Tyne Daly
Birth Place: Madison, WI, USA
Max von Essen, Betsy Morgan and More to Join Tyne Daly for BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse (Apr 8, 2026)
Tyne Daly To Perform AMERICAN VOICES At Greenway Court Theatre (Mar 27, 2026)
Feature: SONDHEIM AWARD GALA: Vanessa Williams Tenacity, Talent, and Artistry (Mar 25, 2026)
BIO
Mary Beth Daly made her Broadway debut in 1967 in the short-lived play That Summer, That Fall. She went on to appear in films including John and Mary (1969), Angel Unchained (1970), Play It as It Lays (1972), and The Adulteress. In 1976, she portrayed Kate Moore in the film The Enforcer, part of the Dirty Harry franchise.
Daly’s major breakthrough came with the CBS drama Cagney & Lacey, where she played Mary Beth Lacey from 1982 to 1988. She won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series four times (1983, 1984, 1985, and 1988) for the role. During this period, she also appeared on the variety program Dolly (1988), which led to her casting as Rose in the Broadway revival of Gypsy (1989–1991), a role for which she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1990.
In the 1990s, Daly continued work in television and theatre, including guest appearances on Wings (1991) and performances in stage productions such as The Seagull (1992), Call Me Madam (1995), and Come Back, Little Sheba (1997). She later starred as Maxine Gray on the CBS drama Judging Amy from 1999 to 2005.
From 2006 onward, Daly returned to Broadway in Rabbit Hole (2006), earning a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play. She starred in the premiere of Edward Albee’s Me, Myself & I (2008), appeared in Love, Loss, and What I Wore (2009), and performed a cabaret show Second Time Around (2009–2010). She also played Maria Callas in Master Class on Broadway (2011) and in London’s West End production in 2012.
In film and television during this period, Daly appeared in Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015), Basmati Blues (2017), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018). She also appeared in A Bread Factory Part 1 & 2 (2018) and had recurring and guest roles on series including Burn Notice, Grey’s Anatomy, Madam Secretary, and Mom.
She was set to lead Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024 revival of Doubt, but had to withdraw from the production due to a medial issue. She was replace by Amy Ryan.
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Jason Graae, Klea Blackhurst, Marilyn Maye, Lorna Luft, Leslie Uggams, Jeremy Jordan, Harvey Fierstein, Kristin Chenoweth, Alice Borden, Lee Roy Reams, Jane Dorian, Michael Feinstein, Bernadette Peters, Kelli O'Hara, Sutton Foster, Betty Buckley, Ron Raines, Tyne Daly, Debbie Gravitte and John Bolton
From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Unites to Honor the Late, Great Jerry Herman
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1969 ] Hilary
[ 1970 ] Merilee
[ 1971 ] Sally Bixton
[ 1971 ] Anne
[ 1971 ] Ruth
[ 1972 ] Jean Carson
[ 1972 ] Journalist
[ 1973 ] Inez Steiner
[ 1973 ] Susie Datweiler
[ 1974 ] Nancy Hockworth
[ 1975 ] Jean Rice
[ 1976 ] Kate Moore
[ 1977 ] Karen Renshaw
[ 1977 ] Niffty Nolan
[ 1977 ] Dorothy Putterman
[ 1979 ] Ms. Davis
[ 1980 ] Adele
[ 1981 ] Donna
[ 1981 ] Alice Bloomfield
[ 1983 ] Karen
[ 1985 ] Nancy Derman
[ 1985 ] Evelyn Stiller
[ 1987 ] Joanna Goodman
[ 1989 ] Sylvia Cass
[ 1991 ] Dollie Madison
[ 1991 ] Mary Ellen
[ 1993 ] Glorene
[ 1993 ] Kathryn Messenger
[ 1994 ] Mary Beth Lacey
[ 1994 ] Alice Henderson
[ 1994 ] Dr. Archer
[ 1995 ] Mae Peterson
[ 1995 ] Mary Beth Lacey
[ 1995 ] Mary Beth Lacey
[ 1996 ] Mary Beth Lacey
[ 1997 ] Dr. Guttmacher
[ 1997 ] Elanie Podaras
[ 1997 ] Sarah
[ 1998 ] Ellen
[ 1999 ] Dr. Marcia Lyons
[ 1999 ] Goldie Judge
[ 1999 ] Ann
[ 1999 ] Shelley
[ 2000 ] Aunt Aurelia
[ 2000 ] Arnita
[ 2001 ] Joan Delano
[ 2003 ] Anne Cunningham
[ 2009 ] Mabel Dodge Stern
[ 2013 ]
[ 2015 ] Roz
[ 2016 ] Justice of the Peace
[ 2017 ] Evelyn
[ 2017 ] Anne Marie Hoag
[ 2018 ] Dorothea
[ 2018 ] Dorothea
[ 2018 ] Lady
TV Shows
Girl
Caroline Beale
Faith Bradbury
Sarah
Sandy Jamieson
Joanna Leigh
Kathy
Marcella Pierce
Janet Benton
Sareta Lane
[ 1969-1972 ] Prudence Gordon, Dolores Abernathy
Rachel Dixon
Anna Freeman
Ellen Hamilton
Madge Winston
Beth Ann Blackner
Mrs. Carlino
Laurie
[ 1970-1975 ] Liz Lathem
Jenny Milo
Lucy
[ 1973-1976 ] Amy Kennedy, Mary, Lucille Baker
Ann
Abishag
Athena
Catherine Ellis
Melissa Cummings
Kate Sullivan
[ 1980-1982 ] Anna Krushevitz, Kay Silver, Madeline Estes
[ 1981-1988 ] Mary Beth Lacey, Detective Mary Beth Lacey
Genevieve
Vicki Lindman
Mimsy Borogroves
Carla Jeffries
Cora Gibbs
[ 1992-1994 ] Dorothea McNally, Dolores
[ 1994-1995 ] Alice Henderson
[ 1994-1995 ] Dr. Tennelli
Mona
Mary Winston
Ma Nichols
Emily Blair
[ 1999-2005 ] Maxine Gray
Tina
Mrs. Plank
Phyllis
[ 2009-2019 ] Carolyn Shepherd
Senator Amy Ross
Barbara
Awards and Nominations
Tyne Daly, It Shoulda Been You
Tyne Daly, It Shoulda Been You
Tyne Daly, It Shoulda Been You
Tyne Daly, Mothers and Sons
Tyne Daly, Mothers and Sons
Tyne Daly, Mothers and Sons
Tyne Daly, Mothers and Sons
Tyne Daly, Master Class
Tyne Daly, Master Class
Tyne Daly, Rabbit Hole
Tyne Daly -, Mystery School
Tyne DalyGypsy
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Videos
Video: Watch the Trailer for Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Theater Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-09 11:57:15
Audra McDonald Will Return to Broadway This Fall in GYPSY; Watch New Trailer
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-05-29 15:30:20
Video: Amy Ryan on Her 'Wild and Unexpected' Road to a Tony Nomination
by Joey Mervis - 2024-05-28 12:05:34
Video: Inside the Opening Celebration of DOUBT with Amy Ryan, Liev Schreiber & More
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-03-01 14:02:04
Video: Tyne Daly, Liev Schreiber & the Company of DOUBT Get Ready for Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-01-23 12:13:44
Video: Alexandra Silber Sings CAMELOT and Previews THE HOUR OF THE PEARL At The Green Room 42
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-11-24 19:17:37
Video: Watch Erika Henningsen Sing 'Tell That Girl' from EVER AFTER: THE MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-08 12:10:38
TV: Watch Sutton Foster, Bernadette Peters, Betty Buckley & More Tribute Jerry Herman!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-02-04 11:26:13
VIDEO: On This Day, July 7- Tyne Daly Stars In MASTER CLASS On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-07-07 00:01:00
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the Coen Brothers' THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-11-05 09:10:23
VIDEO: Stars Turn Out to Help BC/EFA Raise Over $900,000 at the 2018 Broadway Flea Market
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-10-01 17:34:01
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Joel and Ethan Coen's THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2018-09-12 09:46:38
VIDEO: Watch First Look Video of MURPHY BROWN Revival Table Read
by Stage Tube - 2018-08-06 09:06:20
VIDEO: Tyne Daly Sings 'Pieces of Dreams' from New Musical CHASING MEM'RIES at the Geffen
by BWW Contests - 2017-11-16 18:57:07
VIDEO: CHICAGO Celebrates The Weissler's 50th Wedding Anniversary!
by BWW News Desk - 2017-06-29 07:24:13
TV: Jennifer Hudson Wows at Center Theatre Group's 50th Anniversary Celebration in LA!
by Michael Sterling - 2017-05-31 09:57:44
VIDEO: First Look - All-New Trailer for SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-05-24 08:33:31
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026
The full cast has been revealed for Pasadena Playhouse's production of Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon, starring Tyne Daly, Max von Essen, Betsy Morgan, and more, and being presented this spring and summer.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026
Tyne Daly will perform AMERICAN VOICES at Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles. The event will feature a curated selection of poetry. The performance is part of the LA Get Down Festival.
by David Friscic - Mar 25, 2026
I have always been tantalized by the triple threat talent of Vanessa Williams. Ever since I sat with my family and saw her on television singing “Happy Days are Here Again” to become the first Miss America of color, she has become an artistic and cultural presence in my life. At pivotal moments of life experience, her recordings, television appearances, stage appearances, and concerts have become an integral part of my artistic consciousness. As a gay person, I instinctively sensed that she would understand me if she ever met me. Little did I know that she would meet me after a concert and pose for a great picture or that I would be writing this feature story on her well-deserved Signature Theatre Sondheim Award at the Sondheim Award Gala in Washington, DC. (held at The Anthem venue on March 16, 2026).
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
All Roads Theatre Company will present the World Premiere of THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE: THE SONGS OF JULE STYNE. Learn more about the upcoming performance here.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026
The 10th Annual L.A. Get Down Festival is a celebration of Los Angeles' arts communities through spoken word in honor of U.S. National Poetry Month. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026
Dorset Theatre Festival has unveiled its 49th Main Stage Summer Season. The four-show lineup includes Deceived, a chilling new adaptation of the classic thriller Gaslight, and more.
by - Mar 3, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026
The cast has been revealed for Brigadoon at Pasadena Playhouse! The cast will feature Tony Award and six time Emmy Award Winner Tyne Daly, Max von Essen and more.
by - Feb 4, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2026
Patti LuPone gave a passionate speech during a recent Carnegie Hall concert, calling our Trump's recent changes to the Kennedy Center. Watch the video, along with responses from Tyne Daly and Betty Buckley.
by Andrew Poretz - Jan 30, 2026
Brandon Maggart helped close out The Gardenia's 45 years in West Hollywood with stories, songs, and tales of a life well lived. Daughter Maude Maggart joined for a poignant duet finale.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
The Muny has selected the seven teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will shape the Tony Award-winning theatre’s 2026 season in Forest Park.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
Broadway and West End star Sierra Boggess will be returning to London with her solo concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday 31 May 2026, at 7pm. Tickets on sale Wednesday 28 January.
by Michael Major - Dec 11, 2025
Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, and Kevin Csolak performed for the GRAMMY Museum's “A New York Evening Celebrating Gypsy” last week. The video features performances of 'Now All I Need Is the Girl,' 'If Mama Was Married,' and 'Some People.'
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
The Soraya has announced the creation of the Thor Steingraber Fund for Artistic Innovation as the venue prepares for the conclusion of Steingraber’s 12-year tenure. The fund will support new work, commissions, premieres, and large-scale artistic programs.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Dec 2, 2025
xGingold Theatrical Group celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a Gala, honoring Tony Award winner Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie with the Golden Shamrock Award. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
Audra McDonald, Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, and Kevin Csolak will perform as part of the GRAMMY Museum's event “A New York Evening Celebrating Gypsy” at WNYC’s The Greene Space.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
Gingold Theatrical Group will host a one-night-only gala fundraiser, which will honor Tony Award winner Danny Burstein, Gray Coleman, and Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie with the Golden Shamrock Award.
by Alan Portner - Nov 4, 2025
“Hello, Dolly!” is a crown jewel of American Musical Theatre. “Dolly” is a jubilant blend of romantic comedy, brassy optimism, and showstopping choreography. Opening night for the White Theatre production of “Dolly” was so surprising and memorable that it earned itself a five-star rating from this reviewer and from its audience writ large.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 27, 2025
With the new documentary This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys, CEO Randy Bryant aims to shed light on the rich history of Ten Chimneys and its enduring presence in the theater community.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Tyne Daly has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
Tyne Daly has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
Tyne Daly's first West End show was On the Town which opened in 1992
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for It Shoulda Been You, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for It Shoulda Been You, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for It Shoulda Been You, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mothers and Sons, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Mothers and Sons, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mothers and Sons, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Mothers and Sons, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Master Class, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Master Class, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Rabbit Hole, Best Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mystery School, Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Gypsy, Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for Gypsy, Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gypsy , Best Actress - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gypsy and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Gypsy.
Tyne Daly has won several awards, including Best Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Gypsy. She has also received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for her performance in Gypsy.
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