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"Battlestar Galactica" (2004): :  -- Go behind the scenes and watch Battlestar Galactica's "Last Frakkin' Special".
"Battlestar Galactica" (2004): Season 2: Episode 2 -- Jammer balks when Tigh's latest order violates his moral code.
"Battlestar Galactica" (2004): :  -- 'Battlestar Galactica' at the U.N. on a commission for human rights. Edward James Olmos gets the U.N. to chant 'Battlestar Galactica' and to chant the motto So Say We All! See it here.
Independence Day (1996) -- The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy. Fighting superior technology, Man's best weapon is the will to survive.
"Battlestar Galactica" (2004): :  -- A teaser promo with scenes from upcoming episodes of "Battlestar Galactica." The second part of the fourth and final season kicks off on Jan. 16, 2009, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

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Mini Biography:
Renowned for her stage work on the East Coast, working with the Long Wharf... more
Trivia:
Plays the First Lady during a devastating attack by aliens in Independence Day (1996)... more
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Down 8% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 3 nominations more
Alternate Names:
Mary Mcdonnell

Filmography

Actress
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Jimmy Nolan (pre-production) (2010) Beverly Miller 2010 - -
- 2. "The Closer" (2005)   Captain Sharon Raydor (2 episodes, 2009) 2009 - 5.5 (10)
- 3. Hostile Makeover (2009) (TV) Rose Smithsonian 2009 - 5.6 (38)
- 4. Killer Hair (2009) (TV) Rose Smithsonian 2009 - 6.2 (74)
- 5. "Battlestar Galactica" (2004)   President Laura Roslin / Laura Roslin (73 episodes, 2004-2009) 2009 - 9.1 (29,230)
- 6. "Grey's Anatomy" (2005)   Dr. Virginia Dixon (3 episodes, 2008-2009) 2009 - 7.7 (191)
- 7. Battlestar Galactica: Razor (2007) (TV)   President Laura Roslin 2007 - 7.8 (4,829)
AKAs:
  • Razor (USA: short title)
- 8. Mrs. Harris (2005) (TV) Vivian Schulte 2005 - 6.0 (914)
- 9. Crazy Like a Fox (2004) Amy Banks 2004 - 5.3 (106)
- 10. Battlestar Galactica (2003) (TV)   Laura Roslin 2003 - 8.2 (14,907)
AKAs:
  • Battlestar Galactica: The Miniseries (USA: long title)
- 11. Nola (2003) Margaret Langworthy 2003 - 6.1 (136)
- 12. The Locket (2002) (TV) Helen Staples 2002 - 7.2 (144)
- 13. "Touched by an Angel" (1994)   Sister Theodore (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 5.4 (1,309)
1 TV episode:
- 14. "ER" (1994)   Eleanor Carter (5 episodes, 2001-2002) 2002 - 8.1 (2,780)
5 TV episodes:
- 15. "That's Life" (2000)   Jules O'Grady (2 episodes, 2000-2002) 2002 - 7.0 (172)
2 TV episodes:
- 16. Donnie Darko (2001)   Rose Darko 2001 - 8.3 (188,099)
AKAs:
  • Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut (USA: director's cut)
- 17. Chestnut Hill (2001) (TV) Jane Eastman 2001 - 4.8 (12)
- 18. For All Time (2000) (TV) (as Mary Mcdonnell) Laura Brown 2000 - 7.2 (430)
- 19. A Father's Choice (2000) (TV) Susan Shaw 2000 - 5.9 (199)
- 20. "Ryan Caulfield: Year One" (1999)   Rachel Caulfield (2 episodes, 1999) 1999 - 4.6 (36)
2 TV episodes:
- 21. Mumford (1999) Althea Brockett 1999 - 6.7 (6,032)
- 22. Replacing Dad (1999) (TV) Linda Marsh 1999 - 5.9 (133)
- 23. Behind the Mask (1999) (TV) Mary Shushan 1999 - 5.6 (198)
- 24. "The American Experience" (1988)   Narrator (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 8.5 (193)
1 TV episode:
- 25. Spanish Fly (1998)   (voice) Zoe's Mother 1998 - 4.8 (102)
AKAs:
  • Spanish Fly (France)
- 26. Evidence of Blood (1998) (TV) Dora Overton 1998 - 6.6 (299)
- 27. You Can Thank Me Later (1998) Diane 1998 - 5.7 (111)
- 28. 12 Angry Men (1997) (TV) Judge 1997 - 7.7 (4,788)
- 29. Two Voices (1997) (TV)   Sybil Goldrich 1997 - 5.3 (68)
AKAs:
  • Two Small Voices (USA: alternative title)
- 30. Independence Day (1996)   First Lady Marilyn Whitmore 1996 $811M 6.5 (136,768)
AKAs:
  • ID4 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
- 31. "High Society" (1995)   Dorothy 'Dott' Emerson (13 episodes, 1995-1996) 1996 - 7.4 (41)
13 TV episodes: 8 episodes not shown.
- 32. Mariette in Ecstasy (1996) Prioress 1996 - 9.0 (19)
- 33. Woman Undone (1996) (TV) Teri Hansen 1996 - 4.8 (147)
- 34. Blue Chips (1994) Jenny Bell 1994 - 5.7 (4,400)
- 35. The American Clock (1993) (TV)   Rose Baumler 1993 - 6.4 (56)
AKAs:
  • Arthur Miller's The American Clock
- 36. Passion Fish (1992) May-Alice Culhane 1992 - 7.2 (2,511)
- 37. Sneakers (1992) Liz 1992 - 7.0 (22,718)
- 38. Grand Canyon (1991) Claire 1991 - 6.7 (7,989)
- 39. O Pioneers! (1991) (TV) Alexandra Bergson 1991 - 7.0 (25)
- 40. Dances with Wolves (1990) Stands With A Fist 1990 $424M 7.9 (65,064)
- 41. "A Man Called Hawk" (1989)   Mrs. Kirkpatrick (1 episode, 1989) 1989 - 7.7 (63)
1 TV episode:
- 42. Tiger Warsaw (1988)   Paula Warsaw 1988 - 4.3 (297)
AKAs:
  • The Tiger
- 43. Matewan (1987) Elma Radnor 1987 - 7.8 (3,552)
- 44. Courage (1986) (TV) Gabriella Estrada 1986 - 7.0 (55)
- 45. "E/R" (1984)   Dr. Eve Sheridan (20 episodes, 1984-1985) 1985 - 6.8 (151)
20 TV episodes: 15 episodes not shown.
- 46. Garbo Talks (1984)   Lady Capulet 1984 - 6.2 (519)
AKAs:
  • Garbo Talks! (UK)
- 47. Money on the Side (1982) (TV) Terri 1982 - 6.9 (40)
- 48. "As the World Turns" (1956) Claudia Colfax (unknown episodes, 1980) 1980 - -
Soundtrack
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "High Society" (1995)   (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 7.4 (41)
1 TV episode:
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Silenci (2007)   (dedicated with love to) 2007 - 1.2 (5)
AKAs:
  • Silence (International: English title)
  • Silencio (Spain: Castilian title)
- 2. Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far (2006) (TV) (special thanks) 2006 - 6.6 (77)
- 3. Dances with Wolves: The Creation of an Epic (2003) (V) (special thanks) 2003 - 7.4 (57)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Battlestar Galactica: The Last Frakkin' Special (2009) (TV) Herself 2009 - 6.9 (35)
- 2. The Music of 'Battlestar Galactica' (2009) (V)   Herself 2009 - 5.4 (18)
AKAs:
  • Inside the Secrets of the Behind the Making of the Music of 'Battlestar Galactica': Revealed (USA: long title)
- 3. "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993)   Laura Roslin / Top Ten List Presenter (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 7.6 (15)
AKAs:
  • Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts)
  • Letterman (Australia)
  • The Late Show (USA: informal short title)
1 TV episode:
- 4. Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far (2006) (TV) (also archive footage) President Laura Roslin 2006 - 6.6 (77)
- 5. The WIN Awards 2006 (2006) (TV) Herself 2006 - 1.2 (18)
- 6. Sci Fi Inside: Sci Fi Friday (2005) (TV) Herself / Laura Roslin 2005 - 3.4 (48)
- 7. 05 Spaceys (2005) (TV) Herself 2005 - 3.0 (44)
- 8. 'Donnie Darko': Production Diary (2004) (V) Herself 2004 - 7.1 (165)
- 9. The Making of 'Sneakers' (2003) (V) Herself 2003 - 6.7 (23)
- 10. Dances with Wolves: The Creation of an Epic (2003) (V) Herself 2003 - 7.4 (57)
- 11. Amargosa (2000) (voice) Narrator 2000 - 7.1 (112)
- 12. "The Directors" (1999)   Herself - Guest (1 episode) 1999 - 7.6 (81)
1 TV episode:
- 13. "HBO First Look" (1992)   Herself (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 6.4 (154)
1 TV episode:
- 14. The Making of 'Independence Day' (1996) (TV) Herself 1996 - 4.7 (66)
- 15. The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993) (TV) Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Leading Role 1993 - 6.1 (224)
- 16. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (1992)   Herself (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 6.8 (474)
AKAs:
  • Jay Leno (Australia)
1 TV episode:
- 17. The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (1991) (TV) Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role 1991 - 6.0 (250)
- 18. The Making of 'Dances with Wolves' (1990) (TV) Herself 1990 - 6.5 (43)
- 1. Independence Day: The ID4 Invasion (1996) (V) Herself/Marilyn Whitmore

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Other Works:
Starred as Alma Winemiller in the Broadway revival of "Summer and Smoke" at the Criterion Center Stage Right (5 September 1996 - 20 October 1996). more
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9 Interviews | 1 Pictorial | 2 Magazine Cover Photos more
Genres:
Drama | Sci-Fi | Action | Adventure more

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