Mary Louise Wilson
Actor
Biography
Mary Louise Wilson (born November 12, 1931) is an American actress, singer, and comedian. In a career that has spanned more than 50 years, she has appeared in numerous plays, films and television shows. In film, notable credits include Klute (1971), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), Teachers (1984), The Money Pit (1986), Pet Sematary (1989), Green Card (1990), Stepmom (1998), Nebraska (2013), and Ocean's Eight (2018). Wilson has appeared in many television series such as Maude, Lou Grant, Remember WENN, Frasier, The Sopranos, Nurse Jackie, Mozart in the Jungle, Modern Family, and Orange Is the New Black, usually in guest roles.
Wilson has had scores of stage roles, making her Broadway debut in Hot Spot (1963) starring Judy Holliday. For her role as "Big" Edie Beale in the musical Grey Gardens (2006), Wilson won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical (alongside co-star Christine Ebersole's win for Best Leading actress). She was previously nominated in the same category for her role as Fräulein Schneider in the 1998 revival of Cabaret.
Filmography
Pet Sematary
as Dory Goldman 1989
Nebraska
as Aunt Martha 2013
Stepmom
as Mrs. Franklin 1998
The Money Pit
as Benny's Mom 1986
Zelig
as Sister Ruth 1983
Green Card
as Mrs. Sheehan 1990
Klute
as Producer in Adv. Agency 1971
She-Devil
as Mrs. Trumper 1989
The Adventures of Huck Finn
as Miss Watson 1993
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
as Modene 1982
Teachers
as Teacher 1984
Mr. Wonderful
as Muriel Manners 1993
Everybody Wins
as Jean 1990
A Season for Miracles
as Corinna 1999
Up the Sandbox
as Betty 1972
King of the Gypsies
as Ivy 1978