Mary Louise Wilson

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Mary Louise Wilson
Born (1931-11-12) November 12, 1931 (age 92)
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active1958–present
SpouseAlfred Cibelli (m. 1965; div. 1968)

Mary Louise Wilson (born November 12, 1931) is an American actress, singer, and comedian, known for her role in Grey Gardens . [1] She is also known for her appearances on One Day at a Time .

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Early life

Wilson was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. [2]

Work

Stage

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated WorkResult
1996 Obie Award [14] Distinguished Performance by an Actress Full Gallop Won
1998 Tony Award [15] Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical Cabaret Nominated
1999 Drama Desk Award [16] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Bosoms and Neglect Nominated
2004 Drama Desk Award [17] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play The Beard of Avon Nominated
2006 Outer Critics Circle Award [18] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Grey Gardens Nominated
Lucille Lortel Award [19] Outstanding Performance by a Featured Actress Nominated
Drama League Award [20] Distinguished Performance Nominated
2007 Tony Award [21] Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical Won
Richard Seff Award [22] Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Broadway or Off-Broadway ProductionWon
2012 Obie Award [23] Distinguished Performance by an Actress 4000 Miles Won
Drama League Award [24] Distinguished Performance Nominated
2015 Outer Critics Circle Award [25] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical On the Twentieth Century Nominated

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  2. ↑ Wilson, Mary Louise. My First Hundred Years in Show Business: A Memoir. Abrams Press, 2015. Print.
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