Annette O'Toole
🔥 TrendingAnnette O'Toole (born Annette Toole; April 1, 1952) is an American actress. She is known for portraying Lisa Bridges in the television series Nash Bridges, adult Beverly Marsh in the 1990 television mini-series adaptation of Stephen King's epic horror novel It, Lana Lang in Superman III, Kathy in the romantic-comedy film Cross My Heart and Martha Kent (the adoptive mother of Clark Kent) on the television series Smallville.
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Did you know that Annette O'Toole received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow," which she co-wrote with her husband Michael McKean?
- Oscar-nominated for co-writing "A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow" with husband Michael McKean for "A Mighty Wind."
- Plays Hope McCrea in the popular Netflix series "Virgin River," a recurring role since 2019.
- Made her Broadway debut in the 2004 revival of "Souvenir," earning a Drama Desk nomination.
- Received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the 1990 miniseries "The Kennedys of Massachusetts."
- Her first acting role was at age 13 in an episode of "My Three Sons," followed by "The Partridge Family."
Annette O'Toole's portrayal of Martha Kent in "Smallville" is arguably her most iconic role, endearing her to a new generation of fans. She brought warmth and strength to Superman's adoptive mother, appearing in over 100 episodes. This role solidified her image as a beloved maternal figure in pop culture.
Annette O'Toole leaves a legacy of versatile performances across film, television, and stage, particularly recognized for her strong, nurturing characters and her iconic roles in genre fiction. Her enduring presence has made her a familiar and comforting face to audiences for decades.
