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Mary Tyler Moore

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Mary Tyler Moore

Born December 29, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USADied January 25, 201733 films

Mary Tyler Moore (December 29, 1936 – January 25, 2017) was an American actress, producer, and social advocate. She is best known for her roles on The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966) and The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977), which "helped define a new vision of American womanhood" and "appealed to an audience facing the new trials of modern-day existence". Moore won seven Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Ordinary People. Moore is also known for her supporting role in the musical film Thoroughly Modern Millie. Moore was an advocate for animal rights, vegetarianism and diabetes prevention.

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Ordinary People posterFirst watchOrdinary People19807.4as Beth JarrettBeth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt.View film

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33 films as actor
  1. 2009Against the CurrentLiz' Mom
  2. 2005Snow WonderLula
  3. 2004The Dick Van Dyke Show RevisitedLaura Petrie
  4. 2003BlessingsLydia Blessing
  5. 2003The Gin GameFonsia Dorsey
  6. 2002Miss Lettie and MeLettie Anderson
  7. 2002CheatsMrs. Stark
  8. 2001Like Mother Like Son: The Strange Story of Sante and Kenny KimesSante Chambers Kimes / Eva Guerrero
  9. 2000Labor PainsEsther Raymond
  10. 2000Mary and RhodaMary Richards-Cronin
  11. 1997Keys to TulsaCynthia Boudreau
  12. 1997PaybackKathryn Stanfill
  13. 1996Flirting with DisasterPearl Coplin
  14. 1996Stolen Memories: Secrets from the Rose GardenJessica
  15. 1993Stolen BabiesGeorgia Tann
  16. 1990Thanksgiving DayPaula Schloss
  17. 1990The Last Best YearWendy Haller
  18. 1986Just Between FriendsHolly Davis
  19. 1985Finnegan Begin AgainLiz DeHaan
  20. 1984HeartsoundsMartha Weinman Lear
  21. 1982Six WeeksCharlotte Dreyfus
  22. 1980Ordinary PeopleBeth Jarrett
  23. 1978First, You CryBetty Rollin
  24. 1976Mary's Incredible DreamAngel / Devil / Woman
  25. 1969Run a Crooked MileElizabeth Sutton
  26. 1969Change of HabitSister Michelle Gallagher
  27. 1968Don't Just Stand ThereMartine Randall
  28. 1968What's So Bad About Feeling Good?Liz
  29. 1967Thoroughly Modern MillieMiss Dorothy Brown
  30. 1961X-15Pamela Stewart
  31. 1960The Fatal ImpulseMary Snyder
  32. 1958Once Upon a Horse...Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
  33. 1957Operation Mad BallNurse (uncredited)