of both contemporary and classic plays, each performed by leading actors of stage and screen.
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: BURIED CHILD by Sam Shepard
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Sam Shepard. Today's play, Buried Child.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Sam Shepard. Today's play, Buried Child.
VIDEO: Mary McDonnell Chats With McCarter Theatre Center For McCarter LIVE Series
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2020
Join two-time Academy Award-nominated actress Mary McDonnell (Dances With Wolves, 'Battlestar Galactica,' Gloria: A Life) and McCarter's Artistic Director Emily Mann in a McCarter LIVE virtual conversation moderated by McCarter's Artistic Engagement Manager Paula Alekson.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2020
Join two-time Academy Award-nominated actress Mary McDonnell (Dances With Wolves, 'Battlestar Galactica,' Gloria: A Life) and McCarter's Artistic Director Emily Mann in a McCarter LIVE virtual conversation moderated by McCarter's Artistic Engagement Manager Paula Alekson.
Wynn Handman, Producer and Acting Teacher, Has Passed Away at 97
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2020
Wynn Handman, the famed New York acting teacher and Artistic Director of The American Place Theatre, died at home April 11, 2020 of Covid-19 related pneumonia. He was 97.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2020
Wynn Handman, the famed New York acting teacher and Artistic Director of The American Place Theatre, died at home April 11, 2020 of Covid-19 related pneumonia. He was 97.
BWW Review: GLORIA: A LIFE at McCarter with Mary McDonnell
by Sarah Vander Schaaff - Sep 23, 2019
Mary McDonnell, with celebrity star-power of her own, is a perfect Gloria Steinem, in 'GLORIA: A LIFE' at McCarter. McDonnell navigates the play's quick scenes and moments of vulnerability with dexterity and glides easily into the public persona of Gloria we are most familiar with - confident, clear, brave, and unifying in her inclusion of different experiences of inequity.
by Sarah Vander Schaaff - Sep 23, 2019
Mary McDonnell, with celebrity star-power of her own, is a perfect Gloria Steinem, in 'GLORIA: A LIFE' at McCarter. McDonnell navigates the play's quick scenes and moments of vulnerability with dexterity and glides easily into the public persona of Gloria we are most familiar with - confident, clear, brave, and unifying in her inclusion of different experiences of inequity.
Photo Flash: Mary McDonnell Stars in GLORIA: A LIFE
by Julie Musbach - Sep 13, 2019
Two-time Academy Award nominee Mary McDonnell tackles the title role of Gloria Steinem in Emily' Mann's Gloria: A Life, the opening production in McCarter Theatre Center's 2019-2020 Theater Series.
by Julie Musbach - Sep 13, 2019
Two-time Academy Award nominee Mary McDonnell tackles the title role of Gloria Steinem in Emily' Mann's Gloria: A Life, the opening production in McCarter Theatre Center's 2019-2020 Theater Series.
Mary McDonnell to Star in GLORIA: A LIFE at McCarter Theatre Center
by Julie Musbach - Jul 16, 2019
Two-time Academy Award nominee Mary McDonnell has been cast in the title role of Gloria Steinem in Emily' Mann's Gloria: A Life, the opening production in McCarter Theatre Center's 2019-2020 Theater Series.
by Julie Musbach - Jul 16, 2019
Two-time Academy Award nominee Mary McDonnell has been cast in the title role of Gloria Steinem in Emily' Mann's Gloria: A Life, the opening production in McCarter Theatre Center's 2019-2020 Theater Series.
Jessica Vosk, Julia Murney & More Will Star in New Works at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Summer Conference
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 17, 2019
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announces casting and creative teams for the summer season of new musicals and plays selected for development at the National Music Theater Conference and National Playwrights Conference.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 17, 2019
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announces casting and creative teams for the summer season of new musicals and plays selected for development at the National Music Theater Conference and National Playwrights Conference.
George Lopez Comes to the Paramount Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2019
George Lopez's multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, standup comedy, and late-night television. Lopez is currently on his stand up comedy tour, The Wall World Tour, in arenas across the country. He also recently completed his standup comedy tour, The Comedy Get Down, with Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, and Cedric the Entertainer. The comedians also debuted their BET scripted comedy series based on their tour.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2019
George Lopez's multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, standup comedy, and late-night television. Lopez is currently on his stand up comedy tour, The Wall World Tour, in arenas across the country. He also recently completed his standup comedy tour, The Comedy Get Down, with Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, and Cedric the Entertainer. The comedians also debuted their BET scripted comedy series based on their tour.
George Lopez Comes to the Majestic Theatre August 9 - 10
by Julie Musbach - May 28, 2019
Hilarious and ground-breaking star of TV, movies, and stand-up comedy GEORGE LOPEZ brings The Wall World Tour to the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) in San Antonio, TX for four performances on August 9th and 10th, 7:30PM and 9PM. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 31 at 10AM.
by Julie Musbach - May 28, 2019
Hilarious and ground-breaking star of TV, movies, and stand-up comedy GEORGE LOPEZ brings The Wall World Tour to the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) in San Antonio, TX for four performances on August 9th and 10th, 7:30PM and 9PM. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 31 at 10AM.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Mary McDonnell been in?
Mary McDonnell has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.
How many West End shows has Mary McDonnell been in?
Mary McDonnell has not appeared in the West End.
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