Mary Louise Wilson

Mary Louise Wilson (born November 12, 1931) is an American actress, singer, and comedian.

This article is about the American actress. For the Native American storyteller and educator, see Mary Louise Defender Wilson.
Mary Louise Wilson
Born (1931-11-12) November 12, 1931
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
OccupationActress, singer
Years active1963–present
Spouse(s)Alfred Cibelli (m. 1965; div. 1968)

In a career that has spanned more than 50 years, she has appeared in a number of plays, films and television shows. Wilson's most notable work includes a Tony Award-winning role on Broadway in Grey Gardens.[1] She is also known for her appearances on One Day at a Time.

Early life

Wilson was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.[2] She married fellow actor Alfred “Chibbie” Cibelli on April 6, 1965 in New Haven. They were married for three years before the union ended in divorce.[3]

Work

Stage

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
1996 Obie Award[15] Distinguished Performance by an Actress Full Gallop Won
1998 Tony Award[16] Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical Cabaret Nominated
1999 Drama Desk Award[17] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Bosoms and Neglect Nominated
2004 Drama Desk Award[18] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play The Beard of Avon Nominated
2006 Outer Critics Circle Award[19] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Grey Gardens Nominated
Lucille Lortel Award[20] Outstanding Performance by a Featured Actress Nominated
Drama League Award[21] Distinguished Performance Nominated
2007 Tony Award[22] Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical Won
Richard Seff Award[23] Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production Won
2012 Obie Award[24] Distinguished Performance by an Actress 4000 Miles Won
Drama League Award[25] Distinguished Performance Nominated
2015 Outer Critics Circle Award[26] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical On the Twentieth Century Nominated

References
  1. http://www.playbill.com/article/mary-louise-wilson-older-wiser-and-loving-it-in-off-broadways-4000-miles-com-180226
  2. Wilson, Mary Louise. My First Hundred Years in Show Business: A Memoir. Abrams Press, 2015. Print.
  3. "Mary L Wilson in the Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1959-2012". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  4. https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/mary-louise-wilson-65252
  5. http://www.iobdb.com/CreditableEntity/5299
  6. https://www.actorsequity.org/join/HIGMEC/MaryLouiseWilson/
  7. ""Gypsy – Broadway Musical – 1974-1974 Tour - IBDB"". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  8. Eckert, Thor, Jr. (1980-09-08). "The Bard and carpentry make a well-rounded company". Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  9. ""Social Security – Broadway Play – Tour - IBDB"". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  10. Klein, Alvin (1994-03-13). "THEATER; Untruth And Truth, The Games People Play". The New York Times. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  11. Shewey, Don (1996-07-14). "How to Be a Producer, in One Instant Lesson". The New York Times. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  12. Gallo, Phil (2002-12-12). "Morning's at Seven". Variety. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  13. Rizzo, Frank (2005-01-24). "The Rivals". Variety. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  14. "Mary Louise Wilson cast in Molnar farce". The Berkshire Eagle. New England Newspapers, Inc. 2010-03-10. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  15. "Winners of the 1996 Obie Awards". Playbill. 1996. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  16. "List of 1998 Tony Award Winners". Playbill. 1998-12-14. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  17. Lefkowitz, David (1999-05-09). "List of 1999 Drama Desk Winners". Playbill. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  18. Gans, Andrew (2004-04-29). "2003-04 Drama Desk Award Nominations Announced; Wicked Leads Pack with 11 Nominations". Playbill. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  19. "Outer Critics Circle 2005-2006 winners announced". New York Theater Guide. 2006-05-14. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  20. "2006 Nominations and Recipients". w.lortelaward.com. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  21. "Drama League Announces 2006 Nominees".
  22. "Just the Facts: List of 2007 Tony Award Winners and Nominees". 11 June 2007.
  23. https://www.actorsequityfoundation.org/the-richard-seff-past-winners#:~:text=Richard%20Seff%20Award%20is%20presented,Broadway%20or%20Off%2DBroadway%20production.
  24. "The 2012 Obie Award Winners". 16 May 2012.
  25. "The 2012 Drama League Award Winners". 18 May 2012.
  26. "Outer Critic Circle Awards 2015 (FULL LIST): 'Curious Incident' Wins Big". 11 May 2015.
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