Mary McDonnell
🔥 TrendingMary 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 sta
See also
Facts about Mary McDonnell
Did you know that she was initially hesitant to take on the role of President Laura Roslin in Battlestar Galactica because she wasn't a big sci-fi fan and had reservations about the political themes?
- She won an Obie Award in 1981 for her performance in the play 'Still Life,' marking early recognition in her stage career.
- To portray Stands With A Fist in 'Dances With Wolves,' she learned to speak the Lakota language.
- She is married to actor Randle Mell, and they have two children, Olivia and Michael, both of whom are also actors.
- For her critically acclaimed role in 'Passion Fish,' she spent time learning about and portraying paraplegia.
- McDonnell narrated the audiobook version of James Redfield's bestselling novel 'The Celestine Prophecy.'
Mary McDonnell achieved widespread recognition and an Academy Award nomination for her powerful portrayal of Stands With A Fist in 'Dances With Wolves.' She further cemented her iconic status playing the complex and beloved President Laura Roslin in the critically acclaimed series 'Battlestar Galactica,' showcasing her remarkable versatility.
McDonnell is celebrated for consistently embodying strong, resilient, and multifaceted female characters, leaving an indelible mark on both dramatic and genre storytelling.