Mare Winningham
Known for
Mare Winningham is an American actress and singer born in Phoenix, Arizona, whose career spans four decades of film and television. She earned an Oscar nomination for 'Georgia' and appeared in the disaster blockbuster 'Geostorm' and the legal drama 'Dark Waters'. Her television work includes recurring arcs on 'American Horror Story' and a role on 'Grey's Anatomy' as Meredith's mother. A veteran character actress respected for her range, she remains a steady presence in both film and prestige television.
Mare Winningham
33 Movies
32 Series
Mare Winningham is an American actress and singer born in Phoenix, Arizona, whose career spans four decades of film and television. She earned an Oscar nomination for 'Georgia' and appeared in the disaster blockbuster 'Geostorm' and the legal drama 'Dark Waters'. Her television work includes recurring arcs on 'American Horror Story' and a role on 'Grey's Anatomy' as Meredith's mother. A veteran character actress respected for her range, she remains a steady presence in both film and prestige television.
Movies
Plays Cassandra Jennings
Geostorm
2017
Plays Elsie Cahill
Brothers
2009
Plays Darlene Kiger
Dark Waters
2019
Plays Baker Margaret
Mirror Mirror
2012
Plays Doris Boudlin
News of the World
2020
Plays Mattie Blaylock
Wyatt Earp
1994
Plays Wendy Beamish
St. Elmo's Fire
1985
Plays Janice
O.G.
2018
Plays Mary Hess
Philomena
2013
Plays Emily Carson
Turner & Hooch
1989
Plays Candy
Shy People
1987
Plays Lois Simmons
The War
1994
Plays Layla Mullich
Dandelion
2004
Plays Brenda Carlucci
Made in Heaven
1987
Plays Julie Peters
Miracle Mile
1989
Plays Larissa Johnson
Swing Vote
2008
Plays Martha 'Patsy' Jefferson Randolph
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal
2000
Plays Mom (voice)
Death Wish
2024
Plays Lottie Von Riesen
All My Puny Sorrows
2022
Plays Polina Andryevna
The Seagull
2018
Plays Modeena Dandridge
One Trick Pony
1980
Plays Catherine Braverton
Under Pressure
1997
Plays Professor Durham
Rob Peace
2024
Plays Singer
Teresa's Tattoo
1994
Plays Margaret Ryder
Love Is Never Silent
1985
Plays Belle, Enoch's Mother
War Eagle, Arkansas
2007
Plays Georgia Flood
Georgia
1995
Plays Carol Severance
Threshold
1981
Plays Dawn
Hard Promises
1992
Plays Chris
The Women's Room
1980
Plays Aunt Mamie Nash
The Adventures of Ociee Nash
2004
Plays Elizabeth Laine
Girl From the North Country
2024
Plays Pat
Nobody's Fool
1986
TV Shows
Plays Alicia Spencer
American Horror Story
2011
Plays Cherry Lockhart
The Affair
2014
Plays Lynne Young
Clubhouse
2004
Plays Jeannie Anderson
The Outsider
2020
Plays Dottie Shaw
The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire
2003
Plays Diane Mallum
Dopesick
2021
Plays Ida Corwin
Mildred Pierce
2011
Plays Susan Grey
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Justine ONeill
The Thorn Birds
1983
Plays Chandi Heffner
Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke
1999
Plays Amanda Lee
ER
1994
Plays Nettie Peters
The Young Pioneers
1978
Plays Sally McCoy
Hatfields & McCoys
2012
Plays Margaret Ryder
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Lurleen Wallace
George Wallace
1997
Plays Mary Wilkes
Intruders
1992
Plays Martha 'Patsy' Jefferson Randolph
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal
2000
Plays Agatha Seagrave
Under the Dome
2013
Plays Ellis Hartley Monroe
Torchwood
2006
Plays Sarah McCain
Mad About You
1992
Plays Elaine Al-Zacar
24
2001
Plays Patrice Kelly
Boston Legal
2004
Plays Merilee
Family
1976
Plays Kate Morris (segment "Still Life")
Night Visions
2001
Plays Eileen Piper
Six Feet Under
2001
Plays Dr. Maggie de Santo
Touched by an Angel
1994
Plays Norma Lewis (segment "Button, Button")
The Twilight Zone
1985
Plays Celeste Cooper (2010)
Cold Case
2003
Plays Katherine Donovan
CSI: NY
2004
Plays Joey Carston
Starsky & Hutch
1975
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Girl From the North Country
Full Filmography
Your Friends & Neighbors
Elaine Naft · 1 episode
2025–
TV
Girl From the North Country
Elizabeth Laine
2024
Film
Death Wish
Mom (voice)
2024
Film
Rob Peace
Professor Durham
2024
Film
All My Puny Sorrows
Lottie Von Riesen
2022
Film
Dopesick
Diane Mallum · 7 episodes
2021–
TV
News of the World
Doris Boudlin
2020
Film
The Outsider
Jeannie Anderson · 10 episodes
2020–
TV
Dark Waters
Darlene Kiger
2019
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mare Winningham and where are they from?
Mare Winningham is 67 years old, born on May 16, 1959 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Mare Winningham?
Mare Winningham is best known for roles in Geostorm, Brothers, Mirror Mirror.
How many movies has Mare Winningham been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), Mare Winningham has appeared in 33 movies and 32 TV shows.
What was Mare Winningham's first movie?
The career of Mare Winningham began with Special Olympics (1978).
What is Mare Winningham's most recent movie or series?
Mare Winningham's most recent release is Your Friends & Neighbors, which premiered on April 10, 2025.
What TV shows has Mare Winningham appeared in?
On television, Mare Winningham has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, American Horror Story, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Under the Dome.
Mare Winningham
1959-05-16 · Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Mary Megan "Mare" Winningham (born May 16, 1959) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is the recipient of two Primetime Emmy Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award.