Mary Jackson
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.
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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- A Family Thing (1996) as Carrie
- Christy (1994) as Aunt Polly Teague
- Ozone (1993) as Cleaning Lady
- A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion (1993) as Emily Baldwin
- Leap of Faith (1992) as Emma Schlarp
- The Exorcist III (1990) as Mrs. Clelia
- Parenthood (1990)
- Skinned Alive (1990) as Crawldaddy
- The Case of the Hillside Stranglers (1989)
- Big Top Pee-wee (1988) as Mrs. Dill
- Meet the Munceys (1988) as Esther Lovell-Mingott
- L.A. Law (1986) as Mildred Weedon
- My Town (1986) as Mrs. McDaniel
- The Snow Queen (1985) as Grandmother
- Hunter (1984) as Clara
- Highway to Heaven (1984)
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983) as Sarah Wicks
- Family Ties (1982) as Edna
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Grandmother
- Some Kind of Hero (1982) as Frances
- A Wedding on Waltons Mountain (1982) as Emily Baldwin
- A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain (1982) as Emily Baldwin
- Between Two Brothers (1982) as Eddy Frazer
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Open All Night (1981)
- The Two Lives of Carol Letner (1981) as Grandmother Mary
- A Small Killing (1981) as Rose
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Grandmother MacKenzie
- When the Whistle Blows (1980)
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- Letters from Frank (1979) as Edna Miller
- The Runaways (1978)
- Coming Home (1978) as Fleta Wilson
- A Death in Canaan (1978) as Sarah Biggens
- Fun with Dick and Jane (1977) as Jane's Mother
- Audrey Rose (1977) as Mother Veronica
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- The Bionic Woman (1976)
- The Jeffersons (1975)
- The Manhunter (1974)
- Our Time (1974) as Miss Moran
- Blume in Love (1973) as Louise
- Kid Blue (1973) as Mrs. Evans
- The Waltons (1972) as Emily Baldwin
- The Rookies (1972)
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- Terror at Red Wolf Inn (1972) as Evelyn Smith
- Columbo (1971) as Annie
- Cannon (1971)
- Wild Rovers (1971) as Sada's Mother
- The Failing of Raymond (1971) as Latin Teacher
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) as Mrs. Arnell
- Airport (1970) as Felice
- Lancer (1968)
- Targets (1968) as Charlotte Thompson
- The Invaders (1967) as Nurse
- The Invaders (1967) as Hattie Willis
- The Second Hundred Years (1967) as Mother Superior
- Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night (1967) as Mrs. Stone
- CBS Playhouse (1966) as Mrs. Stone
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Mrs. Otto Foshay
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Mrs. Howard
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Mrs. Corman
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Mrs. Dreiser
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Nurse
- The F.B.I. (1965) as 3rd Floor Desk Nurse
- The Fugitive (1963) as Nurse Oberhansly
- The Fugitive (1963) as Carolyn Fletcher
- The Fugitive (1963) as Ellie Parker
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Mrs. McCrae
- Stoney Burke (1962)
- Hazel (1961)
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Mrs. Rigsby
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Miss Vogel
- Route 66 (1960)
- The Barbara Stanwyck Show (1960) as Mrs. Krieger
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Miss Pepper (uncredited)
- The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) as Mrs. Kenny
- Friendly Persuasion (1956) as Country Woman (uncredited)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mrs. Wilson
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Phyllis Barton
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) as Mrs. Gross
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as Aunt Edna