Mary Louise Wilson

American actress (b. 1931)
Mary Louise Wilson
Born (1931-11-12) November 12, 1931 (age 92)
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active1958–present
SpouseAlfred Cibelli (m. 1965; div. 1968)

Mary Louise Wilson (born November 12, 1931) is an American actress, singer, and comedian.

In a career that has spanned more than 50 years, she has appeared in a number of plays, films and television shows. Wilson's most notable work includes a Tony Award-winning role on Broadway in Grey Gardens.[1] She is also known for her appearances on One Day at a Time.

Early life

Wilson was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.[2] She was married to fellow actor Alfred “Chibbie” Cibelli for three years.[3]

Work

Stage

Broadway[4]
  • Hot Spot (1963) as Sue Ann (Broadway debut)
  • Flora, The Red Menace (1965) as Comrade Ada
  • Lovers and Other Strangers (1968) as Bernice
  • Noël Coward's Sweet Potato (1968) (replacement)
  • Promises, Promises (1968) as Marge MacDougall
  • Watercolor & Criss-Crossing (1970)
  • The Women (1973) as Nancy Blake
  • Gypsy: A Musical Fable (1974) as Tessie Tura
  • The Royal Family (1975) as Kitty Dean
  • The Importance of Being Earnest (1977) as Miss Prism
  • The Philadelphia Story (1980) as Elizabeth Imbrie
  • Fools (1981) as Lenya Zubritsky
  • Alice in Wonderland (1982) as the Red Queen
  • The Odd Couple (1985) as Mickey
  • Cabaret (1998) as Fräulein Schneider
  • The Women (2001) as Mrs. Morehead
  • Grey Gardens (2006) as Edith Bouvier Beale (Tony Award)
  • On the Twentieth Century (2015) as Letita Peabody Primrose
Off-Broadway[5]
Other


Filmography

Year Title Role(s) Notes
1971 Klute an ad agency secretary
Going Home Mrs. Green the real estate lady
1972 Up the Sandbox Betty
1978 King of the Gypsies Ivy
1982 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Miss Mo-dene
1983 Zelig Ruth, Zelig's half-sister
1984 Teachers Teacher
1986 The Money Pit Benny's mom
1989 Cheap Shots Dotty
Pet Sematary Dory Goldman
She-Devil Mrs. Trumper
1990 Everybody Wins Jean
Green Card Mrs. Sheehan
1993 The Adventures of Huck Finn Miss Watson
Mr. Wonderful Muriel Manners
1998 Stepmom Mrs. Franklin
1999 24 Nights Lillian
2002 Searching for Paradise Evelyn Greenslate
2003 The Third Date Lulu Short film
Psychoanalysis Changed My Life Dr. Anya Zurmer
2013 Nebraska Aunt Martha
2018 Ocean's 8 Marlene

Television

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
1996 Obie Award[15] Distinguished Performance by an Actress Full Gallop Won
1998 Tony Award[16] Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical Cabaret Nominated
1999 Drama Desk Award[17] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Bosoms and Neglect Nominated
2004 Drama Desk Award[18] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play The Beard of Avon Nominated
2006 Outer Critics Circle Award[19] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Grey Gardens Nominated
Lucille Lortel Award[20] Outstanding Performance by a Featured Actress Nominated
Drama League Award[21] Distinguished Performance Nominated
2007 Tony Award[22] Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical Won
Richard Seff Award[23] Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production Won
2012 Obie Award[24] Distinguished Performance by an Actress 4000 Miles Won
Drama League Award[25] Distinguished Performance Nominated
2015 Outer Critics Circle Award[26] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical On the Twentieth Century Nominated

References

  1. ^ Haun, Harry (June 18, 2011). "Mary Louise Wilson: Older, Wiser and Loving It, in Off-Broadway's 4000 Miles". Playbill.
  2. ^ Wilson, Mary Louise. My First Hundred Years in Show Business: A Memoir. Abrams Press, 2015. Print.
  3. ^ "Mary L Wilson in the Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1959-2012". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  4. ^ "Mary Louise Wilson – Broadway Cast & Staff". Internet Broadway Database.
  5. ^ "Mary Louise Wilson". Internet Off-Broadway Database.
  6. ^ "Mary Louise Wilson". Actors' Equity Association.
  7. ^ "Gypsy – Broadway Musical – 1974-1974 Tour". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  8. ^ Eckert, Thor Jr. (1980-09-08). "The Bard and carpentry make a well-rounded company". Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  9. ^ "Social Security – Broadway Play – Tour". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  10. ^ Klein, Alvin (1994-03-13). "THEATER; Untruth And Truth, The Games People Play". The New York Times. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  11. ^ Shewey, Don (1996-07-14). "How to Be a Producer, in One Instant Lesson". The New York Times. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  12. ^ Gallo, Phil (2002-12-12). "Morning's at Seven". Variety. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  13. ^ Rizzo, Frank (2005-01-24). "The Rivals". Variety. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  14. ^ "Mary Louise Wilson cast in Molnar farce". The Berkshire Eagle. New England Newspapers, Inc. 2010-03-10. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  15. ^ "Winners of the 1996 Obie Awards". Playbill. 1996-05-21. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  16. ^ "List of 1998 Tony Award Winners". Playbill. 1998-12-14. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  17. ^ Lefkowitz, David (1999-05-09). "List of 1999 Drama Desk Winners". Playbill. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  18. ^ Gans, Andrew (2004-04-29). "2003-04 Drama Desk Award Nominations Announced; Wicked Leads Pack with 11 Nominations". Playbill. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  19. ^ "Outer Critics Circle 2005-2006 winners announced". New York Theater Guide. 2006-05-14. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  20. ^ "2006 Nominations and Recipients". w.lortelaward.com. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  21. ^ "Drama League Announces 2006 Nominees". Broadway.com. 2006-04-19.
  22. ^ Ku, Andrew (11 June 2007). "Just the Facts: List of 2007 Tony Award Winners and Nominees". Playbill.
  23. ^ "Richard Seff Award (NOT PAGE) | actorsequityfdn".
  24. ^ "The 2012 Obie Award Winners". The Village Voice. 16 May 2012.
  25. ^ "The 2012 Drama League Award Winners". broadwaymusicalblog.com. 18 May 2012.
  26. ^ Cox, Gordon (11 May 2015). "Outer Critic Circle Awards 2015 (FULL LIST): 'Curious Incident' Wins Big". Variety.

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