MARY KAY PLACE (Pearl) has made her mark as a performer both on screen and on television. Her film credits include: “My First Mister,” “Girl Interrupted,” “Being John Malkovich,” “The Rainmaker,” “Citizen Ruth,” “The Big Chill” and “Private Benjamin.” She has received an ACE nomination as Best Actress, an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress and a TV Critics Award nomination.
Place wrote three “M*A*S*H” episodes in collaboration with Linda Bloodworth. She has also recorded two music albums: Tonight! At the Capri Lounge Loretta Haggers and Aimin’ to Please.
Her television career began with a memorable performance in the series, “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.” She has directed for television, including episodes of “Friends.”
Place can currently be seen in “My First Mister,” and shortly in the upcoming “Safety of Objects.” Other film credits include “Committed,” “Human Nature,” “Nailed,” “Starting Over,” “More American Graffiti” and “Bound For Glory.” Other television credits include: “Chicago Hope,” “Saturday Night Live” as a guest host, “The Gift,” “Tales of the City,” “Telling Secrets,” “Mom on Strike” and “The Girl Who Spelled Freedom,” to name but a few of this versatile actress’ credits.