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.
Born
Feb 08, 1953
Newport, Arkansas, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
100 acting
4 crew
Popularity
3.4
Known For
The Dink
2026
as Candace
The Help
2011
as Elaine Stein
The Proposal
2009
as Grace Paxton
What's Eating Gilbert Grape
1993
as Betty Carver
Elf
2003
as Emily
Nightmare Alley
2021
as Mrs. Kimball
Back to the Future Part III
1990
as Clara Clayton
Step Brothers
2008
as Nancy Huff
I Am Sam
2001
as Dr. Blake
Happiest Season
2020
as Tipper
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