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Mary McDonnell

Mary McDonnell - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornApril 28, 1952
Age73
BirthplaceWilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
Zodiac SignTaurus - (see also Mary McDonnell's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForAcademy Award-nominated roles in 'Dances with Wolves' and 'Passion Fish', leading role in the television series 'Battlestar Galactica'.

Intro

Mary McDonnell is an American actress recognized for her distinguished work in film, television, and stage. She has received acclaim for her roles in 'Dances with Wolves' and 'Battlestar Galactica,' as well as her Academy Award-nominated performances.

Early Life & Background

Mary McDonnell was born on April 28, 1952, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Ithaca, New York. She attended the State University of New York at Fredonia, from which she graduated before embarking on a successful acting career, initially in theater.

Career Highlights

  • Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for 'Dances with Wolves' (1990).
  • Nominated for Academy Award for Best Actress for 'Passion Fish' (1992).
  • Starred as President Laura Roslin in 'Battlestar Galactica' (2004–2009).
  • Regular role on 'The Closer' and its spinoff 'Major Crimes' as Captain Sharon Raydor.
  • Multiple stage credits including work with the Long Wharf Theatre and the Manhattan Theatre Club.

Trivia

  • She is of Irish descent.
  • Married to actor Randle Mell with whom she has two children.
  • Became a science fiction and pop-culture icon due to 'Battlestar Galactica'.

FAQs

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How old is Mary McDonnell?

Mary McDonnell is 73 years old.

When was Mary McDonnell born?

Mary McDonnell was born the 28 April 1952.

Where is Mary McDonnell from?

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States.

On Her Birth-Day

About April 28th, 1952, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Treaty of San Francisco, officially ending the state of war between Japan and the Allied Powers, came into effect on April 28, 1952. This treaty marked Japan's re-entry into the international community and established the framework for its post-war relations.
  • Day of the week: April 28th, 1952 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Kiss Of Fire by Tony Martin
  • Popular movie: High Noon directed by Fred Zinnemann

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_McDonnell
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001523/