Mary Nell Steenburgen (born February 8, 1953) is an American actress, comedian, singer, and songwriter. After studying at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse in the 1970s, she made her professional acting debut in the Western comedy film Goin' South (1978). Steenburgen went on to earn critical acclaim for her role in Time After Time (1979) and Jonathan Demme's comedy-drama film Melvin and Howard (1980), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Mary Steenburgen

Acting Born February 8, 1953 Newport, Arkansas, USA

Mary Nell Steenburgen (born February 8, 1953) is an American actress, comedian, singer, and songwriter. After studying at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse in the 1970s, she made her professional acting debut in the Western comedy film Goin' South (1978). Steenburgen went on to earn critical acclaim for her role in Time After Time (1979) and Jonathan Demme's comedy-drama film Melvin and Howard (1980), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Grace Rinato

Late Night with Seth Meyers

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The Kelly Clarkson Show

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American Dad!

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American Dad!

Dr. Fay Petit (voice)

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

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The View

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The Jennifer Hudson Show

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LIVE with Kelly and Mark

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Frasier

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