Mary Steenburgen

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Age71

Full NameMary Nell Steenburgen

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Biography

The illustrious Mary Steenburgen is an Academy Award-winning American actress of royal descent, with roots in distant Dutch ancestry, English, Scottish, and Welsh. Born on the 8th of February 1953 in Newport, Arkansas, Mary was raised in an environment of art and literature. As a young girl she was a prodigy, displaying her remarkable talents in talent shows and school functions. After enrolling in Hendrix College, a highly progressive Southern School, she moved to New York to study acting professionally. In the past several years, Mary has established herself as one of the most accomplished entertainers of her generation, with a crown of accolades and awards. Truly a Queen of the arts, her legacy will continue to inspire for generations to come.

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Awards
2

Oscar1981
Melvin and HowardBest Actress in a Supporting Role
Golden Globe1981
Melvin and HowardBest Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture

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Family Tree

Malcolm John Taylor, born June 13, 1943 to working-class parents in Leeds, England, had a tumultuous upbringing. At 11, he was sent to boarding school in Kent, where he developed a passion for acting. His son Charlie McDowell, born July 10, 1983, is an acclaimed director and producer, married to Lily Collins since 2021. Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen and Kate Danson, Mary's daughter with her ex-husband Jesse Bochco, are all renowned actors. Lilly McDowell, Charles Abram Walton's wife, is also an actor, and their son Siddig, born in Sudan and raised in Britain, is a theater director. This illustrious family has brought together a variety of talents and successes.