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Mary Joy
Known for
Mary Joy is a durable American actress who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching her. The first screen credit dates from 1985. 30 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. In cinemas, 'The Ring Two' is the work that stuck — Sister Elizabeth, specifically. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'The Rundown'.
Mary Joy
Turns 78 today
18 Movies
12 Series
Mary Joy is a durable American actress who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching her. The first screen credit dates from 1985. 30 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. In cinemas, 'The Ring Two' is the work that stuck — Sister Elizabeth, specifically. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'The Rundown'.
Movies
Plays Sylvia
Secretary
2002
Plays Sister Elizabeth
The Ring Two
2005
Plays Teacher
Fatal Attraction
1987
Plays Female Orderly
Detachment
2011
Plays Professor
The Rundown
2003
Plays Sally Wyman
The Life List
2025
Plays Cocktail Waitress
Desperately Seeking Susan
1985
Plays Dot
The Book of Henry
2017
Plays Marilyn
The Other Woman
2010
Plays Estelle the Realtor
Freeheld
2015
Plays Waitress
Mojave Moon
1996
Plays Lori
Dark Horse
2012
Plays Goldfish Lady
The Whoopee Boys
1986
Plays Cora
Girls Town
1996
Plays Frances Loader
Tune in Tomorrow...
1990
Plays Mother
Women and Wallace
1990
Plays Esther Trigliani
Joey Breaker
1993
Plays Couple
Candy Mountain
1988
TV Shows
Plays Sylvia
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
1987
Plays Voice (voice)
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Ms. Dobrinski
Law & Order
1990
Plays Jerry Jempsen's Ex-wife
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Plays Edwige
Gotham
2014
Plays Mona
ER
1994
Plays Mrs. West
Veep
2012
Plays Stage Manager
Smash
2012
Plays Marla
Divorce
2016
Plays Dolores Lanagan
Boston Public
2000
Plays Kevin Saxton's Neighbor
FBI
2018
Plays Mother
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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The Life List
Full Filmography
FBI
Kevin Saxton's Neighbor · 1 episode
2025
TV
The Life List
Sally Wyman
2025
Film
Divorce
Marla · 1 episode
2018
TV
The Book of Henry
Dot
2017
Film
Gotham
Edwige · 1 episode
2015
TV
Veep
Mrs. West · 1 episode
2015
TV
Freeheld
Estelle the Realtor
2015
Film
Smash
Stage Manager · 1 episode
2012
TV
Dark Horse
Lori
2012
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mary Joy and where are they from?
Mary Joy is 78 years old, born on August 25, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Mary Joy?
Mary Joy is best known for roles in The Ring Two, The Rundown, Detachment.
How many movies has Mary Joy been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Mary Joy has appeared in 18 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Mary Joy's first movie?
The career of Mary Joy began with Desperately Seeking Susan (1985).
What is Mary Joy's most recent movie or series?
Mary Joy's most recent release is The Life List, which premiered on March 27, 2025.
What TV shows has Mary Joy appeared in?
On television, Mary Joy has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Gotham, Gilmore Girls, ER.
Mary Joy
1948-08-25 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Joy is a durable American actress who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching her. The first screen credit dates from 1985. 30 appearances between the two screens is the plain arithmetic of it. In cinemas, 'The Ring Two' is the work that stuck — Sister Elizabeth, specifically. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'The Rundown'.