Mary Faber | |
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Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2005–present |
Spouse | |
Website | maryfaber |
Mary Faber is an American actress.
Faber made her Broadway debut on December 26, 2005, replacing Stephanie D'Abruzzo in the musical Avenue Q . She played the big-hearted Kate Monster and the easy Lucy T. Slut. Starting October 30, 2006, she took a leave of absence from Avenue Q to appear as Clea in the Playwright's Horizon's production of Floyd and Clea Under the Western Sky. Faber returned to Avenue Q on December 19, 2006. Faber's last appearance in Avenue Q was on October 9, 2008.[ citation needed ]
Faber has appeared in off-Broadway shows including Saved! at Playwright's Horizons, Slut, and The Tutor . Faber also previously worked in the Theatreworks musical Junie B. Jones . Mary helped to develop the character of Natalie in Feeling Electric (which would eventually be redeveloped into the Pulitzer Prize winning Next to Normal ). [1]
Faber originated the role of Heather in the musical American Idiot while the show was being developed at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. [2] She continued the role of Heather [3] from the opening of its Broadway run until December 12, 2010. [4]
She starred as Smitty in the 2011 revival How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying alongside Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette, from the opening of the run until February 26, 2012.[ citation needed ]
Faber had a recurring role on Parks and Recreation as Pawnee restaurant lobbyist Kathryn Pinewood and has also made guest appearances on Nurse Jackie and The Good Wife .
Faber married Gabe Witcher, a musician and member of the Punch Brothers, in 2013. [5]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | The Good Wife | Natalie | Episode: "Poisoned Pill" |
2011 | Nurse Jackie | Maureen | Episode: "Have You Met Mr. Jones?" |
2012–2014 | Parks and Recreation | Kathryn Pinewood | 6 episodes |
2014 | Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. | Medusa, Crystal (voice) | Episode: "Inhuman Nature" [6] |
2015 | Ultimate Spider-Man | Medusa (voice) | Episode: "Inhumanity" [6] |
2015 | The Brink | Ashley | 4 episodes |
2016 | Hairspray Live! | Understudy Velma, Prudy, Health Ed Teacher | Television film |
2016–2020 | Doc McStuffins | Quackson, Karaoke Katie (voice) | 5 episodes |
2016–2018 | Mighty Magiswords | Morbidia, Gracie, Snow Hat, Squirrel, Owl, Kotassian Kid (voice) | 15 episodes [6] |
2018 | Mom | Maria | Episode: "Ocular Fluid and Fighting Robots" |
2018 | Kidding | Macy | 7 episodes |
2019 | Archibald's Next Big Thing | Miss Frog (voice) | Episode: "The Secret of Madame Baroness" |
2020–2021 | The Fungies! | Teacher Terry (voice) | Recurring role |
2020–2023 | Big City Greens | Additional voices | 8 episodes |
2022–2023 | The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib | Tina Templeton (voice) | 28 episodes |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2021 | The Addams Family 2 | Miss Lurleen, Texas Lady, Pageant Lady, PA announcer (voice) | [6] |
2021 | Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone | Ritsuko Akagi (voice) | Amazon Prime Video English dub [7] [6] |
2021 | Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance | ||
2021 | Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo | ||
2021 | Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Marvel Heroes | Jean DeWolff, She-Hulk, Spider-Girl | [6] |
2014 | Elder Scrolls Online | Female Breton, Female Bosmer | |
2019 | Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order | Crystal, Medusa | [6] |
2023 | DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing | Tina Templeton | [6] |
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