Mary Kay Place
Mary Kay Place is an American actress and director known for her roles in both film and television. She gained recognition for her performances in 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' and 'Diane'. With a career spanning several decades, she is celebrated for her distinctive voice and... Read More
Known for
Being John Malkovich (1999)
One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for...
Shrek Forever After (2010)
A bored and domesticated Shrek pacts with deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin to get back to feeling like a real ogre again, but when he's duped and...
The Intern (2015)
70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game,...
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
My Father's DragonStruggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 2021 |
MusicZu, a free spirit estranged from her family, suddenly finds herself the sole guardian of her half-sister, Music, a teenager... |
Millie | |
| 2020 |
The PromAfter the PTA of a conservative high school in Indiana bans same-sex couples from attending the annual prom, a gang... |
Grandma Bea | |
| 2020 |
Lip ServiceA woman records erotica fantasy audiobooks from her bedroom closet while her own life is far from perfect. |
Mom | |
| 2020 |
9-1-1: Lone StarNearly 20 years ago, Owen Strand was the lone survivor of his Manhattan firehouse on 9/11. In the wake of... |
Theresa Blake | |
| 2020 |
AJ and the QueenWhile traveling across the country in a run-down RV, drag queen Ruby Red discovers an unlikely sidekick in AJ: a... |
Carolanne | |
| 2019 |
DianeDiane is a devoted friend and caretaker, particularly to her drug-addicted son. But as those around her begin to drift... |
Diane | |
| 2019 |
State Like SleepFollowing the death of her husband, Katherine travels to Brussels, where a few loose ends become a whole web of... |
Elaine | |
| 2018 |
The RomanoffsAn anthology series centered around people who believe themselves to be the modern-day descendants of the Romanov family. |
Marilyn Hopkins | |
| 2017 |
DownsizingA kindly occupational therapist undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to four inches tall so that he and his... |
Land's End Customer (voice) | |
| 2017 |
ImpostersMaddie, a persona shifting con-artist who is as beautiful as she is dangerous, leaves her unwitting victims tormented when they... |
Marsha Bloom | |
| 2017 |
ImpostersMaddie, a persona shifting con-artist who is as beautiful as she is dangerous, leaves her unwitting victims tormented when they... |
Ezra's Mother | |
| 2017 |
Youth in OregonA man is tasked with driving his embittered 80-year-old father-in-law cross country to be legally euthanized in Oregon, while along... |
Estelle Engersol | |
| 2016 |
The HollarsAspiring New York City artist John Hollar returns to his Middle America hometown on the eve of his mother’s brain... |
Pam | |
| 2016 |
Lady DynamiteA single-camera half-hour comedy based on what Maria Bamford has accepted to be "her life." It's the sometimes surreal story... |
Marilyn Bamford | |
| 2015 |
The Intern70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get... |
Jules's Mom | |
| 2015 |
The Breakup GirlThree estranged sisters deal with the death of their father. |
Joan Baker | |
| 2015 |
I'll See You in My DreamsA sudden loss disrupts Carol’s orderly life, propelling her into the dating world for the first time in 20 years.... |
Rona | |
| 2015 |
Grace and FrankieElegant, proper Grace and freewheeling, eccentric Frankie are a pair of frenemies whose lives are turned upside down - and... |
Amanda | |
| 2014 |
HolidazeMelody, high powered corporate workaholic for a retail conglomerate, is happy to spend the holidays jet-setting with her girlfriends. However,... |
Elaine Gerard | |
| 2014 |
black-ishA family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class... |
Dr. Barris | |
| 2014 |
Miss MeadowsMiss Meadows is a school teacher with impeccable manners and grace. However, underneath the candy-sweet exterior hides a ruthless gun-toting... |
Mrs. Davenport | |
| 2014 |
Last WeekendWhen an affluent matriarch gathers her dysfunctional family for a holiday at their Northern California lake house, her carefully constructed... |
Jeannie | |
| 2014 |
LookingThree friends in San Francisco who explore the fun and sometimes overwhelming options available to a new generation of gay... |
Aunt Sarah | |
| 2013 |
Getting OnSet in a geriatric extended care wing of a down-at-the-heels hospital, Getting On follows put-upon nurses, anxious doctors and administrators... |
Dr. Ann Killigrew | |
| 2013 |
A Country Christmas StoryA starry-eyed young girl journeys from the mountains of Appalachia to the stage at Dollywood, where she discovers the impact... |
Sarah | |
| 2013 |
You're in ChargeAn optimistic ex-con reinvents himself as an alternative medicine doctor with hopes of impressing his family. But his plans go... |
Penny Guidry | |
| 2013 |
Bad Milo!A horror comedy centered on a guy who learns that his unusual stomach problems are being caused by a demon... |
Beatrice | |
| 2012 |
The New NormalLos Angeles couple Bryan and David have successful careers and a loving relationship and are ready for a baby. Just... |
Colleen | |
| 2012 |
SmashedKate and Charlie like to have a good time. Their marriage thrives on a shared fondness for music, laughter… and... |
Rochelle | |
| 2011 |
SuburgatorySingle father George Altman is doing his best to raise his sixteen-year-old daughter Tessa in the big city. When he... |
Gam Gam | |
| 2011 |
ShamelessChicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps... |
Oopie Tamietti | |
| 2010 |
LeonieThe true life story of Leonie Gilmour, whose life crossed continents, wars and cultures, embodied with courage and passion in... |
Albiana | |
| 2010 |
Shrek Forever AfterA midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic... |
Guard Witch (voice) | |
| 2009 |
It's ComplicatedTen years after their divorce, Jane and Jake Adler unite for their son's college graduation and unexpectedly end up sleeping... |
Joanne | |
| 2009 |
Youth in RevoltAs a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, teenage Nick Twisp is definitely out of his element when his... |
Mrs. Saunders | |
| 2009 |
Julie & JuliaJulia Child and Julie Powell – both of whom wrote memoirs – find their lives intertwined. Though separated by time... |
Julie's Mom (voice) | |
| 2009 |
The Toe TacticMona is nearly overwhelmed by grief and depression. After her father's death, she's cut herself off: leaving teaching - she... |
Mom | |
| 2008 |
City of EmberFor generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights. But Ember's... |
Mrs. Murdo | |
| 2008 |
The MentalistPatrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to... |
Belinda Bittacker | |
| 2007 |
Mama's BoyA twenty-nine year-old slacker who lives with his mom realizes his sweet set-up is threatened when she hears wedding bells... |
Barbara | |
| 2007 |
Grace Is GoneUpon hearing his wife was killed in the Iraq war, a father takes his two daughters on a road trip,... |
Woman at Funeral | |
| 2007 |
War Eagle, ArkansasBased on a True Story War Eagle, Arkansas is a character-driven drama about a young man’s choice of whether to... |
Jessie, Wheel's Mother | |
| 2007 |
Pushing DaisiesA pie-maker, with the power to bring dead people back to life, solves murder mysteries with his alive-again childhood sweetheart,... |
Annabelle Vandersloop | |
| 2007 |
CalifornicationA self-loathing, alcoholic writer attempts to repair his damaged relationships with his daughter and her mother while combating sex addiction,... |
Faith's Mother | |
| 2007 |
Saving GraceGrace Hanadarko is a tormented, fast-living Oklahoma City police detective who, despite having an excellent career in solving crimes, takes... |
Dorothy Edwina Talbert | |
| 2006 |
The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie WoodmanTwo 'thirty-something' women's willful ignorance, fleeting confidence, poor judgment and self-loathing constantly get in the way of their success. |
Unknown character | |
| 2006 |
Big LoveThe story of Bill Henrickson and his life in suburban Salt Lake City, balancing the needs of his three wives... |
Adaleen Grant | |
| 2005 |
Lonesome JimAfter failing to find success as a writer in New York City, Jim slinks back to his family's home in... |
Sally | |
| 2005 |
Nine LivesCaptives of the very relationships that define and sustain them, nine women resiliently meet the travails and disappointments of life. |
Dr. Alma Wyatt | |
| 2005 |
Grey's AnatomyFollows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle's Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. |
Olive Warner | |
| 2005 |
Numb3rsInspired by actual cases and experiences, Numb3rs depicts the confluence of police work and mathematics in solving crime as an... |
Hester Stirling | |
| 2004 |
Silver CityThe discovery of a corpse and the ensuing probe by an idealistic journalist threatens to unravel a bumbling local politician's... |
Grace Seymour | |
| 2004 |
Nobody Knows Anything!Sarah thinks making a movie is easy. With the guidance of her screenwriter uncle, she goes on a wild journey... |
Mrs. McClintock | |
| 2004 |
Death and TexasBarefoot Bobby Briggs, the legendary running back for the Austin Steers was today sentenced to die for his role in... |
Mrs. Kim | |
| 2004 |
Latter DaysChristian, a hunky, 20-something, West Hollywood party boy gets more than he bargains for when he tries to seduce Aaron,... |
Sister Gladys Davis | |
| 2004 |
Killer DillerA guitar playing car thief meets an autistic savant piano player, and together they transform a group of reluctant halfway... |
Dr. Gwen Bradley | |
| 2004 |
EvergreenSeduced by a boy's affluent, seemingly idyllic family, a young girl goes to extremes to gain acceptance. |
Susan | |
| 2003 |
The HandlerThe Handler is a crime series created by Canadian writer-producer Chris Haddock, airing in the United States on CBS in... |
Unknown character | |
| 2002 |
The Safety of ObjectsIn a suburban landscape, the lives of several families interlace with loss, despair and personal crisis. Esther Gold has lost... |
Helen Christianson | |
| 2002 |
Sweet Home AlabamaNew York fashion designer, Melanie Carmichael suddenly finds herself engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. But her past holds... |
Pearl Smooter | |
| 2001 |
My First MisterLeelee Sobieski is brash, abrasive and vulnerable as a teenage child of divorce who hides her pain behind a mask... |
Patty (Nurse) | |
| 2001 |
UndeclaredCollege freshman Steve Karp, his girlfriend and their fellow dorm-mates embark on one the greatest experiences of their lives...unfortunately for... |
Mrs. Lindquist | |
| 2001 |
Human NatureObsessive scientist Nathan and his lover, the naturalist Lila, discover Puff: a man born and raised in the wild. As... |
Nathan's Mother | |
| 2001 |
A Woman's a Helluva ThingAfter the death of his estranged mother, a misogynistic womanizer returns home to find that his ex-girlfriend had been his... |
Cecilia Piloski | |
| 2001 |
Further Tales of the CityResidents of 28 Barbary Lane continue to navigate human life, flawed love, and blind hope in 1980's San Francisco. |
Prue Giroux | |
| 2001 |
NailedWhen a passionate but turbulent affair with an emotionally troubled girl results in pregnancy, a struggling writer and his tight-knit... |
Fern Romano | |
| 2000 |
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden StoryDocuments the race riot of 1921 and the destruction of the African-American community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With testimony... |
Unknown character | |
| 2000 |
CommittedAfter her husband, Carl, suddenly leaves, Joline travels from New York to Texas to track him down. Although Joline tries... |
Psychiatrist | |
| 1999 |
Girl, InterruptedSet in the changing world of the late 1960s, Susanna Kaysen's prescribed "short rest" from a psychiatrist she had met... |
Mrs. Gilcrest | |
| 1999 |
Being John MalkovichOne day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon... |
Floris | |
| 1999 |
Naturally NativeNaturally Native follows the lives, loves, pain, joy and relationships of three sisters as they attempt to start their own... |
Madame Celeste | |
| 1999 |
The West WingThe West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the... |
Millicent Griffith | |
| 1999 |
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitIn the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate... |
Hope Garrett | |
| 1999 |
Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler StoryFact-based story about a Bible-quoting woman who in 1990 murdered a camp counselor, whom she learned molested her 7 year... |
Jan | |
| 1999 |
Family GuySick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and... |
Farting Lady (voice) | |
| 1999 |
The Big Chill: A ReunionA look back at the making of the film "The Big Chill" (1983) with cast and crew. |
Self | |
| 1998 |
Point Last SeenAfter Rachel Myles' abusive ex-husband vanishes with their children, she takes refuge in the solitude of the desert, where she... |
Coreen Davis | |
| 1998 |
PeckerA Baltimore teenager who picks up a second-hand camera starts snapping his way to stardom, soon turning into a nationwide... |
Joyce | |
| 1998 |
The Wild ThornberrysTravel the world with the Thornberrys and come face-to-face with blue sheep in Nepal, emus in Australia, marmots in Pakistan,... |
Nancy Tucker (voice) | |
| 1998 |
How to Make the Cruelest MonthBright and neurotic girl Bell sets two goals for New Year - to quit smoking and to fall in love.... |
Mary Bryant | |
| 1997 |
The RainmakerFresh out of law school and desperate for work, idealistic rookie Rudy Baylor takes on a powerful insurance company accused... |
Dot Black | |
| 1997 |
Love in Another TownA fortyish interior designer, dumped by her husband, moves across the country and finds love in another town in a... |
Sam | |
| 1997 |
Eye of GodA small Oklahoma town is stripped of its innocence when one of its boys turns up mute and bloodied by... |
Claire Spencer | |
| 1997 |
King of the HillSet in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident... |
Helen Pell (voice) | |
| 1997 |
King of the HillSet in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident... |
Melly-Anne (voice) | |
| 1997 |
King of the HillSet in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident... |
Mrs. Stovall (voice) | |
| 1996 |
Citizen Ruth"Citizen Ruth" is the story of Ruth Stoops, a woman who nobody even noticed -- until she got pregnant. Now,... |
Gail Stoney | |
| 1996 |
For My Daughter's HonorFourteen-year-old high school student, Amy Dustin, becomes an object of romantic affection to the school's biology teacher and football coach,... |
Betty Ann Dustin | |
| 1996 |
Manny & LoA pregnant teen and her younger sister run away from foster homes and kidnap a woman whom they believe can... |
Elaine | |
| 1996 |
The Rosie O'Donnell ShowThe Rosie O'Donnell Show was an American daytime television talk show hosted and produced by actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell.... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1995 |
Talking WithAdapted from the group of stage monologues by the pseudononymous "Jane Martin," this is a series of characters snake handler,... |
April March (segment "Twirler") | |
| 1994 |
Chicago HopeChicago Hope is an American medical drama television series, created by David E. Kelley. It ran on CBS from September... |
Joanna Kenneally | |
| 1994 |
My So-Called LifeThe life of a 15 year-old high school student, whose angst-ridden journey through adolescence, friendship, parents, and life teaches her... |
Camille Cherski | |
| 1994 |
Teresa's TattooMathematician Teresa just wanted to study during the College spring break. But her friends, who want her to live a... |
Nora | |
| 1994 |
In the Line of Duty: The Price of VengeanceA criminal gang commits a string of violent robberies and murders, culminating in the assassination of the police detective on... |
Norma Williams | |
| 1993 |
Tales of the CityMary Ann Singleton, a naïve young secretary from the mid-west, tumbles head first into the colorful world of San Francisco,... |
Prue Giroux | |
| 1993 |
Telling SecretsThrough a series of elaborate schemes, a wealthy woman arranges for the murder of her husband's mistress and then takes... |
Shelley Jefferson Carp | |
| 1992 |
Just My ImaginationA woman lives a normal, peaceful life in a small town until the day when a famous rock star who... |
Shilda Hawk | |
| 1992 |
SamanthaA young woman sets out to find her birth parents when she finds out that she is adopted. |
Marilyn | |
| 1992 |
Captain RonWhen mild-mannered Martin Harvey finds out that he has inherited a vintage yacht, he decides to take his family on... |
Katherine Harvey | |
| 1992 |
Bed of LiesDramatization of the true-life story of a woman who fights for custody of her children while awaiting trial for the... |
Jean Daniel Murph | |
| 1991 |
Crazy From the HeartA small-town, high-school principal still living at home with her mother shakes up her life in a way that even... |
Merrilee Playton | |
| 1990 |
Bright AngelIn Montana, naive teenager George longs to escape from his broken home before his dysfunctional parents push him over the... |
Judy | |
| 1989 |
Out on the EdgeDanny is a troubled teen with a difficult home life. His parents' marriage has disintegrated, and his father's already found... |
Sondra Evetts | |
| 1988 |
Portrait of a White MarriageNow a famous talk show host, Martin Mull takes his crew and cameras to Hawkins Falls, Ohio with the intent... |
Joyce Harrison | |
| 1988 |
A New LifeSteve Giardino, an abrasive workaholic Wall Streeter, and his wife Jackie divorce after twenty-six years of marriage and find themselves... |
Donna | |
| 1987 |
thirtysomethingThirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. It was created by... |
Unknown character | |
| 1986 |
The Girl Who Spelled FreedomA Cambodian family is given sponsored immigration to the United States where one daughter becomes a spelling bee champion. |
Prissy Thrash | |
| 1986 |
The History of White People in America: Volume IIIn this daring follow-up to The History of White People in America, comedian Martin Mull takes us on an in-depth... |
Joyce Harrison | |
| 1985 |
Smooth TalkConnie, the fifteen-year-old black sheep of her family, finds her summertime idyll of beach trips, mall hangouts, and innocent flirtations... |
Katherine Wyatt | |
| 1985 |
ExplorersMiddle schooler Ben spends his free time watching sci-fi films, playing video games and reading comic books. Surprisingly, his affinity... |
Mrs. Crandall (uncredited) | |
| 1985 |
The History of White People in AmericaIn this parody of documentaries, host Martin Mull discusses the contributions that White people have made to the USA, visits... |
Joyce Harrison | |
| 1984 |
For Love or MoneyA man and a woman participate in a new game show where partners have to choose between love and money. |
K.K. | |
| 1984 |
Mom's On StrikeAn ABC (American Broadcasting Company) Afterschool Special about an overworked housewife, who, as the title suggests, goes on strike, in... |
Ellie Skinner | |
| 1983 |
Terms of EndearmentAurora, a finicky woman, is in search of true love while her daughter faces marital issues. Together, they help each... |
Doris (voice) | |
| 1983 |
The Big ChillSeven old college friends gather for a weekend reunion after the funeral of one of their own. |
Meg Jones | |
| 1982 |
Waltz Across TexasA wildcatter and a geologist prospect for oil and love in West Texas. |
Kit Peabody | |
| 1981 |
Modern ProblemsJealous, harried air traffic controller Max Fielder, recently dumped by his girlfriend, comes into contact with nuclear waste and is... |
Lorraine | |
| 1980 |
Private BenjaminA sheltered young high society woman joins the US Army on a whim and finds herself in a more difficult... |
Pvt. Mary Lou Glass | |
| 1980 |
Act of LoveA tragic motorcycle accident leaves one brother paralyzed while the other brother is left guilt-ridden. Seeing his brother struggle with... |
Becky Wiggins | |
| 1979 |
Starting OverAfter divorcing his ambitious singer wife, a middle-aged man begins a new relationship with a teacher. |
Marie | |
| 1979 |
More American GraffitiCollege graduates deal with Vietnam and other issues of the late '60s. |
Teensa | |
| 1977 | Unknown character | ||
| 1977 |
New York, New YorkAn egotistical saxophone player and a young singer meet on V-J Day and embark upon a strained and rocky romance,... |
Bernice Bennett | |
| 1976 |
Bound for GloryA biography of Woody Guthrie, one of America's greatest folk singers. He left his dust-devastated Texas home in the 1930s... |
Sue Ann | |
| 1976 |
Mary Hartman, Mary HartmanIn the fictional town of Fernwood, Ohio, suburban housewife Mary Hartman seeks the kind of domestic perfection promised by Reader’s... |
Loretta Haggers | |
| 1975 |
Saturday Night LiveA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary... |
Self - Host | |
| 1974 |
Dinah!Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's... |
Self | |
| 1972 |
ABC Afterschool SpecialDramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented... |
Ellie Skinner | |
| 1972 |
M*A*S*HThe 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital is stuck in the middle of the Korean war. With little help from the... |
Lt. Louise Simmons | |
| 1971 |
Great PerformancesThe best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical... |
Self | |
| 1971 |
All in the FamilyArchie Bunker, a working class bigot, constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day. |
Betty Sue | |
| 1962 |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from... |
Self | |
| 1961 |
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in... |
Self | |
| TBA |
Making of 'Latter Days'A behind-the-scenes featurette of 'Latter Days' |
Sister Gladys Davis (archive footage) |
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Mary Kay Place is known for her roles in 'Diane', 'The Big Chill', and 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman'. Each of these projects showcases her talent in both comedy and drama.
Mary Kay Place has received several accolades, including an Emmy Award for her performance in 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman'. Her work has been recognized in both television and film.
Mary Kay Place made her film debut in 'The Last Picture Show' in 1971. This role helped launch her career in the industry.
Mary Kay Place's estimated net worth is around $5 million. This figure reflects her successful career in acting and directing.
Yes, in addition to acting, Mary Kay Place has worked as a writer and director. Her contributions to various projects highlight her multifaceted talent.
Mary Kay Place is known for her unique voice and ability to convey deep emotions. She often portrays complex characters, making her performances memorable.
Mary Kay Place is best known for her role in 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman', which became a cult classic. She has appeared in various other series throughout her career.
One notable quote from Mary Kay Place in 'Diane' is, 'You can't just sit around and wait for things to happen,' reflecting her character's proactive nature.