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Mary Tyler Moore

Actress

Mary Tyler Moore

  • Born: 29 December 1936, Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $60 million

Mary Tyler Moore was a celebrated actress known for her iconic roles in television and film. She gained fame through her work in 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show', showcasing her comedic talent and charm. Renowned for her distinctive…

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About Mary Tyler Moore

Mary Tyler Moore was a celebrated actress known for her iconic roles in television and film. She gained fame through her work in 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show', showcasing her comedic talent and charm. Renowned for her distinctive voice and engaging performances, she left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

Born
29 December 1936, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died
25 January 2017
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Spouses
Robert Levine (1983-2017)
Children
1 (Richard Meeker)
Parents
George Tyler Moore, Marjorie (née Wardlaw) Moore
Estimated net worth
$60 million

Fun facts about Mary Tyler Moore

  • Mary Tyler Moore was a competitive dancer in her youth and performed in various television commercials before her acting career took off.
  • She was a passionate advocate for animal rights and was involved with several charitable organizations throughout her life.

Famous Mary Tyler Moore quotes

“You’ve got spunk. I hate spunk.”
The Mary Tyler Moore Show, 1970
“I don't think of myself as a woman. I think of myself as a person.”
The Mary Tyler Moore Show, 1970
“I just want to be normal.”
Ordinary People, 1980

Mary Tyler Moore filmography

Cast (123)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2025Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration MovieSelf (archive footage)10.0
2023Being Mary Tyler Moore MovieSelf (archive footage)6.7
2020Bernadette Peters: A Special Concert MovieSelf - Special Guest10.0
2017Mary Tyler Moore: Behind the Smile MovieSelf (archive footage)
2015Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration MovieSelf / Various (archive footage)6.3
2013Inequality for All MovieMary Richards (archive footage)7.5
2012Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl MovieSelf6.0
2011Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life MovieSelf10.0
2011Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored MovieLaura Petrie (archive footage)2.0
2010Hot in Cleveland TVDiane7.2
Show 113 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2009Against the Current MovieLiz' Mom5.5
2008Lipstick Jungle TVJoyce6.1
2005Snow Wonder MovieLula5.5
2004TV Revolution TVUnknown character
2004The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited MovieLaura Petrie10.0
2003Blessings MovieLydia Blessing6.5
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show TVSelf5.6
2003The Gin Game MovieFonsia Dorsey6.6
2003The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series MovieSelf9.4
2002Miss Lettie and Me MovieLettie Anderson7.0
2002Cheats MovieMrs. Stark5.4
2002AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories MovieSelf7.7
2002The Mary Tyler Moore Reunion MovieSelf8.0
2001Like Mother Like Son: The Strange Story of Sante and Kenny Kimes MovieSante Chambers Kimes / Eva Guerrero7.3
2000Labor Pains MovieEsther Raymond4.0
2000Mary and Rhoda MovieMary Richards-Cronin6.3
1998Kids Are Punny MovieSelf (voice)6.3
1998That '70s Show TVChristine St. George7.9
1997The View TVSelf4.3
1997Keys to Tulsa MovieCynthia Boudreau4.6
1997Payback MovieKathryn Stanfill6.8
1997King of the Hill TVReverend Karen Stroup (voice)7.4
1996E! True Hollywood Story TVSelf8.1
1996The Rosie O'Donnell Show TVSelf - Guest4.1
1996Flirting with Disaster MoviePearl Coplin6.2
1996Stolen Memories: Secrets from the Rose Garden MovieJessica
1995New York News TVLouise Felcott7.0
1995The Naked Truth TVCatherine Wilde6.5
1994Inside the Actors Studio TVSelf
1994Ellen TVMary Tyler Moore6.2
1993Intimate Portrait TVSelf4.5
1993Frasier TVMarjorie (voice)7.7
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien TVSelf - Guest7.3
1993Late Show with David Letterman TVSelf - Guest6.5
1993Stolen Babies MovieGeorgia Tann5.5
1991Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show MovieHerself - Host7.0
1990Thanksgiving Day MoviePaula Schloss7.5
1990The Last Best Year MovieWendy Haller7.7
1989Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary MovieSelf7.8
1988Annie McGuire TVAnnie McGuire7.5
1988Lincoln TVMary Todd Lincoln7.5
1986American Masters TVSelf - Interviewee (archive footage)7.0
1986Just Between Friends MovieHolly Davis5.2
1985Mary TVMary Brenner7.3
1985Night of 100 Stars II MovieSelf6.8
1985Finnegan Begin Again MovieLiz DeHaan6.5
1985Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers MovieSelf (archive footage)2.0
1984Heartsounds MovieMartha Weinman Lear8.0
1982Six Weeks MovieCharlotte Dreyfus6.0
1982Wogan TVSelf5.6
1982I Love Liberty MovieSelf
1982Night of 100 Stars MovieSelf5.8
1981Making 'M*A*S*H' MovieNarrator (voice)
1980Ordinary People MovieBeth Jarrett7.4
1979The Mary Tyler Moore Hour TVMary McKinnon8.0
1978First, You Cry MovieBetty Rollin
1978How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness MovieSelf
1977Mary MovieSelf (Various Characters)
1976The Bolshoi Ballet: Romeo and Juliet MovieSelf - Host
1976Mary's Incredible Dream MovieAngel / Devil / Woman
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Host6.9
1974Dinah! TVSelf7.0
1974Rhoda TVUnknown character6.3
1971Film '72 TVSelf5.1
1971The Pet Set TVSelf6.7
1970The Mary Tyler Moore Show TVMary Richards7.7
1969Run a Crooked Mile MovieElizabeth Sutton7.7
1969Change of Habit MovieSister Michelle Gallagher5.4
1969Dick Van Dyke and the Other Woman MovieHerself8.5
1968Don't Just Stand There MovieMartine Randall7.0
1968What's So Bad About Feeling Good? MovieLiz6.7
1967Thoroughly Modern Millie MovieMiss Dorothy Brown6.8
1963The Danny Kaye Show TVSelf7.0
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TVSelf7.6
1961X-15 MoviePamela Stewart5.7
1961Straightaway TVUnknown character9.0
1961The Dick Van Dyke Show TVLaura Petrie7.6
1960The Fatal Impulse MovieMary Snyder1.0
1960Surfside 6 TVKathy Murlow6.3
1960Checkmate TVUnknown character4.8
1960The Aquanauts TVDana March6.0
1960Thriller TVSherry Smith6.7
1960Thriller TVMary Snyder6.7
1960Overland Trail TVJoan Ransom6.2
1959Hawaiian Eye TVVanessa Kinard5.6
1959Hawaiian Eye TVPeggy Regan5.6
1959Hawaiian Eye TVSusan Hart5.6
1959Hawaiian Eye TVUnknown character5.6
1959Bourbon Street Beat TVUnknown character6.0
1959Lock-Up TVUnknown character6.4
1959Riverboat TVLily Belle de Lesseps6.5
1959The Deputy TVAmy Collins6.5
1959Johnny Staccato TVUnknown character5.2
1959The David Susskind Show TVSelf7.0
195877 Sunset Strip TVLaura Chandler7.2
195877 Sunset Strip TVGirl on Telephone (uncredited)7.2
195877 Sunset Strip TVMarie Drew7.2
1958Bronco TVUnknown character6.0
1958Wanted: Dead or Alive TVSophie Anderson7.1
1958Once Upon a Horse... MovieDance Hall Girl (uncredited)8.3
1957Operation Mad Ball MovieNurse (uncredited)6.7
1957Richard Diamond, Private Detective TVSam (voice) (uncredited)6.8
1956Tony Awards TVSelf - Host
1956Tony Awards TVSelf - Hostess / Presenter / Special Award Recipient
1956Tony Awards TVSelf - Presenter
1956Tony Awards TVSelf - Memoriam (archive footage)
1955The Millionaire TVLinda5.8
1953The Oscars TVSelf7.1
1952The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet TVHappy Hotpoint (uncredited)6.2
1951Schlitz Playhouse of Stars TVStudent7.2
1949The Emmy Awards TVSelf7.9
1944Golden Globe Awards TVSelf - Nominee7.0
1944Golden Globe Awards TVSelf - Nominee / Presenter7.0

Crew (4)

YearTitleRoleRating
2003The Gin Game MovieCo-Executive Producer · Production6.6
2001Like Mother Like Son: The Strange Story of Sante and Kenny Kimes MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.3
2000Mary and Rhoda MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.3
1970The Mary Tyler Moore Show TVDirector · Directing7.7

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Questions about Mary Tyler Moore

What are some of Mary Tyler Moore's most famous roles?

Mary Tyler Moore is best known for her roles in 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' and 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show', both of which showcased her comedic and dramatic talents.

Did Mary Tyler Moore win any major awards?

Yes, Mary Tyler Moore won seven Primetime Emmy Awards throughout her career and received an Academy Award nomination for her role in 'Ordinary People'.

What was Mary Tyler Moore's first film?

Mary Tyler Moore's first film was 'Thoroughly Modern Millie', released in 1967, where she starred alongside Julie Andrews.

What were Mary Tyler Moore's most successful films?

Some of her most successful films include 'Ordinary People' and 'Thoroughly Modern Millie', both of which received critical acclaim.

What can you tell me about Mary Tyler Moore's personal life?

Mary Tyler Moore was married three times and had one son, Richard Meeker. She was also a passionate advocate for various causes, including diabetes awareness.

What is Mary Tyler Moore's estimated net worth?

Mary Tyler Moore's estimated net worth was approximately $60 million, reflecting her successful career in television and film.

What are some notable milestones in Mary Tyler Moore's filmography?

Key milestones in her filmography include her transition from television to film with 'Ordinary People', and her role in 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show', which influenced many future sitcoms.

How did Mary Tyler Moore impact television?

Mary Tyler Moore had a profound impact on television by portraying strong, independent women, paving the way for future female leads in comedy and drama.