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Mary McDonnell

Born

1952

Also:
Actress

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In short · Acting since 1984, 5 decades active, 45 credits.

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Biography

Mary McDonnell is an American actress known for her work in film, television, and theater. She received two Academy Award nominations for her roles in *Dances With Wolves* and *Passion Fish*. McDonnell gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of President Laura Roslin in *Battlestar Galactica*, First Lady Marilyn Whitmore in *Independence Day*, and Rose in *Donnie Darko*. She also played Captain Sharon Raydor in the final seasons of *The Closer* and starred as Commander Sharon Raydor in the spin-off *Major Crimes*. In 2023, she appeared as Madeleine Usher in the Netflix miniseries *The Fall of the House of Usher*.

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