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Mary Jackson

Acting Born Nov 22, 1910 Died Dec 10, 2005 Milford, Michigan, USA 85 credits

Biography

Mary Jackson is a character actress born on November 22, 1910, in Milford, Michigan, USA. She earned a bachelor's degree from West Michigan University in 1932. Jackson worked as a school teacher for one year before pursuing her interest in theater. She attended Michigan State University in a fine arts program. Jackson started her career on the Chicago stage and in summer stock before moving to larger stages in New York and Los Angeles. She is known for her recurring role on the series The Waltons, which ran for nine seasons. Jackson passed away on December 10, 2005, at the age of 95. She is a female actor with 76 known credits.

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Career

Career overview

Mary Jackson was a character actress known for her work in television and theater. She started her career on the stage in Chicago and in summer stock productions. She later moved to larger stages in New York and Los Angeles.

Jackson's television work is notable for her recurring role on the series The Waltons, which aired for nine seasons. This was one of her most recognizable roles, although specific details about the show are not provided.

Mary Jackson's acting career spanned many years and involved a significant amount of work in television and theater. She earned a bachelor's degree from West Michigan University in 1932 and later returned to college to pursue a fine arts program at Michigan State University.

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Career timeline

A Family Thing
Christy
OzoneA Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
Leap of Faith
The Exorcist IIIParenthoodSkinned Alive
The Case of the Hillside Stranglers
Big Top Pee-weeMeet the Munceys
L.A. LawMy Town
The Snow Queen
HunterHighway to Heaven
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingHardcastle and McCormick
Family TiesCagney & LaceyFaerie Tale TheatreSome Kind of HeroA Wedding on Waltons Mountain
Hill Street BluesOpen All NightThe Two Lives of Carol LetnerA Small Killing
Magnum, P.I.When the Whistle Blows
Hart to HartLetters from Frank
The RunawaysComing HomeA Death in Canaan
Fun with Dick and JaneAudrey Rose
Quincy, M.E.The Bionic Woman
The Jeffersons
The ManhunterOur Time
Blume in LoveKid Blue
The WaltonsThe RookiesThe Streets of San FranciscoTerror at Red Wolf Inn
ColumboCannonWild RoversThe Failing of Raymond
The Mary Tyler Moore ShowAirport
LancerTargets
The InvadersThe InvadersThe Second Hundred YearsDo Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
CBS Playhouse
The F.B.I.The F.B.I.The F.B.I.The F.B.I.The F.B.I.
The FugitiveThe FugitiveThe FugitiveThe Outer Limits
Stoney Burke

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