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Mary McDonnell on "Battlestar Galactica"
Mary McDonnell on "Battlestar Galactica" - © SCI FI Channel
Mary McDonnell stars as President Laura Roslin on SCI FI Channel's "Battlestar Galactica." Thrust into the role of president after a deadly Cylon attack kills most of the civilian government, President Laura Roslin is dying of breast cancer. She secretly takes an ancient medication, whose hallucinogenic properties lead her to believe she is a tool of destiny.

Two-time Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated actress Mary McDonnell has transformed both period and present day screen roles into dynamic character portrayals. Among Mary McDonnell's film credits are Richard Kelley's "Donnie Darko," Lawrence Kasdan's "Grand Canyon" and "Mumford," John Sayles' "Matewan" and "Passion Fish" with Alfre Woodard, Kevin Costner's "Dances With Wolves," "Sneakers" with Robert Redford and Sidney Poitier, "Blue Chips," and "Independence Day" (her first journey into Science Fiction).

For television, Mary McDonnell recently completed "Mrs. Harris" for HBO, opposite Annette Bening and Ben Kingsley. Prior to that, Mary McDonnell appeared in "The Locket for Hallmark" with Vanessa Redgrave. Mary McDonnell received a 2002 Emmy Nomination for her work as Eleanor Carter on "ER." Other television credits include: "High Society" with Jean Smart, "Replacing Dad," "For All Time," "Behind the Mask" – all for CBS, Arthur Miller's "American Clock" for TNT and "O Pioneers!" for PBS with her husband, actor Randle Mell.

Equally at home in film, television, and theater, Mary McDonnell starred on Broadway in the title role of Wendy Wasserstein's Pulitzer-Prize-winning play "The Heidi Chronicles," Tennessee Williams' "Summer and Smoke" (Miss Alma), and "Execution of Justice" (Maryanne White). Off-Broadway, Mary McDonnell performed in many N.Y. and World premieres of some of the finest American Playwrights, among them, Sam Shepard's Pulitzer prize "Buried Child," and John Patrick Shanley's "Savage In Limbo." Mary McDonnell received an Obie award for her performance in Emily Mann's "Still Life." Some of Mary McDonnell's other credits both off Broadway and regionally are "Three Ways Home," "A Weekend Near Madison," "The Vagina Monologues," "Twelfth Night," "A Midsummer Nights Dream," "Three Sisters," and "A Doll's House."

Mary McDonnell last appeared on the stage in Los Angeles as "Troy" in the play "James and The Handless Maiden," directed by Mell. Mary McDonnell is also in the process of adapting the renowned Irish columnist and novelist Nuala O' Faolain's "Are You Somebody?" into a one-woman show.






MARY MCDONNELL: FACTS

How tall is Mary McDonnell? How old is Mary McDonnell? Where was Mary McDonnell born? Find out here.

Age: 57 years old
Birthday: April 28, 1952
Height: 5' 6"
Birthplace: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Husband: Randle Mell



MARY MCDONNELL: NEWS


Mary McDonnell on "Battlestar Galactica"Stars of "Battlestar Galactica" Will Present the Top Ten List on the Late Show with David Letterman, Wednesday, March 19 — Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, Tricia Helfer and Lucy Lawless are among those set to appear. Read more...

 
 
 
 
MARY MCDONNELL: TWEETS

Oh ok I can haz sleep now?? Yeap night, even if SVU is on, i still need to sleep. OMFG Mary McDonnell tomorrow, *DIES*
2 hours ago
@mindlint Rob Benedict and Mary McDonnell (From #BSG)! :D
4 hours ago
@moryan Good point. I can't wait. Mary McDonnell was excellent.
1 day ago
@deefordisney Not final episodes of all time -- just 3 more from season. Glad Mary McDonnell will be back :)
1 day ago
Alrighty, I can haz shower now? OMG what to wear I will be seeing Mariah, but all my nice clothes are drying for Mary Mcdonnell weekend, ekk
1 day ago
Those who r coming to Birmingham this weekend 2 c Mary Mcdonnell, venture to the german markets. You'll have a blast. I'll b in London, nuts
2 days ago
RT @moryan: #TheCloser airs 3 eps on TNT starintg 12/7. Beau Bridges guests 12/14. Mary McDonnell from #BSG returns 12/21. Nice holiday ...
2 days ago
@Virgotex Yes, Mary McDonnell will play in two episodes of #Closer as Capt. Sharon Raydor -- she played the role twice last summer
2 days ago
Was that Mary McDonnell on the preview for new Closer episode?
2 days ago
RT @moryan: #TheCloser airs 3 eps on TNT starintg 12/7. Beau Bridges guests 12/14. Mary McDonnell from #BSG returns 12/21
3 days ago
RT @moryan - #TheCloser airs 3 eps on TNT staring 12/7. Beau Bridges guests 12/14. Mary McDonnell returns 12/21. Nice holiday present!
3 days ago
Mary McDonnell nude, now that's sexy!
3 days ago
@MyMt27: The return of #TheCloser taps into my inner squee in a way I can't describe. Adding Mary McDonnell? My cup o' happy runneths over!
3 days ago
RT @moryan #TheCloser airs 3 eps on TNT starintg 12/7. Beau Bridges guests 12/14. Mary McDonnell returns 12/21. Nice holiday present!
3 days ago
omg @cailaball RT @moryan: #TheCloser airs 3 eps on TNT starintg 12/7. Beau Bridges guests 12/14. Mary McDonnell from #BSG returns 12/21.
3 days ago
Yay! RT @moryan: #TheCloser airing 3 eps in Dec. Beau Bridges guests 12/14. Mary McDonnell from #BSG returns 12/21. Nice holiday present!
3 days ago