Mary Mara

2022 - 6 - 27

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Mary Mara, 'ER' and 'Law and Order' Actor, Dies at 61 in Apparent ... (Variety)

Mary Mara, a screen actor of 35 years best known for her roles in 'ER' and 'Law and Order,' died in an apparent drowning. She was 61.

Mara was born and raised in Syracuse, N.Y. before going on to study at San Francisco State University and Yale. She began her film and TV career in the 1989 with the television movie “The Preppie Murder,” and would go on to amass over 80 screen credits. “I still remember seeing her onstage in 1992 in ‘Mad Forest’ off Broadway. She was electric, funny and a true individual. “Mary was one of the finest actresses I ever met,” Dorfman wrote. In a report published Monday, the New York State Police confirmed that Mara was discovered in the St. Lawrence River in Cape Vincent around 8:10 p.m. on Sunday by various officers. Mara made her film debut in 1992 with “Love Potion No. 9,” and appeared that same year as Billy Crystal’s daughter in “Mr. Saturday Night.” Other credits include “Bound,” “A Civil Action,” “K-Pax,” “Gridiron Gang” and “Prom Night.” After appearing in the 2020 film “Break Even,” Mara retired from acting and returned to live in Syracuse. She will be missed.”

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TV, movie actress Mary Mara, a Syracuse native, drowns in St ... (syracuse.com)

Mary T. Mara, 61, of Cape Vincent and Syracuse, drowned while swimming, according to news release from State Police. Mara graduated from Corcoran High School in ...

The investigation is ongoing, troopers said. The body was taken to the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy, troopers said. The preliminary investigation suggests she drowned while swimming, troopers said.

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Mary Mara, "ER" and "Law & Order" actress, dies at 61 in apparent ... (CBS News)

Actress Mary Mara died in an apparent drowning in an Upstate New York river, state police said. The body of the 61-year-old, who appeared on multiple hit ...

I still remember seeing her onstage in 1992 in "Mad Forest" off Broadway. She was electric, funny and a true individual. "Mary was one of the finest actresses I ever met. She will be missed."

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Mary Mara, "ER" and "Ray Donovan" actress, dead at 61 - CNN (CNN)

Mary Mara, an actress known for roles on "ER" and "Ray Donavan," has died, her manager, Craig Dorfman, said in a statement to CNN. She was 61.

from New York State Police, officers responded to a call on Sunday around 8:10 a.m. local time for a "possible drowning." "I still remember seeing her onstage in 1992 in 'Mad Forest' off Broadway. She was electric, funny, and a true individual. "Mary was one of the finest actresses I ever met," Dorfman said.

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Mary Mara, 'ER' and 'Nash Bridges' actress, dies at 61 in apparent ... (USA TODAY)

The 61-year-old actress was found dead in a river Sunday, according to a press release from New York State Police.

Born in Syracuse, New York, Mara studied acting at San Francisco State University and the Yale School of Drama before making her show biz debut as Susan Bird in the TV movie “The Preppie Murder” in 1989. Mara was staying with her sister at the time, NYSP Trooper Jack L. Keller confirmed to USA TODAY on Monday. "Mary was one of the finest actresses I ever met," her manager continued. NYSP’s preliminary "investigation suggests the victim (Mara) drowned while swimming," according to a release. Mara landed a few roles in the "Law & Order" universe as well, appearing on "Law & Order" in 1999 and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" in 2005. In the ‘90s, Mara would go on to score roles in the medical drama “ER” and the crime drama “Nash Bridges,” playing Loretta Sweet and Insp. Bryn Carson respectively.

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Mary Mara, Actress In 'ER' And 'Law & Order,' Dead At 61 After ... (ETCanada.com)

Actress Mary Mara, who appeared on television shows such as "ER", "Law & Order: SVU", "Nip/Tuck" and more, is dead after drowning in New York's St. Lawrence ...

“I still remember seeing her onstage in 1992 in ‘Mad Forest’ off-Broadway. She was electric, funny and a true individual. “Mary was one of the finest actresses I ever met,” Dorfman said. When Troopers, along with Cape Vincent Fire and Ambulance arrived on the scene, they discovered a female deceased in the St. Lawrence River, who was later identified as Mara. Mara founded a theater group in the Bay Area as well. Police said that a preliminary investigation suggests the 61-year-old actress drowned while swimming. Mara’s work in theater included playing opposite Michelle Pfeiffer and Jeff Goldblum in the 1989 Shakespeare in the Park production of the Bard’s “Twelfth Night”, as well as a string of appearances in the ’90s at NYC’s Manhattan Theatre Club.

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ER And Criminal Minds Actress Mary Mara Is Dead At 61 After ... (Cinema Blend)

Although the investigation is ongoing into what happened, findings so far indicate that she drowned while swimming in the St. Lawrence River. An autopsy has not ...

In fact, she played two different characters on NYPD Blue, then two different characters on the original run of Law & Order, prior to its 2022 revival on NBC. Mara also played the same character of Dr. Jane Lefkowitz across two shows set in the same universe: The Practice and Gideon's Crossing, both in 2001. THR reports that she also had some history on stage, with work in New York's Manhattan Theatre Club. She went on to land a role in CBS' Nash Bridges, where she portrayed Insp. Bryn Carson throughout the first three seasons from 1996 - 1997. According to the New York State Police, troopers responded to a call in Cape Vincent (located in Jefferson County, NY) for a possible drowning, along with first responders. The call came in at 8:10 a.m. on June 26.

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ER Actress Mary Mara Dead at 61 After Suspected Drowning in New ... (E! Online)

Mary Mara, the actress who portrayed Loretta Sweet on ER, died at the age of 61 after a suspected drowning incident. Read what her rep said about the ...

Authorities said in the release that Mara's body showed no signs of foul play. She was unique, wickedly funny and a wonderful woman who will be missed." "Mary was one in a million—one of the best actresses I ever met," Mara's manager, Craig Dorfman, said in a statement.

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Mary Mara, TV Actor for Decades, Dies in Apparent Drowning (Bloomberg)

Cape Vincent, N.Y. (AP) -- Mary Mara, who appeared on television shows including “Ray Donovan," “Dexter" and “ER" in an acting career that spanned more than ...

Cape Vincent, N.Y. (AP) -- Mary Mara, who appeared on television shows including “Ray Donovan," “Dexter" and “ER" in an acting career that spanned more than 30 years, has died in what New York authorities said appeared to be a drowning accident.

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Mary Mara, TV actor for decades, dies in apparent drowning (wflx)

CAPE VINCENT, N.Y. (AP) — Mary Mara, whose acting career spanned more than 30 years, has died in what New York authorities said appeared to be a drowning ...

She acted in movies including ”Mr. Saturday Night” with Billy Crystal and “Prom Night.” Her last credit was in 2020, in a movie called “Break Even.” In a statement, her manager, Craig Dorfman, described her as “electric, funny, and a true individual” who was well-loved, as well as a tremendous actress. She appeared on television shows including “Ray Donovan,” “Dexter” and “ER.”

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'Ray Donovan' actress Mary Mara dead aged 61 in suspected ... (The Suburban Newspaper)

Best known for her role as Mrs Sullivan on 'Ray Donovan', her lifeless body was found on Sunday morning (26.06.22) in the St Lawrence River in the town of Cape ...

The investigation is continuing.” “The victim has been identified as 61-year-old Mary T Mara from Cape Vincent, NY. News of the discovery only emerged on Monday night (27.06.22), when New York State Troopers who responded to a 911 call confirmed: “On June 26, 2022, at 8:10 am, State Police responded to 33753 Old Farm Road in the town of Cape Vincent, Jefferson County for a reported possible drowning.

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Mary Mara, TV actor for decades, dies in apparent drowning (The Washington Post)

CAPE VINCENT, N.Y. — Mary Mara, who appeared on television shows including “Ray Donovan,” “Dexter” and “ER” in an acting career that spanned more than 30 ...

She acted in movies including “”Mr. Saturday Night” with Billy Crystal and “Prom Night.” Her last credit was in 2020, in a movie called “Break Even.” Her earliest acting credit goes back to the 1989 movie “The Preppie Murder.” The New York native worked regularly ever since, in a combination of repeat characters in some shows and appearances in others. In a statement, her manager, Craig Dorfman, described her as “electric, funny, and a true individual” who was well-loved, as well as a tremendous actress.

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'Ray Donovan' actress Mary Mara dead aged 61 in suspected drowning (Crow River Media)

Actress Mary Mara has died aged 61 in a suspected drowning. Best known for her role as Mrs Sullivan on 'Ray Donovan', her lifeless body was found on Sunday morning (26.06.22) in the St Lawrence River in the town of Cape Vincent, around 90 miles north ...

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Mary Mara, 'ER' and 'Ray Donovan' actress, dead at 61 (CTV News)

Mary Mara, an actress known for roles on 'ER' and 'Ray Donovan,' has died, her manager, Craig Dorfman, said in a statement to CNN. She was 61.

Wade – a controversial move that eliminates the federal constitutional right to abortion nationwide. The fall of Roe v. 1 hr ago 1 hr ago 1 hr ago 1 hr ago 1 hr ago 1 hr ago 1 hr ago There were no signs of foul play, police added in their statement. According to a press release from New York State Police, officers responded to a call on Sunday around 8:10 a.m. local time for a "possible drowning." "I still remember seeing her onstage in 1992 in 'Mad Forest' off Broadway. She was electric, funny, and a true individual.

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'ER' actress Mary Mara dies after apparent drowning in New York river (The Washington Post)

The 61-year-old character actress was best known for her roles on “ER,” “Nash Bridges,” “Dexter” and “Ray Donovan.”

We performed together back in 2008 in Malcolm Danare’s “In Heat” at the Lost Playhouse in LA. She was plowing through the aftereffects of Chemo. Brave, brilliant, Uber-talented. Earth will be much less-colorful without her. The recurring spot on “ER” helped catapult Mara into a main cast role on “Nash Bridges,” appearing in 23 episodes in the first two seasons between 1996 and 1997. I had the absolute pleasure of working with Mary Mara for 2 great years. Mary Mara’s first credited role was in the 1989 made-for-TV movie “The Preppie Murder,” according to her IMDb page. “Consummate pro, funny, sharp, kind, a first class human being. “She was electric, funny, and a true individual, and devoted to her family. After appearing in the 1992 Billy Crystal film, “Mr. Saturday Night,” Mara broke through on “ER” at a time when the NBC show was the hottest prime-time medical drama on television. This the Mary I remember. “This the Mary I remember,” Saenz tweeted. “Mary was one of the finest actresses I ever met,” Dorfman said. Mara was a celebrated character actress with more than 80 screen credits to her name. “The preliminary investigation suggests the victim drowned while swimming,” Major Michael S. TenEyck wrote.

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'ER' actor Mary Mara, 61, dies in apparent drowning in St. Lawrence ... (Globalnews.ca)

A preliminary investigation showed that Mary Mara likely died by drowning after going swimming in the Thousand Island region on Sunday morning.

A spokesperson for Mara’s family told Deadline that the actor had been staying at her sister’s summer home in Cape Vincent when she died. “I still remember seeing her onstage in 1992 in Mad Forest off Broadway. She was electric, funny and a true individual. The investigation is ongoing.

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'ER,' 'Dexter' star Mary Mara dies in apparent drowning (Los Angeles Times)

New York State Police identified the body of a woman found in the St. Lawrence River on Sunday as that of 'ER' and 'Ray Donovan' actor Mary Mara.

But New York State Police said there were no signs of foul play and that it appeared the “Dexter” actor died while swimming. Her entertainment career spanned decades and was filled with recurring and guest roles on the small screen. The TV veteran and film star died in an apparent drowning in upstate New York near the Canadian border, according to a Monday statement from New York State Police.

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Mary Mara, 'Ray Donovan' and 'ER' actress, dies in apparent drowning (Yahoo News Canada)

Actress Mary Mara, who guest-starred on shows Ray Donovan, Nash Bridges and ER, died in an apparent drowning accident on Sunday. Her body was discovered in ...

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