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Mary Steenburgen Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1953-02-08

Birthplace:
Newport, Arkansas, USA

Credits:
145 Total Roles

Mary Steenburgen

Acting

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Biography

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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 The Dink MOVIE Candace
2025 Last Train to Fortune MOVIE Self
2025 Easy's Waltz MOVIE Self
2025 BULLDOZER TV Kathy
2024 A Man on the Inside TV Mona Margadoff
2024 In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin TV Self
2023 Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic MOVIE Self
2023 Book Club: The Next Chapter MOVIE Carol
2022 The Jennifer Hudson Show TV Self - Guest
2022 Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl MOVIE Self

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