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Mary Beth Peil
A renowned soprano transitions from the opera stage to Broadway, earning critical acclaim and a Tony nomination for her powerful performance in *The King and I*.
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In short · Acting since 1995, 4 decades active, 24 credits.
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Biography
Mary Beth Peil is an American singer, stage, and screen actress, best known for her television roles as Evelyn "Grams" Ryan on *Dawson's Creek* and as Jackie Florrick on *The Good Wife*.
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23 credits
A Break in the Rain(2025)
Debbie
Film
The Home(2025)
Norma
Film
Jimmy and Carolyn(2023)
Carolyn
Film
Watch on the Rhine(2021)
Anise
Film
The Song of Sway Lake(2018)
Charlie Sway
Film
Here and Now(2018)
Doctor Marianna Holt
TV
Here and Now(2018)
Doctor Marianna Holt
Film
Collateral Beauty(2016)
Whit's Mother
Film
Contest(2013)
'Gran' Angela Maria Tucci
Film
Maladies(2012)
Blind Woman
Film
The Locksmith(2010)
Celine
Film
Mirrors(2008)
Anna Esseker
Film
The List(2007)
Daisy Stokes
Film
The List(2007)
Daisy Stokes
TV
Flags of Our Fathers(2006)
Mrs. Bradley
Film
The Stepford Wives(2004)
Helen Devlin
Film
The Reagans(2003)
Edith Davis
Film
Dawson's Creek - The Series Finale (Extended Cut)(2003)
Evelyn 'Grams' Ryan
FilmDawsons Creek(2000)
Evelyn 'Grams' Ryan (128 Episodes)
TV
Law and order SVU(1999)
Deborah Boyd (1 Episode)
TV
The Odd Couple II(1998)
Felice
Film
Dawson's Creek(1998)
Evelyn 'Grams' Ryan
TV
Comfortably Numb(1995)
Emily Best
Film
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Gersh Agency· Updated Jun 10, 2026
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