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Mary Mara (September 21, 1960 – June 26, 2022)[1] was an American television and film actress from Syracuse, New York, known for her main role as Inspector Bryn Carson on Nash Bridges and appearances on primetime dramas ER and Law & Order. She also appeared in Mr. Saturday Night.
Mary Mara | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 21, 1960 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 26, 2022 (aged 61) Cape Vincent, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Drowning |
| Education | Corcoran High School |
| Alma mater | San Francisco State University Yale University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1989–2020 |
Early life and education
Mara was born in Syracuse, New York.[2][1] She had a brother and two sisters.[1]
Mara graduated from Corcoran High School.[3] She then studied at San Francisco State University and the Yale School of Drama prior to starting her acting career.[2][1]
Career
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Mara's first role was in the 1989 television film The Preppie Murder.[1][4]
Mara's final role was in the 2020 film Break Even.[1][4] After appearing in the film, Mara retired from acting.[4]
Personal life and death
Mara lived a bicoastal life at New York City and Southern California.[5] Following her retirement from acting, she returned to Syracuse.[4]
On June 26, 2022, Mara drowned while swimming in the St. Lawrence River in Cape Vincent, New York, at the age of 61.[6][4][2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | The Preppie Murder[7][8] | Susan Bird | Television film Film debut |
| 1990 | Blue Steel[7][9] | Wife | |
| 1991 | The Hard Way[7][10] | Detective China | |
| True Colors[7][9] | Sophia Palmeri | ||
| Out of the Rain[8][10] | Trisha | ||
| 1992 | Mr. Saturday Night[9][10] | Susan | |
| Love Potion No. 9[9][10] | Marisa | ||
| 1995 | Just Looking[7][10] | Alicia | |
| Indictment: The McMartin Trial[8] | Detective Jane Hoag | ||
| 1996 | Bound[9][10] | Sue the Bartender | |
| What Kind of Mother Are You?[7][10] | Marcy Hackman | Television film | |
| 1998 | A Civil Action[7][8] | Kathy Boyer | |
| 1999 | Switched at Birth[7][8] | Judy | Television film |
| 2001 | Stranger Inside[7][10] | Tanya | Television film |
| Lloyd[7][10] | JoAnn | ||
| K-PAX[7][10] | Abby | ||
| 2002 | |||
| Saint Sinner[7][10] | Munkar | Television film | |
| 2006 | Undoing[7][8] | Kasawa | |
| Gridiron Gang[8] | Kenny's mom | ||
| 2008 | Prom Night[7][10] | Mrs. Waters | |
| 2020 | Break Even[11][12] | Molly |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993, 1999 | Law & Order[8][10] | Mrs. Sharkey / Sally Knight | 2 episodes |
| 1994, 1998 | NYPD Blue[8][10] | Linda Walker / Theresa Carlin | 2 episodes |
| 1995–96 | ER[8][10] | Loretta Sweet | 9 episodes |
| 1996–97 | Nash Bridges[10] | Inspector Bryn Carson | Main Character, Season 1–2 |
| 1997 | Dellaventura[10] | Anne Morgan | Episode: "Clean Slate" |
| Spicy City[13] | Alice / Geisha | Voice | |
| 1998 | The Visitor[10] | Magnolia Vale | Episode: "The Chain" |
| 1999 | Ally McBeal[8][10] | Julie Stall | Episode: "Angels and Blimps" |
| Farscape[8][10] | Lyneea | Episode: "I, E.T." | |
| Profiler[8] | Mrs. Atkins | Episode: "Infidelity" | |
| G vs E[10] | Leona | Episode: "Evilator" | |
| 2001 | The Practice[8][10] | Dr. Jane Lefkowitz | 2 episodes |
| Gideon's Crossing[8][10] | Dr. Jane Lefkowitz | 2 episodes | |
| Becker[8][10] | Beth | Episode: "Really Good Advice" | |
| Judging Amy[8][10] | Deborah Mahaffey | Episode: "Hold on Tight" | |
| The West Wing[8][10] | Sherri Wexler | Episode: "On the Day Before" | |
| Third Watch[8] | Mrs. Jensen | 2 episodes | |
| 2002 | Boston Public[8][10] | Pauline Campbell | Episode: "Chapter Thirty-Two" |
| Philly[10] | Melissa Cannon | Episode: "Meat Me in Philly" | |
| Crossing Jordan[8][10] | Denise Tremaine | Episode: "Lost and Found" | |
| 2003–04 | The Handler[8][10] | Camille | 3 episodes |
| 2004 | The Guardian[8][10] | Alison Scanlon | Episode: "The Watchers" |
| Star Trek: Enterprise[8][10] | Sphere Builder Presage | 3 episodes | |
| Without a Trace[10] | Mrs. Corcoran | Episode: "In the Dark" | |
| 7th Heaven[14] | Nurse | Episode: "Gratitude" | |
| Joan of Arcadia[10] | Sarah Polonsky | Episode: "The Book of Questions" | |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit[8][10] | Carlene Ballentine | Episode: "Pure" |
| Monk[8][10] | Treesa Crane | Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Kid" | |
| Nip/Tuck[10] | Natalie Holden | Episode: "Sal Perri" | |
| 2006 | Bones[8][10] | Helen Bronson | Episode: "The Woman in the Tunnel" |
| 2009 | Dexter[8][10] | Valerie Hodges | 3 episodes |
| Lost[8][10] | Jill | 2 episodes | |
| Lie to Me[8][10] | Krentz | Episode: "Control Factor" | |
| Saving Grace[10] | Zoe | Episode: "She's a Lump" | |
| 2013 | Ray Donovan[8][10] | Mrs. Sullivan | 4 episodes |
| Shameless[15] | Nance | 2 episodes | |
| 2014 | Criminal Minds[8][10] | Judith Anderson | Episode: "Mr. and Mrs. Anderson" |
| General Hospital | Selma | [16][17] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f Bella, Timothy (June 28, 2022). "'ER' actress Mary Mara dies after apparent drowning in New York river". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ a b c Perez, Lexy (June 28, 2022). "Mary Mara, Actress in 'ER' and 'Law & Order', Dies at 61". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Columbia, Erik. "Actress Mary Mara, Syracuse native, drowns in St. Lawrence River, troopers say". WSYR-TV. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Chapman, Wilson (June 27, 2022). "Mary Mara, 'ER' and 'Law and Order' Actor, Dies at 61 in Apparent Drowning". Variety. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ Garner, Glenn (June 27, 2022). "ER Actress Mary Mara Dead at 61 After Apparent Drowning in NY River: 'Everyone Loved Her'". People.
- ^ Petski, Denise (June 27, 2022). "Mary Mara Dies In Apparent Drowning: 'Nash Bridges', 'ER', 'Law & Order: SVU' Actor Was 61". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Mary Mara – Filmography". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af "Mary Mara List of Movies and TV Shows". TV Guide. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Mary Mara". American Film Institute. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar "Mary Mara". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ Padnani, Amisha (June 29, 2022). "Mary Mara, Actress on 'ER,' 'Dexter' and 'Nash Bridges,' Dies at 61". The New York Times. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ Bella, Timothy (June 28, 2022). "'ER' actress Mary Mara dies after apparent drowning in New York river". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ Solomon, Charles (July 11, 1997). "'Spicy City': Adolescent Humor for Adults". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ Perez, Lexy (June 27, 2022). "Mary Mara, Actress in 'ER' and 'Law & Order', Dies at 61". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ Saad, Nardine (June 28, 2022). "Mary Mara, prolific TV and film star, dies in apparent drowning at 61". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ "Ins&Outs". See Ya, Mickey!. Vol. 18. Bauer Media Group. August 18, 2014. p. 12.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ "General Hospital Spoilers: Actress Mary Mara Arrives As Mickey Diamond's Sister Selma – Gives Alice His Heart and Saves Her?". celebritylaundry.com. MLRP Media Group. August 7, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
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