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Mary Steenburgen
Acting
151 known credits
2.5 popularity score 73 years
Biography
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.
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Mary Steenburgen across film and television
150credited titles
99movie credits
51TV credits
1978–2026screen career span
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Awards received
Satellite Award for Best Cast – Motion PictureFor The Help
Academy Award for Best Supporting ActressFor Melvin and Howard
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion PictureFor Melvin and Howard
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting ActressFor Melvin and Howard
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