Mary Beth Hurt
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 26, 1946 in Marshalltown, Iowa, USA
- Died
- March 28, 2026
- Active Years
- 1971–2023 (53 Years)
- Total Credits
- 55 credits in database
Biography
Mary Beth Hurt was an American actress of stage and screen. She was born on September 26, 1946, in Marshalltown, Iowa, USA. Hurt was married to filmmaker Paul Schrader from 1982, and previously to actor William Hurt. She was nominated for three Tony Awards for her work on Broadway. Mary Beth Hurt is known for her acting credits in 54 films and television shows.
Career overview
Mary Beth Hurt was an American actress of stage and screen. Her work on Broadway earned her three Tony Award nominations. She appeared in numerous productions, although specific titles are not mentioned.
Hurt's acting credits include 54 known roles. Her filmography spans various genres, with notable mentions including Great Performances, Červený drak, and V moci ďábla. The specific nature of her involvement in these projects is not detailed.
Mary Beth Hurt's acting career spanned multiple decades, with her work being recognized in the United States and internationally.
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Full Filmography
55 titles- The Gay Agenda 23 (2023)
- The Gay Agenda 13 (2021)
- Change in the Air (2018) as Jo Ann Bayberry
- The Volunteer (2013) as Donna
- Young Adult (2011) as Jan
- Untraceable (2008) as Stella Marsh
- The Walker (2007) as Chrissie Morgan
- Lady in the Water (2006) as Mrs. Bell
- The Dead Girl (2006) as Ruth
- The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) as Judge Brewster
- Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005) as Pazuzu (voice) (uncredited)
- Perception (2005) as Dorothy
- Red Dragon (2002) as Museum Curator (uncredited)
- No Ordinary Baby (2001) as Dr. Amanda Gordon
- The Family Man (2000) as Adelle
- The Beat (2000)
- Autumn in New York (2000) as Dr. Sibley
- The Island of the Skog (2000)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Jessica Blaine-Todd
- Bringing Out the Dead (1999) as Nurse Constance
- Leo the Late Bloomer (1999) as Narrator (voice)
- Affliction (1998) as Lillian
- A Weekend with Wendell (1998) as Narrator
- Boys Life 2 (1997) as June Gudmanson
- Alkali, Iowa (1995) as June
- From the Journals of Jean Seberg (1995) as Jean Seberg
- Monty (1994)
- Noisy Nora (1994) as Narrator (voice)
- The Age of Innocence (1993) as Regina Beaufort
- Six Degrees of Separation (1993) as Kitty
- Musical Max (1993) as (voice)
- My Boyfriend's Back (1993) as Mrs. Dingle
- Shimmer (1993) as Mother
- Light Sleeper (1992) as Teresa Aranow
- Defenseless (1991) as Ellie Seldes
- Law & Order (1990) as Gillian Berrow
- Law & Order (1990) as Sela Dixon
- Working It Out (1990)
- Parents (1989) as Lily Laemle
- Slaves of New York (1989) as Ginger Booth
- Tattingers (1988)
- Baby Girl Scott (1987) as Wendy Scott
- D.A.R.Y.L. (1985) as Joyce Richardson
- Compromising Positions (1985) as Peg Tuccio
- The World According to Garp (1982) as Helen Holm
- Hide in Plain Sight (1980) as Matty's Chick
- A Change of Seasons (1980) as Kasey Evans
- Chilly Scenes of Winter (1979) as Laura
- The Five Forty-Eight (1979) as Jane Dent
- Interiors (1978) as Joey
- Secret Service (1977) as Caroline Mitford
- Royce (1976) as Susan Mabry
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Betsy (uncredited)
- Kojak (1973) as Karen Foster
- Great Performances (1971) as Caroline Mitford
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mary Beth Hurt best known for?
Mary Beth Hurt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Change in the Air (2018), Young Adult (2011), Untraceable (2008), Lady in the Water (2006).
When and where was Mary Beth Hurt born?
Mary Beth Hurt was born on September 26, 1946 in Marshalltown, Iowa, USA. They passed away on March 28, 2026.
How many credits does Mary Beth Hurt have?
Mary Beth Hurt has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2023.
What is Mary Beth Hurt's background in cinema and television?
Mary Beth Hurt was an American actress of stage and screen. She was born on September 26, 1946, in Marshalltown, Iowa, USA. Hurt was married to filmmaker Paul Schrader from 1982, and previously to actor William Hurt. She was nominated for three Tony Awards for her work on Broadway. Mary Beth Hurt is known for her actin...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Jessica Blaine-Todd — aged about 52
- Law & Order (1990) as Gillian Berrow — aged about 43
- Law & Order (1990) as Sela Dixon — aged about 43
- Kojak (1973) as Karen Foster — aged about 26
- Red Dragon (2002) as Museum Curator (uncredited) — aged about 55
- The Age of Innocence (1993) as Regina Beaufort — aged about 46
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