Mary Beth Hurt
Biography
Mary Beth Hurt, born Supinger on September 26, 1946, is a distinguished American actress known for her compelling performances in both theater and film. Throughout her illustrious career on Broadway, she has earned three Tony Award nominations, showcasing her remarkable talent and dedication to the craft of acting.
Hurt's personal life has also been intertwined with the arts; she was once married to the acclaimed actor William Hurt. In 1982, she found love again with filmmaker Paul Schrader, with whom she has shared her life and artistic journey.
With a legacy that spans decades, Mary Beth Hurt continues to captivate audiences with her versatile roles and profound emotional depth, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in American performing arts.
Filmography
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Defenseless
1991 • Ellie Seldes
D.A.R.Y.L.
1985 • Joyce Richardson
Interiors
1978 • Joey
The Dead Girl
2006 • Ruth
The Walker
2007 • Chrissie Morgan
Light Sleeper
1992 • Teresa Aranow
The World According to Garp
1982 • Helen Holm
A Change of Seasons
1980 • Kasey Evans
Affliction
1997 • Lillian
My Boyfriend's Back
1993 • Mrs. Dingle
Autumn in New York
2000 • Dr. Sibley
The Age of Innocence (1993)
1993 • Regina Beaufort
Young Adult
2011 • Jan
Lady in the Water
2006 • Mrs. Bell
Change in the Air
2018 • Jo Ann Bayberry
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
2005 • Judge Brewster
Bringing Out the Dead
1999 • Nurse Constance
Untraceable
2008 • Stella Marsh
Parents
1989 • Lily Laemle
The Family Man
2000
Slaves of New York
1989 • Ginger Booth
Six Degrees of Separation
1993 • Kitty