Mary Steenburgen, the acclaimed American actress, rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning portrayal of ‘Lynda Dummar’ in Jonathan Demme’s 1980 classic ‘Melvin and Howard.’

Her illustrious career spans over 30 years, featuring diverse roles in both film and television. Beyond her acting prowess, Steenburgen has actively contributed to societal and environmental causes.

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Father	Maurice Steenburgen
Mother	Nellie Mae Wall
Brothers	Not Known
Sisters	Nancy Kelly
Boyfriends / Girlfriends	Malcolm McDowell (m. 1980-1990)
Marital Status	Married
Partner	Ted Danson (m. 1995)
Sons	Charlie McDowell
Daughters	Lilly McDowell

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• Born Mary Nell Steenburgen on February 8, 1953, her father, Maurice Steenburgen, worked as a freight train conductor, and her mother, Nellie Mae, served as a school board secretary. She has a sister named Nancy Kelly, who is a teacher.

• After graduating, Steenburgen pursued drama at ‘Hendrix College.’ A suggestion from her teacher led her to audition at New York City’s ‘Neighborhood Playhouse,’ marking the beginning of her acting journey.

• In 1978, Jack Nicholson discovered Steenburgen in the reception room of Paramount’s New York office. This encounter led to her breakthrough role in Nicholson’s directorial venture, ‘Goin’ South.’ Subsequently, she starred in ‘Time After Time’ alongside Malcolm McDowell.

• Steenburgen gained widespread acclaim for her role as ‘Lynda Dummar’ in ‘Melvin and Howard’ (1980). The performance earned her numerous awards, including the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.

• Beyond ‘Melvin and Howard,’ Steenburgen’s filmography includes notable roles in ‘Cross Creek’ (1983), ‘Parenthood’ (1989), ‘Back to the Future Part III’ (1990), and ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’ (1993). Her repertoire extends to films like ‘Philadelphia’ (1993), ‘Elf’ (2003), ‘The Proposal’ (2009), and ‘Book Club’ (2018).

• Steenburgen made her TV debut in 1983 on ‘Faerie Tale Theatre.’ Her television career includes appearances in ‘Back to the Future’ (1991-92), ‘Ink’ (1996-97), ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ (2000-17), ‘Justified’ (2014-15), and ‘The Last Man on Earth’ (2015-18). She also contributed to television films like ‘The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank’ (1988) and ‘7 Days in Hell’ (2015).

• In 2018, Steenburgen’s composition ‘Glasgow (No Place Like Home)’ featured prominently in the film ‘Wild Rose,’ showcasing her musical talents.

• Notable recent works include the musical dramedy television series ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ (2020) and the romantic comedy film ‘Book Club’ (2018).

• Steenburgen’s accolades include a Saturn Award for ‘Time After Time’ (1979), a Screen Actors Guild Award for ‘The Help’ (2011), and multiple awards for ‘Glasgow (No Place Like Home).’

• In 1978, Steenburgen started dating Malcolm McDowell, her co-actor from ‘Time After Time.’ They married in 1980, had two children, Charlie McDowell and Lilly, and divorced in 1990.

• Mary Steenburgen is known for her humanitarian efforts, actively supporting organizations dedicated to human rights and environmental causes.

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