Mary Louise Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 12, 1931 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1963–present |
| Spouse(s) | Alfred Cibelli (m. 1965; div. 1968) |
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 a number of plays, films and television shows. Wilson's most notable work includes a Tony Award-winning role on Broadway in Grey Gardens.[1] She is also known for her appearances on One Day at a Time.
Early life
Wilson was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.[2] She married fellow actor Alfred “Chibbie” Cibelli on April 6, 1965 in New Haven. They were married for three years before the union ended in divorce.[3]
Work
Stage
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Obie Award[7] | Distinguished Performance by an Actress | Full Gallop | Won |
| 1998 | Tony Award[8] | Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical | Cabaret | Nominated |
| 1999 | Drama Desk Award[9] | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Bosoms and Neglect | Nominated |
| 2004 | Drama Desk Award[10] | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | The Beard of Avon | Nominated |
| 2006 | Outer Critics Circle Award[11] | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Grey Gardens | Nominated |
| Lucille Lortel Award[12] | Outstanding Performance by a Featured Actress | Nominated | ||
| Drama League Award[13] | Distinguished Performance | Nominated | ||
| 2007 | Tony Award[14] | Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical | Won | |
| Richard Seff Award[15] | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production | Won | ||
| 2012 | Obie Award[16] | Distinguished Performance by an Actress | 4000 Miles | Won |
| Drama League Award[17] | Distinguished Performance | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | Outer Critics Circle Award[18] | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | On the Twentieth Century | Nominated |
References
- ^ http://www.playbill.com/article/mary-louise-wilson-older-wiser-and-loving-it-in-off-broadways-4000-miles-com-180226
- ^ Wilson, Mary Louise. My First Hundred Years in Show Business: A Memoir. Abrams Press, 2015. Print.
- ^ "Mary L Wilson in the Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1959-2012". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
- ^ https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/mary-louise-wilson-65252
- ^ http://www.iobdb.com/CreditableEntity/5299
- ^ https://www.actorsequity.org/join/HIGMEC/MaryLouiseWilson/
- ^ https://www.playbill.com/article/winners-of-the-1996-obie-awards-com-67882
- ^ https://www.playbill.com/article/list-of-1998-tony-award-winners-com-78959
- ^ https://www.playbill.com/article/list-of-1999-drama-desk-winners-com-81799
- ^ https://www.playbill.com/article/2003-04-drama-desk-award-nominations-announced-wicked-leads-pack-with-11-nominations-com-119391
- ^ https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/outer-critics-circle-2005-2006-winners-announced
- ^ http://w.lortelaward.com/2006nominees.htm
- ^ https://www.broadway.com/buzz/95491/drama-league-announces-2006-nominees/
- ^ https://www.playbill.com/article/just-the-facts-list-of-2007-tony-award-winners-and-nominees-com-141421
- ^ https://www.actorsequityfoundation.org/the-richard-seff-past-winners#:~:text=Richard%20Seff%20Award%20is%20presented,Broadway%20or%20Off%2DBroadway%20production.
- ^ https://www.villagevoice.com/2012/05/16/the-2012-obie-award-winners/
- ^ https://broadwaymusicalblog.com/2012/05/18/2012-drama-league-award-winners/
- ^ https://variety.com/2015/legit/news/outer-critic-circle-awards-2015-full-list-1201492113/
External links
- Mary Louise Wilson at the Internet Broadway Database
- Mary Louise Wilson at IMDb
- Mary Louise Wilson at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
- Grey Gardens, "Working in the Theatre" video from the American Theatre Wing (November 2006)
