Mary McDonnell
🎂 Apr 28, 1952 (74)
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
Working since the 1980s, Mary McDonnell is an actress from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA. Donnie Darko remains one of their most celebrated performances, playing Rose Darko. Their work further includes Independence Day and Dances with Wolves. Over more than 44 years they have gathered close to 40 films and 23 TV productions, working mainly across genres like drama, mystery, fantasy. They have been nominated for a Academy Award.
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Independence Day
1996
Scream 4
2011
Dances with Wolves
1990
Sneakers
1992
Donnie Darko
2001
Broke
2025
Margin Call
2011
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf
2021
Mumford
1999
Grand Canyon
1991
Passion Fish
1992
Blue Chips
1994
Tiger Warsaw
1988
Matewan
1987
You Can Thank Me Later
1998
Garbo Talks
1984
Nola
2003
A Father's Choice
2000
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Twelve Dates 'Til Christmas
Delilah
2025–
TV
Broke
Kathy Brandywine
2025
Film
The Fall of the House of Usher
Madeline Usher
2023–
TV
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf
Lady Zerbst (voice)
2021
Film
Rebel
Helen
2021–
TV
Fargo
Ruby Goldfarb
2014–
TV
Major Crimes
Captain Sharon Raydor
2012–
TV
Margin Call
Mary Rogers
2011
Film
Scream 4
Kate Roberts
2011
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mary McDonnell?
Mary McDonnell is 74 years old, born on April 28, 1952 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA.
Where is Mary McDonnell from?
Mary McDonnell was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Mary McDonnell?
Mary McDonnell is best known as an actor for Donnie Darko, Independence Day, Dances with Wolves.
How many movies has Mary McDonnell been in?
Mary McDonnell has appeared in 39 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Mary McDonnell's first movie?
Mary McDonnell's first credited film was Money on the Side (1982).
What is Mary McDonnell's most recent movie?
Mary McDonnell's most recent movie is Broke (2025).
What are Mary McDonnell's best movies?
Mary McDonnell's most acclaimed films include: Donnie Darko (2001), Independence Day (1996), Dances with Wolves (1990), Scream 4 (2011), Margin Call (2011).
What TV shows has Mary McDonnell appeared in?
Mary McDonnell is known for TV work including: Grey's Anatomy, Fargo, Battlestar Galactica, Battlestar Galactica.
How long has Mary McDonnell been working in film?
Mary McDonnell has been active since 1982 — a career spanning 44 years.
Mary McDonnell
1952-04-28 · Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Eileen McDonnell (born April 28, 1952) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She received Academy Award nominations for her roles as Stands With A Fist in Dances With Wolves and May-Alice Culhane in Passion Fish. McDonnell is well known for her performances as President Laura Roslin in Battlestar Galactica, First Lady Marilyn Whitmore in Independence Day, and Rose in Donnie Darko. She was featured as Captain Sharon Raydor during seasons 5–7 of the TNT series The Closer and starred as Commander Sharon Raydor in the spin-off series Major Crimes on the same network. In 2023, she played Madeleine Usher in the miniseries The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix.Mary McDonnell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.