Mary Walsh
Actress · Writer · Since 1997
Known for
If longevity counts for anything, Mary Walsh is an actress who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 'Below' is a second title with real reach. The filmography leans toward comedy. She has been working on screen for more than 50 years. Ask a viewer to place Mary Walsh and the answer usually comes back 'The Grand Seduction'.
Mary Walsh
Actress · Writer · Since 1997
34 Movies · 12 Series
If longevity counts for anything, Mary Walsh is an actress who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. 'Below' is a second title with real reach. The filmography leans toward comedy. She has been working on screen for more than 50 years. Ask a viewer to place Mary Walsh and the answer usually comes back 'The Grand Seduction'.
Movies
Plays Lina Paventi
Mambo Italiano
2003
Plays Mrs. Nash
Purgatory
2026
Plays Vera
The Grand Seduction
2014
Plays Allison
Closet Monster
2016
Plays Mildred
Happy Place
2020
Plays Grandmother
Mummering Legends
2021
Plays Bride
Crackie
2009
Plays Carne
Terror Train
2022
Plays Lenora Pardy
The Boys of St. Vincent: 15 Years Later
1992
Plays Cookie Pottie
New Waterford Girl
1999
Plays May
Deaner '89
2024
Plays Queenie
Sweetland
2023
Plays Heady Nolan
The Adventure of Faustus Bidgood
1986
Director
Plays Aunt Millie Bishop
Young Triffie's Been Made Away With
2007
Plays Rose
Bleacher Bums
2001
Plays Oona Vokey
Secret Nation
1992
Plays Katherine Greenborne
The Quality Of Life
2008
Plays Rose Owen
Geraldine's Fortune
2004
Plays Edna
Hunting Pignut
2017
Plays Violet
Violet
2000
TV Shows
Plays Mayor Linda Best
Below
2026
Plays Annie
The Institute
2025
Plays Vicky Gumble
Hudson & Rex
2019
Plays Miranda Cahill
Republic of Doyle
2010
Plays Patty
Resident Alien
2021
Plays The Missus
The Missus Downstairs
2021
Plays Verna McBride
Slasher
2016
Plays Sally Smoot
Murdoch Mysteries
2008
Plays Heedia
Lexx
1997
Plays Odelle
Rookie Blue
2010
Plays Nancy Weiland
Transplant
2020
Plays Miss Pick
Emily of New Moon
1998
Latest Trailers
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Deaner '89
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Below
Mayor Linda Best
2026Season 1
Purgatory
Mrs. Nash
2026
Dancing on the Elephant
Edna
2025
The Institute
Annie
2025Season 1
Deaner '89
May
2024
Resident Alien
Patty
2024Season 3
Sweetland
Queenie
2023
Party Pirate
Captain Power
2023
Terror Train
Carne
2022
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mary Walsh and where are they from?
Mary Walsh is 74 years old, born on May 13, 1952 in St. John's, Newfoundland.
What are the most famous roles of Mary Walsh?
Mary Walsh is best known for roles in The Grand Seduction, Closet Monster, Mambo Italiano.
How many movies has Mary Walsh been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1976), Mary Walsh has appeared in 32 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Mary Walsh's first movie?
The career of Mary Walsh began with Dolly Cake (1976).
What is Mary Walsh's most recent movie or series?
Mary Walsh's most recent release is Below, which premiered on October 8, 2026.
What TV shows has Mary Walsh appeared in?
On television, Mary Walsh has appeared in Resident Alien, Slasher, Murdoch Mysteries, Below.
Mary Walsh
1952-05-13 · St. John's, Newfoundland
Mary Cynthia Walsh, CM was born on May 13, 1952, in St. John's, Newfoundland, and is an actress and comedian and social activist. A sufferer of macular degeneration, she has served from time to time as a spokesperson for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB). Walsh's son Jesse was born in 1989. She has been married to Memorial University of Newfoundland English professor Don Nichol since 2002.Mary Walsh (actress), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia