Mary Kay Place
Biography
Mary Kay Place is an American actress, singer, director, and screenwriter who was born on September 23, 1947, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Known professionally for her work in television and film, her career includes 143 known acting credits. She is recognized in the entertainment industry for her multifaceted talents in performance and production. Her biographical record notes her birth date and location, her female gender, and her extensive involvement in acting and related media fields.
Career overview
Mary Kay Place is an American actress, singer, director, and screenwriter who was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on September 23, 1947. With a career spanning television and film, she is credited with 143 known acting credits listed on her professional profile.
Among her recognized work, she is best known for portraying the character Loretta Haggers on the television series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. For her performance in the role, she earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1977.
In addition to her television acting work, Place recorded a studio album for Columbia Records while performing in the Loretta Haggers persona. The release included the top ten country music hit titled Baby Boy.
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Full Filmography
149 titles- My Father's Dragon (2022) as Narrator (voice)
- Music (2021) as Millie
- 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020) as Theresa Blake
- AJ and the Queen (2020) as Carolanne
- The Prom (2020) as Grandma Bea
- Lip Service (2020) as Mom
- State Like Sleep (2019) as Elaine
- Diane (2019) as Diane
- The Romanoffs (2018) as Marilyn Hopkins
- Imposters (2017) as Ezra's Mother
- Imposters (2017) as Marsha Bloom
- Downsizing (2017) as Land's End Customer (voice)
- Youth in Oregon (2017) as Estelle Engersol
- Lady Dynamite (2016) as Marilyn Bamford
- The Hollars (2016) as Pam
- Grace and Frankie (2015) as Amanda
- The Intern (2015) as Jules's Mom
- I'll See You in My Dreams (2015) as Rona
- The Breakup Girl (2015) as Joan Baker
- black-ish (2014) as Dr. Barris
- Looking (2014) as Aunt Sarah
- Miss Meadows (2014) as Mrs. Davenport
- Last Weekend (2014) as Jeannie
- Holidaze (2014) as Elaine Gerard
- Getting On (2013) as Dr. Ann Killigrew
- Bad Milo! (2013) as Beatrice
- A Country Christmas Story (2013) as Sarah
- You're in Charge (2013) as Penny Guidry
- The New Normal (2012) as Colleen
- Smashed (2012) as Rochelle
- Shameless (2011) as Oopie Tamietti
- Suburgatory (2011) as Gam Gam
- Shrek Forever After (2010) as Guard Witch (voice)
- Leonie (2010) as Albiana
- Bored to Death (2009) as Kathryn Joiner
- It's Complicated (2009) as Joanne
- Julie & Julia (2009) as Julie's Mom (voice)
- Youth in Revolt (2009) as Mrs. Saunders
- The Toe Tactic (2009) as Mom
- The Mentalist (2008) as Belinda Bittacker
- City of Ember (2008) as Mrs. Murdo
- Californication (2007) as Faith's Mother
- Pushing Daisies (2007) as Annabelle Vandersloop
- Saving Grace (2007) as Dorothy Edwina Talbert
- Mama's Boy (2007) as Barbara
- War Eagle, Arkansas (2007) as Jessie, Wheel's Mother
- Grace Is Gone (2007) as Woman at Funeral
- Big Love (2006) as Adaleen Grant
- The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman (2006)
- The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman (2006) Director
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Olive Warner
- Numb3rs (2005) as Hester Stirling
- Nine Lives (2005) as Dr. Alma Wyatt
- Lonesome Jim (2005) as Sally
- Latter Days (2004) as Sister Gladys Davis
- Nobody Knows Anything! (2004) as Mrs. McClintock
- Death and Texas (2004) as Mrs. Kim
- Silver City (2004) as Grace Seymour
- Evergreen (2004) as Susan
- Killer Diller (2004) as Dr. Gwen Bradley
- The Handler (2003)
- Sweet Home Alabama (2002) as Pearl Smooter
- The Safety of Objects (2002) as Helen Christianson
- Undeclared (2001) as Mrs. Lindquist
- Human Nature (2001) as Nathan's Mother
- Further Tales of the City (2001) as Prue Giroux
- My First Mister (2001) as Patty (Nurse)
- Nailed (2001) as Fern Romano
- A Woman's a Helluva Thing (2001) as Cecilia Piloski
- Committed (2000) as Psychiatrist
- The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story (2000)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Hope Garrett
- Family Guy (1999) as Farting Lady (voice)
- The West Wing (1999) as Millicent Griffith
- Girl, Interrupted (1999) as Mrs. Gilcrest
- Being John Malkovich (1999) as Floris
- The Big Chill: A Reunion (1999) as Self
- Naturally Native (1999) as Madame Celeste
- Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story (1999) as Jan
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998) as Nancy Tucker (voice)
- Pecker (1998) as Joyce
- Point Last Seen (1998) as Coreen Davis
- How to Make the Cruelest Month (1998) as Mary Bryant
- King of the Hill (1997) as Melly-Anne (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Helen Pell (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Mrs. Stovall (voice)
- The Rainmaker (1997) as Dot Black
- Eye of God (1997) as Claire Spencer
- Love in Another Town (1997) as Sam
- Arli$$ (1996) Director
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- For My Daughter's Honor (1996) as Betty Ann Dustin
- Citizen Ruth (1996) as Gail Stoney
- Manny & Lo (1996) as Elaine
- Talking With (1995) as April March (segment "Twirler")
- Friends (1994) Director
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Joanna Kenneally
- My So-Called Life (1994) as Camille Cherski
- In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance (1994) as Norma Williams
- Teresa's Tattoo (1994) as Nora
- Tales of the City (1993) as Prue Giroux
- Telling Secrets (1993) as Shelley Jefferson Carp
- Captain Ron (1992) as Katherine Harvey
- Just My Imagination (1992) as Shilda Hawk
- Samantha (1992) as Marilyn
- Bed of Lies (1992) as Jean Daniel Murph
- Crazy From the Heart (1991) as Merrilee Playton
- Dream On (1990) Director
- Bright Angel (1990) as Judy
- The New Lassie (1989) Director
- Out on the Edge (1989) as Sondra Evetts
- Baby Boom (1988) Director
- A New Life (1988) as Donna
- Portrait of a White Marriage (1988) as Joyce Harrison
- thirtysomething (1987)
- The Girl Who Spelled Freedom (1986) as Prissy Thrash
- The History of White People in America: Volume II (1986) as Joyce Harrison
- Explorers (1985) as Mrs. Crandall (uncredited)
- Smooth Talk (1985) as Katherine Wyatt
- The History of White People in America (1985) as Joyce Harrison
- For Love or Money (1984) as K.K.
- Mom's on Strike (1984) as Ellie Skinner
- Terms of Endearment (1983) as Doris (voice)
- The Big Chill (1983) as Meg Jones
- American Playhouse (1982) as Katherine
- American Playhouse (1982) as Prue Giroux
- Waltz Across Texas (1982) as Kit Peabody
- Modern Problems (1981) as Lorraine
- Private Benjamin (1980) as Pvt. Mary Lou Glass
- Act of Love (1980) as Becky Wiggins
- Starting Over (1979) as Marie
- More American Graffiti (1979) as Teensa
- Forever Fernwood (1977)
- New York, New York (1977) as Bernice Bennett
- Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976) as Loretta Haggers
- Bound for Glory (1976) as Sue Ann
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Phyllis (1975) Writer
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers (1974) Writer
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Lt. Louise Simmons
- M*A*S*H (1972) Writer
- ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Ellie Skinner
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- All in the Family (1971) as Betty Sue
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) Writer
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Making of 'Latter Days' as Sister Gladys Davis (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mary Kay Place best known for?
Mary Kay Place is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including My Father's Dragon (2022), 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020), Girl Slaves of Morgana Le Fay (1971), The Prom (2020).
When and where was Mary Kay Place born?
Mary Kay Place was born on September 23, 1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
How many credits does Mary Kay Place have?
Mary Kay Place has accumulated over 149 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2022.
What is Mary Kay Place's background in cinema and television?
Mary Kay Place is an American actress, singer, director, and screenwriter who was born on September 23, 1947, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Known professionally for her work in television and film, her career includes 143 known acting credits. She is recognized in the entertainment industry for her multifaceted talents in perfor...