Mary Alice
Biography
Mary Alice was born on December 3, 1936, in Indianola, Mississippi, USA. She was an actress known for her work in film. Her acting credits include The Matrix Revolutions, Awakenings, and Malcolm X. Prior to her acting career, she taught in an elementary school. She also worked as a laundry service for her castmates, earning a salary of $200 a week. Mary Alice was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2000 and retired from acting in 2005. She passed away on July 27, 2022, at the age of 85, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Career overview
Mary Alice was an actress known for her work in film. She appeared in notable movies such as The Matrix Revolutions, Awakenings, and Malcolm X.
Prior to her acting career, Mary Alice worked as an elementary school teacher. During her early years as a struggling actress, she earned a living by performing stage plays and also worked as a laundry service for her castmates, reportedly earning $200 a week.
Mary Alice's acting career spanned several decades, with her retiring from the profession in 2005.
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Full Filmography
57 titles- Kojak (2005) as Joyce
- The Jury (2004)
- The Matrix Recalibrated (2004) as Self
- The Burly Man Chronicles (2004)
- The Matrix Revolutions (2003) as The Oracle
- What I Want My Words to Do to You (2003) as Self
- Sunshine State (2002) as Eunice Stokes
- The Last Brickmaker in America (2001) as Dorothy Cobb
- Soul Food (2000) as Mrs. Pettaway
- The Photographer (2000) as Violet
- Providence (1999) as Abby Franklin
- Catfish in Black Bean Sauce (1999) as Dolores Williams
- The Wishing Tree (1999) as Mattie
- Down in the Delta (1998) as Rosa Lynn Sinclair
- Oz (1997) as Eugenia Hill
- Cosby (1996)
- Bed of Roses (1996) as Alice
- Heading Home (1995) as Mary Jones
- Ray Alexander: A Menu for Murder (1995)
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Georgia Bishop
- The Vernon Johns Story (1994) as Altona
- The Inkwell (1994) as Evelyn
- The Mother (1994) as Black Lady
- A Perfect World (1993) as Lottie
- Life with Mikey (1993) as Mrs. Gordon
- Laurel Avenue (1993) as Maggie Arnett
- Malcolm X (1992) as School Teacher
- Performance (1991) as Black lady
- I'll Fly Away (1991) as Marguerite Peck
- I'll Fly Away (1991)
- Law & Order (1990) as Virginia Bryan
- Awakenings (1990) as Nurse Margaret
- The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) as Annie Lamb
- To Sleep with Anger (1990) as Suzie
- The Women of Brewster Place (1989) as Fannie Michael
- The Women of Brewster Place (1989) as Fannie Michael
- A Different World (1987) as Lettie Bostic
- L.A. Law (1986) as Maxine Manley
- Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom (1985) as Blind Lily
- Teachers (1984) as Linda Ganz
- Beat Street (1984) as Cora
- The Killing Floor (1984) as Lilah Dean
- The Brass Ring (1983) as Mrs. Hauser
- American Playhouse (1982) as Lilah Dean
- American Playhouse (1982) as Blind Lily
- A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion (1982) as Beck
- Joshua's World (1980) as Housekeeper
- Lawman Without a Gun (1979) as Minnie Hayward
- Sparkle (1976) as Effie
- Just an Old Sweet Song (1976) as Helen Mayfield
- Police Woman (1974)
- Good Times (1974)
- The Education of Sonny Carson (1974) as Moms
- Sty of the Blind Pig (1974) as Alberta Warren
- Sanford and Son (1972)
- Great Performances (1971)
- Green Acres (1965)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mary Alice best known for?
Mary Alice is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Matrix Revolutions (2003), Cutthroat Kitchen (2013), Soul Food (2000), Providence (1999).
When and where was Mary Alice born?
Mary Alice was born on December 3, 1936 in Indianola, Mississippi, USA. They passed away on July 27, 2022.
How many credits does Mary Alice have?
Mary Alice has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2005.
What is Mary Alice's background in cinema and television?
Mary Alice was born on December 3, 1936, in Indianola, Mississippi, USA. She was an actress known for her work in film. Her acting credits include The Matrix Revolutions, Awakenings, and Malcolm X. Prior to her acting career, she taught in an elementary school. She also worked as a laundry service for her castmates, ea...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Oz (1997) as Eugenia Hill — aged about 60
- Good Times (1974) — aged about 37
- Awakenings (1990) as Nurse Margaret — aged about 53
- Malcolm X (1992) as School Teacher — aged about 55
- A Perfect World (1993) as Lottie — aged about 56
- I'll Fly Away (1991) as Marguerite Peck — aged about 54
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