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Mary Mara
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Born(1960-09-21)September 21, 1960
Syracuse, New York,U.S.
DiedJune 26, 2022(2022-06-26)(aged 61)
Cape Vincent, New York,U.S.
EducationCorcoran High School
Alma materSan Francisco State University
Yale University
OccupationActress
Years active1989–2020

Mary T. Mara(September 21, 1960 – June 26, 2022) was an American television and film actress known for her main role as Inspector Bryn Carson onNash Bridgesand appearances on primetime dramasERandLaw & Order.She also appeared inMr. Saturday Night.

Early life and education

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Mara was born inSyracuse, New York,on September 21, 1960.[1][2]Her father, Roger, worked as the director of special events for theNew York State Fair;her mother, Lucille, was an accountant.[1]Mara had a brother and two sisters.[2]She attendedCorcoran High Schoolin Syracuse.[3]After graduating, she studied atSan Francisco State Universityand theYale School of Drama,[2][4]obtaining aMaster of Fine Artsfrom the latter institution.[1]

Career

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Mara made her film debut in the 1989 television filmThe Preppie Murder.[2][5]In the same year, she participated in theNew York Shakespeare Festival's production ofTwelfth Night,alongsideMichelle Pfeiffer,Jeff GoldblumandMary Elizabeth Mastrantonio.She later featured inMr. Saturday Night(1992), starring alongsideBilly Crystalas his character's estranged daughter.[1]

Mara's breakthrough role came onER,which was the most popularmedical dramaairing on prime time television during the mid-1990s.[2]She played Loretta Sweets, a patient with cervical cancer, in nine episodes from 1995 to 1996.[1][2]This helped spur her into the starring role of Inspector Bryn Carson onNash Bridgesfrom 1996 to 1997.[2]When reflecting on that role several years later, she noted that it was a "male-dominated show", adding that although the writers "started to write for me really well about halfway through the season", the producers "were afraid I would stand out too much."[1]She also featured on shows such asLaw & Order,NYPD Blue,andAlly McBealaround this time.[2]

During the later part of her career, Mara appeared as a recurring character inDexter(2009) as Valerie Hodges andRay Donovan(2013) as Mrs. Sullivan.[2]She also starred in the horror filmProm Night(2008).[1]Her final role was in the 2020 filmBreak Even.[2][5]After appearing in the film, Mara retired from acting.[5]

Personal life

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Mara lived a bicoastal life at New York City andSouthern California.[6]According toJon Lindstrom,she underwentchemotherapyfor cancer in 2008, when they performed together in the playIn HeatbyMalcolm Danare.[2][7]Following her retirement from acting, she returned to Syracuse.[5]She resided inCape Vincent, New York,at the time of her death. Mara had a stepdaughter.[1][2]

Mara drowned on the morning of June 26, 2022, in Cape Vincent while swimming in theSt. Lawrence River.She was 61.[5][8][9]Tributes to Mara were posted on social media byBilly Crystal,Annette O'Toole,andJon Lindstrom.[7]Her death was ruled an accident.[10]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1989 The Preppie Murder[11][12] Susan Bird Television film
Film debut
1990 Blue Steel[11][13] Wife
1991 The Hard Way[11][14] Detective China
True Colors[11][13] Sophia Palmeri
Out of the Rain[12][14] Trisha
1992 Mr. Saturday Night[13][14] Susan
Love Potion No. 9[13][14] Marisa
1995 Just Looking[11][14] Alicia
Indictment: The McMartin Trial[12] Detective Jane Hoag
1996 Bound[13][14] Sue the Bartender
What Kind of Mother Are You?[11][14] Marcy Hackman Television film
1998 A Civil Action[11][12] Kathy Boyer
1999 Switched at Birth[11][12] Judy Television film
2001 Stranger Inside[11][14] Tanya Television film
Lloyd[11][14] JoAnn
K-PAX[11][14] Abby
2002
Saint Sinner[11][14] Munkar Television film
2006 Undoing[11][12] Kasawa
Gridiron Gang[12] Kenny's mom
2008 Prom Night[11][14] Mrs. Waters
2020 Break Even[1][2] Molly

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1993, 1999 Law & Order[12][14] Mrs. Sharkey/Sally Knight 2 episodes
1994, 1998 NYPD Blue[12][14] Linda Walker/Theresa Carlin 2 episodes
1995–96 ER[12][14] Loretta Sweet 9 episodes
1996–97 Nash Bridges[14] Inspector Bryn Carson Main character, seasons 1–2
1997 Dellaventura[14] Anne Morgan Episode: "Clean Slate"
Spicy City[15] Alice / Geisha Voice
1998 The Visitor[14] Magnolia Vale Episode: "The Chain"
1999 Ally McBeal[12][14] Julie Stall Episode: "Angels and Blimps"
Farscape[12][14] Lyneea Episode: "I, E.T."
Profiler[12] Mrs. Atkins Episode: "Infidelity"
G vs E[14] Leona Episode: "Evilator"
2001 The Practice[12][14] Dr. Jane Lefkowitz 2 episodes
Gideon's Crossing[12][14] Dr. Jane Lefkowitz 2 episodes
Becker[12][14] Beth Episode: "Really Good Advice"
Judging Amy[12][14] Deborah Mahaffey Episode: "Hold on Tight"
The West Wing[12][14] Sherri Wexler Episode: "On the Day Before"
Third Watch[12] Mrs. Jensen 2 episodes
2002 Boston Public[12][14] Pauline Campbell Episode: "Chapter Thirty-Two"
Philly[14] Melissa Cannon Episode: "Meat Me in Philly"
Crossing Jordan[12][14] Denise Tremaine Episode: "Lost and Found"
2003–04 The Handler[12][14] Camille 3 episodes
2004 The Guardian[12][14] Alison Scanlon Episode: "The Watchers"
Star Trek: Enterprise[12][14] Sphere Builder Presage 3 episodes
Without a Trace[14] Mrs. Corcoran Episode: "In the Dark"
7th Heaven[4] Nurse Episode: "Gratitude"
Joan of Arcadia[14] Sarah Polonsky Episode: "The Book of Questions"
2005 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit[12][14] Carlene Ballentine Episode: "Pure"
Monk[12][14] Treesa Crane Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Kid"
Nip/Tuck[14] Natalie Holden Episode: "Sal Perri"
2006 Bones[12][14] Helen Bronson Episode: "The Woman in the Tunnel"
2009 Dexter[12][14] Valerie Hodges 3 episodes
Lost[12][14] Jill 2 episodes
Lie to Me[12][14] Krentz Episode: "Control Factor"
Saving Grace[14] Zoe Episode: "She's a Lump"
2013 Ray Donovan[12][14] Mrs. Sullivan 4 episodes
Shameless[16] Nance 2 episodes
2014 Criminal Minds[12][14] Judith Anderson Episode: "Mr. and Mrs. Anderson"
General Hospital[17][18] Selma

References

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  1. ^abcdefghiPadnani, Amisha(June 29, 2022)."Mary Mara, Actress on 'ER,' 'Dexter' and 'Nash Bridges,' Dies at 61".The New York Times.RetrievedJune 29,2022.
  2. ^abcdefghijklmBella, Timothy (June 28, 2022)."'ER' actress Mary Mara dies after apparent drowning in New York river ".The Washington Post.RetrievedJune 29,2022.
  3. ^Stevenson, Darian (June 27, 2022)."TV, movie actress Mary Mara, a Syracuse native, drowns in St. Lawrence River".syracuse.RetrievedJuly 5,2022.
  4. ^abPerez, Lexy (June 27, 2022)."Mary Mara, Actress in 'ER' and 'Law & Order', Dies at 61".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedJune 29,2022.
  5. ^abcdeChapman, Wilson (June 27, 2022)."Mary Mara, 'ER' and 'Law and Order' Actor, Dies at 61 in Apparent Drowning".Variety.RetrievedJune 27,2022.
  6. ^Garner, Glenn (June 27, 2022)."ER Actress Mary Mara Dead at 61 After Apparent Drowning in NY River: 'Everyone Loved Her'".People.
  7. ^abJackson, Dory (June 28, 2022)."Mary Mara's Family Remembers Gifted ER Actress Who 'Just Missed Stardom but Always Played for Winning Teams'".People.
  8. ^Petski, Denise (June 27, 2022)."Mary Mara Dies In Apparent Drowning: 'Nash Bridges', 'ER', 'Law & Order: SVU' Actor Was 61".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedJune 27,2022.
  9. ^Perez, Lexy (June 28, 2022)."Mary Mara, Actress in 'ER' and 'Law & Order', Dies at 61".The Hollywood Reporter.
  10. ^Petski, Denise (June 29, 2022)."'Nash Bridges' Actor Mary Mara's Cause Of Death Revealed ".Deadline Hollywood.
  11. ^abcdefghijklmn"Mary Mara – Filmography".Turner Classic Movies.RetrievedJune 29,2022.
  12. ^abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzaaabacadaeaf"Mary Mara List of Movies and TV Shows".TV Guide.RetrievedJune 29,2022.
  13. ^abcde"Mary Mara".American Film Institute.RetrievedJune 29,2022.
  14. ^abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzaaabacadaeafagahaiajakalamanaoapaqar"Mary Mara".Rotten Tomatoes.RetrievedJune 29,2022.
  15. ^Solomon, Charles (July 11, 1997)."'Spicy City': Adolescent Humor for Adults ".Los Angeles Times.RetrievedJune 29,2022.
  16. ^Saad, Nardine (June 28, 2022)."Mary Mara, prolific TV and film star, dies in apparent drowning at 61".Los Angeles Times.RetrievedJune 29,2022.
  17. ^"Ins&Outs".See Ya, Mickey!.Vol. 18.Bauer Media Group.August 18, 2014. p. 12.{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help)
  18. ^"General Hospital Spoilers: Actress Mary Mara Arrives As Mickey Diamond's Sister Selma – Gives Alice His Heart and Saves Her?".celebritylaundry.MLRP Media Group. August 7, 2014.RetrievedAugust 7,2014.
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