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Mary Steenburgen
Born 1953-02-08Newport, Arkansas, USA
Mary Nell Steenburgen (born February 8, 1953) is an American actress, comedian, singer, and songwriter. After studying at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse in the 1970s, she made her professional acting debut in the Western comedy film Goin' South (1978). Steenburgen went on to earn critical acclaim for her role in Time After Time (1979) and Jonathan Demme's comedy-drama film Melvin and Howard (1980), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The DinkCandaceLast Train to FortuneMiss MaybelleEasy's WaltzRoleDick Van Dyke: 98 Years of MagicSelfBook Club: The Next ChapterCarolCelebrating Betty White: America's Golden GirlSelfNightmare AlleyMrs. KimballZoey's Extraordinary ChristmasMaggie ClarkeHappiest SeasonTipper30 Rock: A One-Time SpecialMary SteenburgenFlanneryFlannery O'Connor (voice)AntiquitiesDr. MargotBook ClubCarolKatie Says GoodbyeMaybelleI Do... Until I Don'tCybil BurgerThe DiscoveryInterviewerThe Book of LoveJulia MureauxDeanCarolJim Henson's Turkey HollowAunt ClyA Walk in the WoodsJeannie7 Days in HellLouisa PooleThe One I LoveMom (voice)Song OneKaren EllisLast VegasDiana Boyle