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Mary McDonnell
Acting

Mary McDonnell

Born 1952-04-28
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Mary Eileen McDonnell (born April 28, 1952) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She received Academy Award nominations for her roles as Stands With A Fist in Dances With Wolves and May-Alice Culhane in Passion Fish. McDonnell is well known for her performances as President Laura Roslin in Battlestar Galactica, First Lady Marilyn Whitmore in Independence Day, and Rose in Donnie Darko. She was featured as Captain Sharon Raydor during seasons 5–7 of the TNT series The Closer and starred as Commander Sharon Raydor in the spin-off series Major Crimes on the same network. In 2023, she played Madeleine Usher in the miniseries The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mary McDonnell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Mary McDonnell

Donnie Darko
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Donnie Darko

2001
TMDB3.9
Grey's Anatomy
TV
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Grey's Anatomy

2005
TMDB4.1
Independence Day
Movie
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Independence Day

1996
TMDB3.5
Dances with Wolves
Movie
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Dances with Wolves

1990
TMDB3.9
Scream 4
Movie
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Scream 4

2011
TMDB3.3
Fargo
TV
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Fargo

2014
TMDB4.2
Battlestar Galactica
TV
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Battlestar Galactica

2004
TMDB4.1
Margin Call
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Margin Call

2011
TMDB3.5
ER
TV
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ER

1994
TMDB3.9
Sneakers
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Sneakers

1992
TMDB3.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (63 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The BoroughsThe BoroughsThe DuchessTV Series2026
Twelve Dates 'Til ChristmasTwelve Dates 'Til ChristmasDelilahTV Series2025
BrokeBrokeKathy BrandywineMovie2025
The Fall of the House of UsherThe Fall of the House of UsherMadeline UsherTV Series2023
The Witcher: Nightmare of the WolfThe Witcher: Nightmare of the WolfLady Zerbst (voice)Movie2021
RebelRebelHelen PetersonTV Series2021
RebelRebelHelenTV Series2021
FargoFargoRuby GoldfarbTV Series2014
Major CrimesMajor CrimesCaptain Sharon RaydorTV Series2012
Margin CallMargin CallMary RogersMovie2011
Scream 4Scream 4Kate RobertsMovie2011
Hostile MakeoverHostile MakeoverRose SmithsonianMovie2009
Battlestar Galactica: RazorBattlestar Galactica: RazorPresident Laura RoslinMovie2007
Mrs. HarrisMrs. HarrisVivian SchulteMovie2005
The CloserThe CloserSharon RaydorTV Series2005
The CloserThe CloserCaptain Sharon RaydorTV Series2005
The CloserThe CloserSharon Raydor (archive footage) (uncredited)TV Series2005
Grey's AnatomyGrey's AnatomyVirginia DixonTV Series2005
Crazy Like a FoxCrazy Like a FoxAmy BanksMovie2004
Battlestar GalacticaBattlestar GalacticaLaura RoslinTV Series2004
Veronica MarsVeronica MarsJaneTV Series2004
Battlestar GalacticaBattlestar GalacticaPresident Laura RoslinTV Series2003
The Making of ‘Sneakers’The Making of ‘Sneakers’SelfMovie2003
Dances with Wolves: The Creation of an EpicDances with Wolves: The Creation of an EpicSelfMovie2003
NolaNolaMargaret LangworthyMovie2003
The LocketThe LocketHelen StaplesMovie2002
Donnie DarkoDonnie DarkoRose DarkoMovie2001
For All TimeFor All TimeLaura BrownMovie2000
A Father's ChoiceA Father's ChoiceSusan ShawMovie2000
Ryan Caulfield: Year OneRyan Caulfield: Year OneRachel CaulfieldTV Series1999
MumfordMumfordAlthea BrockettMovie1999
Replacing DadReplacing DadLinda MarshMovie1999
Behind the MaskBehind the MaskMary ShushanMovie1999
You Can Thank Me LaterYou Can Thank Me LaterDianeMovie1998
Evidence of BloodEvidence of BloodDora OvertonMovie1998
12 Angry Men12 Angry MenJudgeMovie1997
Two VoicesTwo VoicesSybil GoldrichMovie1997
Mariette in EcstasyPrioressMovie1996
Independence DayIndependence DayMarilyn WhitmoreMovie1996
Independence Day: The ID4 InvasionIndependence Day: The ID4 InvasionSelfMovie1996
The Making of 'Independence Day'The Making of 'Independence Day'SelfMovie1996
Woman UndoneWoman UndoneTeri HansenMovie1996
High SocietyHigh SocietyDott EmersonTV Series1995
Touched by an AngelTouched by an AngelSister Theodore ClaireTV Series1994
EREREleanor CarterTV Series1994
Blue ChipsBlue ChipsJennyMovie1994
The American ClockThe American ClockRose BaumlerMovie1993
Passion FishPassion FishMay-Alice CulhaneMovie1992
SneakersSneakersLizMovie1992
Grand CanyonGrand CanyonClaireMovie1991
The Making of 'Dances with Wolves'The Making of 'Dances with Wolves'HerselfMovie1990
Dances with WolvesDances with WolvesStands With A FistMovie1990
American ExperienceAmerican ExperienceNarrator (voice)TV Series1988
Tiger WarsawTiger WarsawPaula WarsawMovie1988
MatewanMatewanElma RadnorMovie1987
CourageCourageGabriella EstradaMovie1986
Garbo TalksGarbo TalksLady CapuletMovie1984
E/RE/REve SheridanTV Series1984
Money on the SideMoney on the SideTerriMovie1982
The OscarsThe OscarsSelfTV Series1953
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of FameHelen StaplesTV Series1951
Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe AwardsSelfTV Series1944
One Second AfterOne Second AfterJenMovie—