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Mary Steenburgen

Mary Steenburgen

Biography

Mary Nell Steenburgen (born February 8, 1953) is an American actress, comedian, singer, and songwriter. After studying at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse in the 1970s, she made her professional acting debut in the Western comedy film Goin' South (1978). Steenburgen went on to earn critical acclaim for her role in Time After Time (1979) and Jonathan Demme's comedy-drama film Melvin and Howard (1980), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Mary Steenburgen

Buddy’s Big-Hearted Chaos: Why ’Elf’ Still Sparkles Like Christmas Morning

on Elf | Aug 25, 2025

Ever wonder what happens when a human raised by elves crashes into New York’s cynical streets? ’Elf’ (2003), directed by Jon Favreau, answers with a sugar-rush of heart and hilarity that’s still light... Read more

A Noir Carnival of Broken Souls and Poisonous Illusions

on Nightmare Alley | Jun 15, 2025

Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley is a film that slithers a gorgeously grotesque descent into the abyss of human deception, where every character is both predator and prey. This isn’t the 1947 orig... Read more

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