Mary Vivian Pearce
Acting Born Nov 9, 1947 Baltimore, Maryland, USA 25 credits
Biography
Mary Vivian Pearce works in acting. Born November 9, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Archytele tracks 25 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Return to Mortville
Crime and Beauty: Remembering "Female Trouble"Crime and Beauty: Making ‘Female Trouble’
I Am Divine
A Dirty Shame
Cecil B. DementedDivine Trash
Pecker
Serial Mom
Cry-Baby
HairsprayThe Incredibly Strange Film Show
Polyester
Desperate Living
Female TroubleEdith's Shopping Bag
Love Letter to Edie
Pink Flamingos
Multiple ManiacsThe Diane Linkletter StoryThe Diane Linkletter Story · Writer
Mondo Trasho
Eat Your Makeup
Roman Candles
Hag in a Black Leather Jacket
Full Filmography
25 titles- Return to Mortville (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Crime and Beauty: Remembering "Female Trouble" (2018) as Self
- Crime and Beauty: Making ‘Female Trouble’ (2018) as Self
- I Am Divine (2014) as Self
- A Dirty Shame (2004) as Unjudgmental Ex-Sex Addict
- Cecil B. Demented (2000) as Family Lady B
- Divine Trash (2000) as Self
- Pecker (1998) as Homophobic Lady
- Serial Mom (1994) as Book Buyer
- Cry-Baby (1990) as Picnic Mother
- Hairspray (1988) as Hairhopper Mother
- The Incredibly Strange Film Show (1988) as Self
- Polyester (1981) as Nun A
- Desperate Living (1977) as Princess Coo-Coo
- Female Trouble (1976) as Donna Dasher
- Edith's Shopping Bag (1976) as Self
- Love Letter to Edie (1975) as Store Customer (uncredited)
- Pink Flamingos (1972) as Cotton
- Multiple Maniacs (1970) as Bonnie / Cavalcade Patron
- The Diane Linkletter Story (1970) as Lois Foerster Linkletter
- The Diane Linkletter Story (1970) Writer
- Mondo Trasho (1969) as The Bombshell / Cinderella
- Eat Your Makeup (1968) as Kidnapped Model
- Roman Candles (1967) as Woman Attacked by Fan
- Hag in a Black Leather Jacket (1964) as Bodie Green Dancer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mary Vivian Pearce best known for?
Mary Vivian Pearce is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cecil B. Demented (2000), Pecker (1998), Serial Mom (1994), Cry-Baby (1990).
When and where was Mary Vivian Pearce born?
Mary Vivian Pearce was born on November 9, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
How many credits does Mary Vivian Pearce have?
Mary Vivian Pearce has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2026.
What is Mary Vivian Pearce's background in cinema and television?
Mary Vivian Pearce (born November 9, 1947) is an American actress. She has worked primarily in the films of John Waters.
Mary Vivian Pearce by the numbers
25credits
24films
1TV series
1964–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Incredibly Strange Film Show (1988) as Self — aged about 40
- Polyester (1981) as Nun A — aged about 33
- Female Trouble (1976) as Donna Dasher — aged about 28
- Hairspray (1988) as Hairhopper Mother — aged about 40
- Roman Candles (1967) as Woman Attacked by Fan — aged about 19
- Serial Mom (1994) as Book Buyer — aged about 46
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