Mary McCormack
| Mary McCormack | |
|---|---|
 McCormack in 2012 | |
| Born |
Mary Catherine McCormack February 8, 1969 Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse(s) | Michael Morris (m. 2003) |
| Children | 3 |
Mary Catherine McCormack (born February 8, 1969[1]) is an American actress. 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), Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003), Right at Your Door (2006), and 1408 (2007).
Early life
McCormack was born in Plainfield, New Jersey.[1] She is the daughter of clinical therapist Norah and car dealership and ice cream parlor owner William McCormack.[2] Her parents divorced in 1990.[3] Her sister Bridget is a justice of the Michigan Supreme Court[4] and a former professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School.[5] Her brother William is an actor[6] 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.[7]
Career
McCormack began her acting career at age 12, performing in Gian Carlo Menotti's Christmas opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors. She continued her stage work in musicals and finished an acting program at the William Esper Studio.[3] 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.
McCormack portrayed Justine Appleton on Murder One (1995–1997)[3] and also starred in the HBO series K Street, which aired for only ten episodes. She starred in Howard Stern's movie Private Parts in 1997.[3] 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.[8]
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.[9] The show was cancelled in 2011, making the fifth season its last.[10] After its end, McCormack was cast as the lead in Kari Lizer's untitled comedy pilot on ABC.[11]
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.[12]
In 2012, McCormack reunited with the cast of West Wing to film a video that served both as a reminder that U.S. 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.[13]
In October 2013, McCormack started filming scenes for A Conspiracy on Jekyll Island alongside Frank Grillo, AnnaSophia Robb, Minnie Driver, Dianna Agron, John Leguizamo, Ed Westwick, Christopher McDonald and Maggie Q.[14] The film is directed by Aram Rappaport and produced by Hilary Shor, Atit Shah and Aaron Becker.[15][16][17] Jekyll Island is set to release in 2016.
In 2016, McCormack played a supporting role in the Amazon.com exclusive special An American Girl Story - Maryellen 1955: Extraordinary Christmas alongside Alyvia Alyn Lind, who played the title character.
Personal life
In July 2003, McCormack married director and producer Michael Morris.[18] Together they have three daughters, born in 2004, 2008 and 2011.[19]
McCormack is the godmother of In Plain Sight co-star Fred Weller's daughter.[20]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Alarmist, TheThe 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 | Big Tease, TheThe Big Tease | Monique | |
| 2000 | Other Voices | Anna | |
| 2000 | Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy, TheThe 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 | |
| 2014 | Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery | Ms. Richards | |
| 2015 | A Conspiracy on Jekyll Island | Sarah Schwab | |
| 2016 | An American Girl Story - Maryellen 1955: Extraordinary Christmas | Kay Larkin | Direct-to-video |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Law & Order | Rickie | Episode: "Doubles" |
| 1995 | Wright Verdicts, TheThe Wright Verdicts | Beth Eckhart | Episode: "Family Matters" |
| 1995–1997 | Murder One | Justine Appleton | Main role; 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 | Main role; 10 episodes |
| 2003, 2006 | ER | Debbie | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
| 2004 | Traffic | Carole McKay | TV miniseries |
| 2004–2006 | West Wing, TheThe West Wing | Kate Harper | Recurring role (season 5); main role (seasons 6–7); 48 episodes |
| 2008 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Mary Shannon | Episode: "Contract" |
| 2008–2012 | In Plain Sight | Mary Shannon | Lead role; 61 episodes |
| 2013 | Welcome to the Family | Caroline Yoder | Main role; 5 episodes |
| 2013 | Escape from Polygamy | Leann | TV movie |
| 2014 | The Newsroom | Molly | 1 episode |
| 2015 | House of Lies | Denna Altshuler | Recurring role; 7 episodes |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | In Plain Sight | Episode: "Father Goes West" |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Cabaret | Sally Bowles | Replacement |
| 2008 | Boeing-Boeing | Gretchen |
References
- 1 2 "Mary McCormack". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2014-03-11.
- ↑ Mary McCormack Biography (1969-) Film Reference.com
- 1 2 3 4 Michael A. Lipton (April 7, 1997). "Buddy Mary". People.com. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
- ↑ Mike Householder (November 9, 2012). "GOP Holds on to Michigan Supreme Court Majority". Insurance Journal. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
- ↑ "Bridget M. McCormack, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Clinical Professor of Law" Bio at Michigan Law
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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". www.mccormackforjustice.com. Retrieved June 20, 2012.
- ↑ Kroll,Justin. "'The Butler' Producer Sets up Next Pic Starring Frank Grillo and Minnie Driver (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin. "'The Butler' Producer Sets up Next Pic Starring Frank Grillo and Minnie Driver (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (October 29, 2013). "'The Butler' Producer Sets up Next Pic Starring Frank Grillo and Minnie Driver (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (December 2, 2013). "Mary McCormack Joins Ensemble 'Conspiracy on Jekyll Island'". Variety.
- ↑ Jordan, Julie (April 22, 2011). "Mary McCormack Expecting Third Child". People.
- ↑ Jordan, Julie (September 11, 2011). "Mary McCormack Welcomes a Daughter". People. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
- ↑ Brian Gallagher (June 1, 2008). "Mary McCormack and Frederick Weller Dish on In Plain Sight". Movieweb. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
