Mary Mara

Acting

Mary Mara

Born 21 September 1960 · Syracuse, New York, USA · Died 27 June 2022 at 61

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

Highlights

Dexter2006 · Series · Valerie Hodges
Criminal Minds2005 · Series · Judith Anderson
Lost2004 · Series · Jill
Bones2005 · Series · Helen Bronson
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Carlene Ballentine
Shameless2011 · Series · Nance

Filmography

Movies

23 films

Break Even2020 · Film · Molly
Prom Night2008 · Film · Ms. Waters
Gridiron Gang2006 · Film · Kenny Bates' Mom
Swedish Auto2006 · Film · Pam
Moondance2004 · Film · Linda Davenport
Saint Sinner2002 · Film · Munkar
K-PAX2001 · Film · Abby
Stranger Inside2001 · Film · Tanya
Lloyd2001 · Film · JoAnn
Switched at Birth1999 · Film · Judy
A Civil Action1998 · Film · Kathy Boyer
What Kind of Mother Are You?1996 · Film · Marcy Hackman
Bound1996 · Film · Bartender
In the Blink of an Eye1996 · Film · Christie
Just Looking1995 · Film · Alicia
Love Potion No. 91992 · Film · Marisa
Mr. Saturday Night1992 · Film · Susan
Empire City1992 · Film · Nancy Kraus
Out of the Rain1991 · Film · Trisha
True Colors1991 · Film · Sophia Palmeri
The Hard Way1991 · Film · China
Blue Steel1990 · Film · Wife
The Preppie Murder1989 · Film · Susan Bird

Filmography

Series

38 shows

Secrets and Lies2015 · Series · Barfly
Ray Donovan2013 · Series · Mrs. Sullivan
Shameless2011 · Series · Nance
Lie to Me2009 · Series · Krentz
Saving Grace2007 · Series · Zoe
Dexter2006 · Series · Valerie Hodges
Criminal Minds2005 · Series · Judith Anderson
Bones2005 · Series · Helen Bronson
Lost2004 · Series · Jill
Joan of Arcadia2003 · Series · Sarah Polonski
The Handler2003 · Series
Nip/Tuck2003 · Series · Natalie Holden
Without a Trace2002 · Series · Mrs. Corcoran
Monk2002 · Series · Theresa Crane
Star Trek: Enterprise2001 · Series · Sphere-Builder Presage
The Guardian2001 · Series · Alison Scanlon
Crossing Jordan2001 · Series · Denise Tremaine
Boston Public2000 · Series · Pauline Campbell
Gideon's Crossing2000 · Series · Jane Lefkowitz
The Huntress2000 · Series
Third Watch1999 · Series · Miss Jansen
The West Wing1999 · Series · Sherri Wexler
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Carlene Ballentine
Judging Amy1999 · Series · Deborah Mahaffey
Farscape1999 · Series · Lyneea
Becker1998 · Series · Beth
Rude Awakening1998 · Series · Dr. Zimmerman
The Visitor1997 · Series · Magnolia Vale
Ally McBeal1997 · Series · Julie Stall
Spicy City1997 · Series · Alice / Geisha (voice)
The Practice1997 · Series · Dr. Jane Lefkowitz
Profiler1996 · Series · Mrs. Atkins
7th Heaven1996 · Series · Nurse #2
Nash Bridges1996 · Series · Bryn Carson
Hope and Gloria1995 · Series · Jennifer
ER1994 · Series · Loretta Sweet
NYPD Blue1993 · Series · Linda Walker
Law & Order1990 · Series · Defense Attorney Sally Knight