Mary Louise Wilson

Biography

Mary Louise Wilson (born November 12, 1931) is an American actress, singer, and comedian. In a career that has spanned more than 50 years, she has appeared in numerous plays, films and television shows. In film, notable credits include Klute (1971), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), Teachers (1984), The Money Pit (1986), Pet Sematary (1989), Green Card (1990), Stepmom (1998), Nebraska (2013), and Ocean's Eight (2018). Wilson has appeared in many television series such as Maude, Lou Grant, Remember WENN, Frasier, The Sopranos, Nurse Jackie, Mozart in the Jungle, Modern Family, and Orange Is the New Black, usually in guest roles. Wilson has had scores of stage roles, making her Broadway debut in Hot Spot (1963) starring Judy Holliday. For her role as "Big" Edie Beale in the musical Grey Gardens (2006), Wilson won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a...

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2018
    Ocean's Eight

    Marlene • Acting

  2. 2015
  3. 2013
    Nebraska

    Aunt Martha • Acting

  4. 2003
    The Third Date

    Lulu • Acting

  5. 2002
    The Women

    Mrs. Morehead • Acting

  6. 1999
    A Season for Miracles

    Corinna • Acting

  7. 1999
    24 Nights

    Lillian • Acting

  8. 1999
    The History of Glamour

    Grace Greenberg (voice) • Acting

Mary Louise Wilson - Aperture