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Mary McDonnell

Birthday: April 28, 1952 (72 years)

HomeTown: Ithaca, New York, United States

Mary Eileen McDonnell is an American actress best known for her roles in The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021), Major Crimes (2012), and Battlestar Galactica (2004). Born on April 28, 1952, Mary McDonnell hails from Wilkes-Barre, United States. As in 2024, Mary McDonnell's age is 72 years. Discover below for comprehensive details about Mary McDonnell, including the biography, wiki profile, age, date of birth, family background, relationship status, interesting facts, photographs, lesser-known facts, and more.


Mary McDonnell Wiki Table

Stage NameMary McDonnell
Real NameMary McDonnell
Profession(s)Actress,
BirthdayApril 28, 1952
Zodiac SignTaurus
Age72 years
GenderFemale
BirthplaceWilkes-Barre, United States
HometownIthaca, New York, United States
NationalityAmerican

Mary McDonnell Family and Personal Life

  1. Mary McDonnell was born in Wilkes-Barre, United States.
  2. Mary McDonnell’s birth sign is Taurus.
  3. Born on April 28, 1952 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, McDonnell is the daughter of Eileen (Mundy) and John McDonnell, who worked as a computer consultant.
  4. She was raised in Ithaca, New York and attended the State University of New York at Fredonia.
  5. McDonnell is married to actor Randle Mell. The couple have two children; Olivia and Michael.
  6. They currently live in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles County, California.

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Mary McDonnell Biography and Facts

  1. Who is Mary McDonnell?: Mary McDonnell is an American actress who is best known for her roles in The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021), Major Crimes (2012), and Battlestar Galactica (2004).
  2. Acclaimed Roles: Some of her top screen roles include Susan Shaw in ‘A Father’s Choice’, Sister Theodore Claire in ‘Touched by an Angel’, and Rose Baumler in ‘The American Clock.’
  3. Award Winning: McDonnell has received a variety of accolades, including an Obie Award, a Saturn Award, two Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe nominations, and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
  4. Career Highlights: McDonnell gained her breakthrough film role in Kevin Costner’s film, Dances with Wolves (1990), which earned her her first Academy Award nomination. She also starred in the award-winning Battlestar Galactica series and received an Emmy nomination for her role in ER.

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Mary McDonnell Height

Mary McDonnell's height is estimated to be about 5′ 8″ (1.73 m), based on reliable data and sources.