Person
Mary Mara
Acting · 1960–2022 · Syracuse, New York, USA
Biography
Mary T. Mara (September 21, 1960 – June 26, 2022) was an American television and film actress. She is known for her main role as Inspector Bryn Carson on Nash Bridges and appearances on primetime dramas ER and Law & Order. Mara's film credits include Blue Steel (1990), Mr. Saturday Night (1992), Love Potion No. 9 (1992), Bound (1996), K-PAX (2001), and Gridiron Gang (2006).
Known for
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Carlene Ballentine
Law & Order
Defense Attorney Sally Knight
Criminal Minds
Judith Anderson
Lost
Jill
Shameless
Nance
Bones
Helen Bronson
Dexter
Valerie Hodges
Monk
Theresa Crane
The West Wing
Sherri Wexler
ER
Loretta Sweet
Filmography
- 2020Break EvenMolly
- 2015Secrets and LiesBarfly
- 2013Ray DonovanMrs. Sullivan
- 2011ShamelessNance
- 2009Lie to MeKrentz
- 2008Prom NightMs. Waters
- 2007Saving GraceZoe
- 2006DexterValerie Hodges
- 2006Gridiron GangKenny Bates' Mom
- 2006Swedish AutoPam
- 2005Criminal MindsJudith Anderson
- 2005BonesHelen Bronson
- 2004MoondanceLinda Davenport
- 2004LostJill
- 2003Joan of ArcadiaSarah Polonski
- 2003The Handler
- 2003Nip/TuckNatalie Holden
- 2002Saint SinnerMunkar
- 2002Without a TraceMrs. Corcoran
- 2002MonkTheresa Crane
- 2001K-PAXAbby
- 2001Star Trek: EnterpriseSphere-Builder Presage
- 2001The GuardianAlison Scanlon
- 2001Crossing JordanDenise Tremaine
- 2001Stranger InsideTanya
- 2001LloydJoAnn
- 2000Boston PublicPauline Campbell
- 2000Gideon's CrossingJane Lefkowitz
- 2000The Huntress
- 1999Switched at BirthJudy
- 1999Third WatchMiss Jansen
- 1999The West WingSherri Wexler
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitCarlene Ballentine
- 1999Judging AmyDeborah Mahaffey
- 1999FarscapeLyneea
- 1998A Civil ActionKathy Boyer
- 1998BeckerBeth
- 1998Rude AwakeningDr. Zimmerman
- 1997The VisitorMagnolia Vale
- 1997Ally McBealJulie Stall
- 1997Spicy CityAlice / Geisha (voice)
- 1997The PracticeDr. Jane Lefkowitz
- 1996What Kind of Mother Are You?Marcy Hackman
- 1996ProfilerMrs. Atkins
- 1996BoundBartender
- 19967th HeavenNurse #2
- 1996Nash BridgesBryn Carson
- 1996In the Blink of an EyeChristie
- 1995Hope and GloriaJennifer
- 1995Just LookingAlicia
- 1994ERLoretta Sweet
- 1993NYPD BlueTheresa Carlin
- 1992Love Potion No. 9Marisa
- 1992Mr. Saturday NightSusan
- 1992Empire CityNancy Kraus
- 1991Out of the RainTrisha
- 1991True ColorsSophia Palmeri
- 1991The Hard WayChina
- 1990Law & OrderDefense Attorney Sally Knight
- 1990Blue SteelWife
- 1989The Preppie MurderSusan Bird
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