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Mary Doyle (actor)

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Mary Doyle
Born(1931-07-21)July 21, 1931
DiedJune 8, 1995(1995-06-08) (aged 63)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1956–1995
SpouseJohn A. McQiggan

Mary Doyle (July 21, 1931 – June 8, 1995) was an American theatre actress who also appeared on TV between 1956 and 1982.

Early life and career

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Doyle was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and was the younger sister of actor David Doyle.[1] She acted in productions of the Lincoln Community Playhouse[2] and graduated from the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre.[3]

Doyle's television appearances included The Philco Television Playhouse,[3] Charlie's Angels and Bridget Loves Bernie, the latter two shows that featured her brother David in prominent roles. She also starred in the 1976 Broadway play Best Friend.[citation needed] Her other work on Broadway included performing in The Glass Menagerie (1983), Clothes for a Summer Hotel (1980), Best Friend (1976), Equus (1974), and King Henry V (1969).[4]

Personal life and death

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Doyle was married to producer John A. McQiggan.[5] She died of lung cancer in New York City, at the age of 63.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Oliver, Myrna (March 1, 1997). "David Doyle; Actor on 'Charlie's Angels'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  2. ^ "Ex-Lincolnites, Dennis and Doyle, Play Broadway". The Lincoln Sunday Journal and Star. Nebraska, Lincoln. November 3, 1974. p. 91. Retrieved February 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b "'Foolish Notion' at Hayloft; Mary Doyle in Starring Role". The Lincoln Sunday Journal and Star. Nebraska, Lincoln. August 9, 1953. p. 42. Retrieved February 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Mary Doyle". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  5. ^ "Producer to leave Milwaukee troupe". The New York Times. February 23, 1966. p. 46. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  6. ^ "Mary Doyle, Actress, 63". The New York Times. June 10, 1995.
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