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Mary-Louise ParkerAmerican actress
Date of Birth: 02.08.1964
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Mary-Louise Parker: A Life on Stage and Screen
- Breakthrough on Broadway and Film
- Rising Star of the 1990s
- Independent Films and Tony Award Win
- Television Success and Awards
- Personal Life
Mary-Louise Parker: A Life on Stage and Screen
Early Life and EducationMary-Louise Parker was born on August 2, 1964, in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Her father, a military officer, later became a judge. Parker studied theater at the North Carolina School of the Arts. She subsequently landed a small role in the soap opera "Ryan's Hope."
Breakthrough on Broadway and Film
In 1990, Parker made her Broadway debut in Craig Lucas's "Prelude to a Kiss." She won a Clarence Derwent Award for her performance and was nominated for a Tony Award. The same year, she made her film debut in "Longtime Companion" to critical acclaim.
Rising Star of the 1990s
Throughout the early 1990s, Parker continued to star on Broadway while also landing notable film roles. In 1994, she appeared in "The Client" alongside Susan Sarandon and Tommy Lee Jones. She also starred in "Bullets Over Broadway," "Boys on the Side," and "The Portrait of a Lady."
Independent Films and Tony Award Win
In the late '90s, Parker gravitated towards smaller, independent films. She was particularly praised for her performance in Paula Vogel's "How I Learned to Drive." In 2001, she won a Tony Award for her role in "Proof on Broadway."
Television Success and Awards
After leaving the theater, Parker's career soared in television. She starred in "The West Wing" and won Golden Globe and Emmy Awards for her role in the miniseries "Angels in America." In 2005, she joined the cast of the comedy-drama series "Weeds."
Personal Life
Parker has experienced love and loss in her personal life. In 2007, she adopted a daughter from Ethiopia. She has two children, Atticus William Parker with actor Billy Crudup and Willa Parker with Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
