Mary Beth Hurt
Date of Birth: September 26, 1948 (77)
Birth Place: Marshalltown, IA, USA
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BIO
Hurt made her New York stage debut in 1974. She was nominated for three Tony Awards for her Broadway performances in Trelawny of the Wells, Crimes of the Heart (for which she won an Obie Award), and Benefactors.
She made her film debut in Woody Allen's dramatic film Interiors (1978) as Joey, the second of three sisters dealing with the emotional fallout of a family's disintegration and their mother Eve (Geraldine Page)'s descent into mental illness. Hurt's powerful turn in that film earned her a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles at the 32nd British Academy Film Awards. Her other film roles include Laura in Chilly Scenes of Winter (1979), Helen Holm Garp in The World According to Garp (1982), and Regina Beaufort in Martin Scorsese's The Age of Innocence (1993). Hurt also played Jean Seberg, in voiceover, in Mark Rappaport's 1995 documentary From the Journals of Jean Seberg.
Hurt was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female at the 22nd Independent Spirit Awards, for her performance in the 2006 movie The Dead Girl. For her role in Crimes of the Heart (1981) she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play and earned an Obie Award. In addition to these honors, Hurt also received a Clarence Derwent Award in 1975 for Best Supporting Female for her role in the Off-Broadway production of the play Love for Love.
STAGE CREDITS
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Connection
Movies
[ 1978 ] Joey
[ 1979 ] Laura
[ 1982 ] Helen Holm
[ 1985 ] Joyce Richardson
[ 1985 ] Peg Tuccio
[ 1989 ] Ginger Booth
[ 1989 ] Lily Laemle
[ 1991 ] Ellie Seldes
[ 1992 ] Teresa Aranow
[ 1993 ] Kitty
[ 1993 ] Mother
[ 1993 ] Mrs. Dingle
[ 1993 ] Regina Beaufort
[ 1997 ] June Gudmanson
[ 1997 ] Lillian Horner
[ 1999 ] Nurse Constance
[ 2000 ] Adelle
[ 2000 ] Dr. Sibley
[ 2005 ] Dorothy
[ 2005 ] Judge Brewster
[ 2006 ] Mrs. Bell
[ 2006 ] Ruth
[ 2007 ] Chrissie Morgan
[ 2008 ] Stella Marsh
[ 2010 ] Jennette
[ 2011 ] Jan
[ 2013 ] Donna
[ 2018 ] Jo Ann Bayberry
TV Shows
Judge Gillian Berrow, Sela Dixon
Sheila Bradley
Awards and Nominations
Mary Beth Hurt, When the Rain Stops Falling
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Mary Beth Hurt, Trelawny of the "Wells"
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
The Broadway In Memoriam Committee has confirmed a June marquee dimming to honor artists and industry members, including Mary Beth Hurt, John Herrera and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
Stage and screen actress, and three-time Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Hurt, has passed away at age 79. Learn more about Hurt's life and career on BroadwayWorld.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025
Tickets are selling fast for Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance. In response to popular demand, an additional show has been added on Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024
Family secrets, friendship and loyalties drive the heart of Island City Stage's milestone production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Delicate Balance, running January 16 – February 9.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 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 Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Eugene O'Neill. Today's play, Long Day's Journey into Night!
by Julie Musbach - Apr 13, 2018
Second Stage Theater (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Casey Reitz, Executive Director) has announced additional casting for the New York Premiere of TRACY LETTS' acclaimed play, MARY PAGE MARLOWE.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2017
Sam Norkin (1917-2011), who drew Broadway for decades, honoring opening nights with the caricature of a star or the entire company, most notably for the New York Daily News, is the subject of an online exhibition at Broadway Design Exchange, beginning now through November 19.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2017
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 2016/2017 season with Beth Henley's brilliantly imaginative tale of relationships, Crimes of the Heart.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2016
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 2016/2017 season with Beth Henley's brilliantly imaginative tale of relationships, Crimes of the Heart. Three hard-luck sisters reunite in their small, pitiless Mississippi hometown, each nursing her own grudge. In a hurricane of hilarity and hurt, Lenny is turning 30, Meg is fresh from rehab, and Babe is out on bail. The boundaries of sisterhood are put to the test as each sibling comes to terms with her dreams gone awry. The New York Timessaid Crimes of the Heart "overflows with infectious high spirits." This Pulitzer Prize and NY Drama Critics Circle Award-winning play will be directed by Giovanna Sardelli. Crimes of the Heart will have performances January 11 - February 5, 2017 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View. For tickets ($31-$80) and information the public may visit TheatreWorks.org or call (650) 463-1960.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2016
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 2016/2017 season with Beth Henley's brilliantly imaginative tale of relationships, Crimes of the Heart.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2015
The Flat Rock Playhouse 2015 season will continue with the Pulitzer Prize and New York Drama Critics Circle Award winning Crimes of the Heart, which will run from August 20th through September 6th at the Playhouse Downtown in Historic Downtown Hendersonville.
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 6, 2015
The Flat Rock Playhouse 2015 season will continue with the Pulitzer Prize and New York Drama Critics Circle Award winning Crimes of the Heart, which will run from August 20th through September 6th at the Playhouse Downtown in Historic Downtown Hendersonville.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2015
Creative teams have been announced for the 2015 Planet Connections Theatre Festivity's Playwrights For A Cause, set to take place at 7:30pm on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the Sheen Center, located at 18 Bleecker Street.
by Jessica Showers - Sep 26, 2014
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: SWEENEY TODD airs on PBS as part of Live From Lincoln Center, ANNIE kicks off its national tour today, DISGRACED begins previews tomorrow, and YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU opens on Sunday!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2014
The 2014 Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Gala 'One Acts for a Cause' is set to take place tonight, June 22 at 7:30pm at the East 13th Street Theater (136 East 13th Street).
by Louisa Brady - May 27, 2014
Mississippi Mud Productions and This American Blonde Actress announce full cast and talkbacks with director Jen Danby and cast of Tennessee Williams' Vieux Carre in Hell's Kitchen. Tickets on sale online at http://mudvieuxcarre.brownpapertickets.com - $18 General Admission, $15 Student/Senior.
by Tyler Peterson - May 15, 2014
Casting has been announced for the 2014 Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Gala 'One Acts for a Cause' set to take place on Sunday, June 22 at 7:30pm at the East 13th Street Theater (136 East 13th Street).The evening, which will benefit the non-profit NYC food services agency City Harvest, will feature Academy Award-winner Melissa Leo (The Fighter)?, three-time Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Hurt (Crimes of the Heart, films The World According to Garp & The Age of Innocence), Caissie Levy (currently starring as Fantine in LES MISERABLES), Phoebe Strole (Spring Awakening, Glee), Jonathan Walker (Rocky, The Assembled Parties), Eric Lenox Abrams (All The Way), Kellie Overbey (The Coast of Utopia) Tina Benko (Irena's Vow, Top Girls) & Andrew Garman (Salome with Al Pacino), Obie Award-winners Russell G. Jones (Ruined) & ?Eisa Davis (Sustained Excellence, Passing Strange), and Courtney Thomas (Eve Ensler's Emotional Creature), Jon Norman Schneider (The Architecture of Being) and Quincy Tyler Bernstine (Ruined, Chappelle's Show).
by Pat Cerasaro - Aug 31, 2013
Today we are talking to one of the most notably theatrical and animated performers in music history known for his operatic onstage antics as well as his acting in a number of notable stage and screen properties over his forty-year career besides his legendary recording work - the one and only Meat Loaf. Analyzing the magical musical ingredients that have made BAT OUT OF HELL one of the bestselling albums of all time, as well as the worldwide success of its sequel and its lead single 'I'd Do Anything For Love' and his ongoing relationship with the peerless rock visionary of a creator behind them both, Jim Steinman, Loaf nee Aday sheds some new light on his rich recording legacy, then and now. Additionally, Loaf shares first news of his upcoming re-teaming with Steinman on tracks for his new BRAVE & CRAZY album as well as shares some candid and vivid touring stories old and new involving the idiosyncratic and iconic rock pair. Most importantly, Loaf gives us the 411 on his new Las Vegas residency at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, ROCKTELLZ & COCKTAILS PRESENTS MEAT LOAF for six weeks beginning September 26 and also outlines what fans can expect catching him on tour, too. Plus, Loaf recounts his various experiences on the Broadway and Hollywood adaptations of the ever-enduring ultimate cult classic as it marks its fortieth anniversary, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, and also imparts memories from his early days in New York, recounting stage roles in musicals like HAIR and Steinman's own MORE THAN YOU DESERVE, as well as roles in Shakespearean drama and comedy byway of OTHELLO and AS YOU LIKE - not to mention the infamous ROCKABYE HAMLET '70s rock musical - among others. All of that, thoughts on the upcoming FIGHT CLUB sequel, choosing newcomer Michael Bay and casting Angelina Jolie for BAT 2 music videos, memories of appearing on GLEE as well as information on multiple upcoming film appearances and insights into show business in general - and much, much more!
by Devin MacDonald - Jul 24, 2013
Lisa Bostnar returns tonight to the Peterborough Players in this, it's 80th anniversary season, to reprise the role of Irina Arkadina in Anton Chekhov's SEAGULL, directed by the Players' Artistic Director Gus Kaikkonen.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2013
Lisa Bostnar returns to the Peterborough Players in this, its 80th anniversary season, to reprise the role of Irina Arkadina in Anton Chekhov's Seagull, directed by the Players' Artistic Director Gus Kaikkonen.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Mary Beth Hurt has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
Mary Beth Hurt has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for When the Rain Stops Falling, Outstanding Featured Actress (The Lortels) for When the Rain Stops Falling, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Benefactors, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Crimes of the Heart, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Crimes of the Heart, Performance (Obie Awards) for Crimes of the Heart and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Trelawny of the "Wells".
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