Mary McCormack
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 McCormack in 2012 |
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| Born | Mary Catherine McCormack February 8, 1969 Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse(s) | Michael Morris (2003–present; 3 children) |
Mary Catherine McCormack (born February 8, 1969) is an American actress. Known for her work in television, she has had leading roles as Justine Appleton in the series Murder One (1995–97), as Deputy National Security Adviser Kate Harper in The West Wing (2004–06) and as Mary Shannon in In Plain Sight (2008–12).
Her film roles include Private Parts (1997); Deep Impact (1998); True Crime (1999); High Heels and Low Lifes (2001); K-PAX (2001); Right at Your Door (2006), and 1408 (2007).
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Personal life [edit]
McCormack was born in Plainfield, New Jersey. She is the daughter of clinical therapist Norah and car dealership and ice cream parlor owner William McCormack.[1] Her parents divorced in 1990.[2] She has a sister Bridget, a former professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School[3] and justice of the Michigan Supreme Court,[4] and a brother William, an actor[5] who has appeared in a recurring role as FBI agent Robert O'Connor on In Plain Sight.
In 1983, McCormack graduated from The Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison, New Jersey. In 1991, she received her BA in comparative arts, specifically painting and creative writing, from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.[6]
In July 2003, McCormack married Brothers & Sisters producer Michael Morris. They have three daughters, Margaret (born 2004), Rose (born 2007), and Lillian (born 2011).[7] McCormack is the godmother of In Plain Sight co-star Fred Weller's daughter.[8]
Career [edit]
McCormack began her acting career at age 12, performing in Gian Carlo Menotti's Christmas opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors.[citation needed] She continued her stage work in musicals and finished an acting program at the William Esper Studio.[2] She has worked in New York theater productions, including The Atlantic Theater Company, Alice's 4th Floor, and Naked Angels, where she appeared in Jon Robin Baitz's A Fair Country.[citation needed]
McCormack portrayed Justine Appleton on Murder One (1995–1997)[2] and also starred in the HBO series K Street, which aired for only ten episodes.[citation needed] She starred in Howard Stern's movie Private Parts in 1997.[2] In 2004, McCormack joined the cast of The West Wing as Deputy National Security Advisor and ex-CIA officer Kate Harper. Her character soon became a recurring role and remained throughout the last three seasons until the series finale.[9]
McCormack starred in USA Network series In Plain Sight. She portrayed Mary Shannon, a deputy United States marshal attached to the Albuquerque, New Mexico, office of the Federal Witness Security Program (WITSEC), more commonly known as the Federal Witness Protection Program. On July 28, 2010, the show was renewed for its fourth and fifth seasons, to run in 2011 and 2012.[10] The show was cancelled in 2011, making the fifth season its last.[11] After its end, McCormack was cast as the lead in Kari Lizer's untitled comedy pilot on ABC.[12]
McCormack was nominated for the 2008 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play for the role of Gretchen in the 2008 Broadway revival of Boeing Boeing.[13]
In 2012 McCormack re-united with the cast of West Wing to film a video that served both as a reminder that US voters should vote for non-partisan candidates when they cast their ballots and as a video promoting McCormack's sister's ultimately successful judicial candidacy for the Michigan State Supreme Court.[14]
Filmography [edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1994 | Miracle on 34th Street | Myrna Foy | |
| 1995 | Backfire! | Sarah Jackson | |
| 1997 | Colin Fitz Lives! | Moira | |
| 1997 | Private Parts | Alison Stern | |
| 1997 | Fathers' Day | Virginia Farrell (uncredited) | |
| 1997 | The Alarmist | Sally | |
| 1998 | Deep Impact | Andrea Baker | |
| 1998 | Harvest | Agent Becka Anslinger | |
| 1999 | Getting to Know You | Leila Lee | |
| 1999 | True Crime | Michelle Ziegler | |
| 1999 | Mystery, Alaska | Donna Biebe | |
| 1999 | The Big Tease | Monique | |
| 2000 | Other Voices | Anna | |
| 2000 | The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy | Anne | |
| 2000 | Gun Shy | Gloria Minetti Nesstra | |
| 2000 | East of A | Daphne | |
| 2001 | BigLove | Phoebe | Short film |
| 2001 | High Heels and Low Lifes | Frances | |
| 2001 | World Traveler | Margaret | |
| 2001 | K-PAX | Rachel Powell | |
| 2002 | Full Frontal | Linda | |
| 2003 | Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star | Grace Finney | |
| 2005 | Madison | Bonnie McCormick | |
| 2006 | Right at Your Door | Lexi | |
| 2006 | For Your Consideration | Pilgrim Woman | |
| 2007 | 1408 | Lily | |
| 2009 | Streetcar | Casting Director | Short film |
| 2012 | Should've Been Romeo | Ellen |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Law & Order | Rickie | Episode: "Doubles" |
| 1995 | The Wright Verdicts | Beth Eckhart | Episode: "Family Matters" |
| 1995–1997 | Murder One | Justine Appleton | 41 episodes |
| 1997 | Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer | Justine Appleton | TV miniseries |
| 2001 | More, Patience | Patience More | TV movie |
| 2002 | Julie Lydecker | Julie Lydecker | TV movie |
| 2003 | K Street | Maggie Morris | 10 episodes |
| 2003 | ER | Debbie | Episode: "The Lost" Episode: "Makemba" |
| 2004 | Traffic | Carole McKay | TV miniseries |
| 2004–2006 | The West Wing | Kate Harper | 48 episodes |
| 2006 | ER | Debbie | 4 episodes |
| 2008 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Mary Shannon | Episode: "Contract" |
| 2008–2012 | In Plain Sight | Mary Shannon | 61 episodes, lead role |
| 2012 | The Unprofessional | Hilary Pfeiffer-Dunne | TV movie, pre-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Cabaret | Sally Bowles | Replacement |
| 2008 | Boeing-Boeing | Gretchen |
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2010 | In Plain Sight | Episode: "Father Goes West" |
References [edit]
- ^ Mary McCormack Biography (1969-) Film Reference.com
- ^ a b c d Michael A. Lipton (April 7, 1997). "Buddy Mary". People.com. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
- ^ "Bridget M. McCormack, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Clinical Professor of Law" Bio at Michigan Law
- ^ Mike Householder (November 9, 2012). "GOP Holds on to Michigan Supreme Court Majority". Insurance Journal. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
- ^ Frazier Moore (June 1, 2008). "'In Plain Sight': Mary McCormack relishes chance to play a character with flaws". The Herald. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
- ^ "Trinity College Alumni Pages Class of 1991". Trinity College. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
- ^ Julie Jordan (September 11, 2011). "Mary McCormack Welcomes a Daughter". People.com. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
- ^ Brian Gallagher (June 1, 2008). "Mary McCormack and Frederick Weller Dish on In Plain Sight". Movieweb. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
- ^ James Hibberd (February 19, 2012). "'West Wing' actress to star in ABC comedy pilot". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (July 28, 2010). "'In Plain Sight' Renewed by USA for Two More Seasons". TVbythenumbers.zap2it.com. Retrieved July 13, 2011.
- ^ James Hibberd (August 11, 2011). "USA cancels In Plain Sight". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
- ^ Vlada Gelman (February 19, 2012). "Mary McCormack Cast in ABC Comedy Pilot". TVLine.com. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
- ^ Nominations Tony Awards
- ^ Dawson Bell (September 20, 2012). "West Wing casts reunites for Bridget Mary McCormack". http://www.mccormackforjustice.com. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
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