The famous American actress Mary Steenbergen deserves special attention for her contribution not only to cinema, but also to society. A talented artist, a caring mother and grandmother, a confident business woman - and all this is about Mary.
Biography
The actress was born on February 8, 1953. Her hometown of Newport is located in Arkansas. Mary is the daughter of freight train conductor Maurice Steenbergen and school secretary Nelly Wall. The actress spent her childhood in the provinces, but this only fueled her interest in conquering the big city. Therefore, in 1972, when she was 19 years old, she went to live in New York. In the big city, she settled quickly. Found a job at Doubleday Publishing and studied acting at Will Esper's studio.
Mary Steenbergen was assertive, self-confident and punchy in her youth, perhaps Jack Nicholson appreciated these qualities when he accidentally noticed her in the Paramount office.
Then he offered a young and unknown actress the lead role in his film "South", whichwas Nicholson's second directorial effort.
However, the actress herself always convinces people that you should not wait for the day when the stars converge in the right constellation, and good luck will visit you. Moreover, she repeatedly said that you need to work, otherwise even a random chance can be missed, because there will be nothing to keep it.
Filmography
After the film "South" Mary in 1979 got a role in the fantasy film "Journey in a Time Machine". Her future husband Malcolm McDowell played with her. And in 1980, Mary Steenbergen, whose filmography included only three tapes, received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Role. Critics praised her in the comedy-drama Melvin & Howard, in which the actress agreed to pose naked.
It was this role that helped finally open the door to the big Steenbergen cinema. Further, she can be seen in the role of Dr. Brown's beloved in the magnificent and well-known film "Back to the Future 3". Although her appearance in this film was only the will of the children who dreamed of seeing their mother in their favorite film series.
Mary Steenbergen can be seen in the films: What's Eating Gilbert Grape?, Elf, Nixon. In the Christmas comedy Elf, the actress played a woman who makes the unusual discovery that her husband is the father of one of Santa's elves.
Recently, Mary began to give preference exclusively to comedy films. However, sometimes there are dramatic roles in TV shows and movies. In total, she starred in89 films and series.
In 2009, the actress received her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
First husband
In 1980, Mary married colleague Malcolm McDowall, whom you may recognize from his role in A Clockwork Orange. They had mutual understanding, passion and love, but the marriage did not last long, and already in 1990 the couple announced their divorce.
However, this marriage brought happiness to both parties. In 1981, the couple had a daughter, Lilly Amanda, and two years later, a son, Charles Malcolm. By the way, the children of the star couple continued the dynasty of actors and play in the movies.
Second husband
In 1995, the actress remarried and has been happily married for 21 years. As Mary Steenbergen herself said, she and Ted Danson were meant for each other. “We laugh all the time, rejoice and fool around. Even when the day is striking in its routine, we try to color it. We always tell the truth, even if it is very difficult. We do not accept each other as an attachment or part of the family. I love him, appreciate and respect him, and he appreciates, respects and loves me.” This is how the talented actress describes her marriage.
Facts about the actress
In addition to the above, I would like to add some facts from the life of the wonderful actress Mary Steenbergen:
- Back in 1989, Mary received an honorary doctorate, and in 2006 Lyon College recognized her as a Doctor of Humane Letters.
- Mary is a close friend of Hillary Clinton and supports her in all election campaigns,along with her husband.
- In 2012, Steenbergen became a grandmother. Her little beautiful granddaughter was named Clementine.
- The actress spends all her free time on her family, or rather, on her beloved spouse.
- Mary is a business woman and can't be idle for a minute.
- She owns a company she owns with her daughter. Nell's Compass is named after the actress' mother.
- In addition, she owns a store that sells home decor and home furnishings.
- Now the actress plays one of the main roles in the comedy fantasy sitcom The Last Man on Earth.
- In this role, Mary Steenbergen, whose photo you will see below, plays the accordion. The actress herself says that she is obsessed with this musical instrument and wants to learn how to play it professionally.
This is such a talented and completely unforgettable actress Steenbergen. Her hardening, fortitude and desire to fight any system can only be envied. The new season of The Last Man on Earth has already been released, so if you want to evaluate her serial role in the sitcom, then go ahead and watch it!
