Acting
Mary Steenburgen
- Born
- 1953-02-08 · Newport, Arkansas, USA
- Filmography
- 152 titles on TMDB
About Mary Steenburgen
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.
Backdrop from The Proposal
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Upcoming film projects involving Mary Steenburgen.
Post-production · Expected 4 Nov 2026
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Post-production
Sue
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Films & television
101 titles
Grace Paxton
Elaine Stein
Nancy Huff
Clara Clayton
Mrs. Kimball
Emily
Candace
Diana Boyle
Betty Carver
Visitor #2
Marilyn
Dr. Blake
Belinda Conine
Bootsie Robicheaux
Colleen Beck
Emma Wheeler
Carol
Louisa Poole
Jessie Caldwell
Mom (voice) · Thanks
Julia Mureaux
Karen Buckman
Interviewer
Stella Keefover
Narrator (voice)
Hannah Nixon
Leah's Mother
Mother (voice)
Sarah Michaelson
Amy Robbins
Maggie Clarke
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