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[7] Distinguished Performance by an Actress Full Gallop Won
1998 Tony Award[8] Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical Cabaret Nominated
1999 Drama Desk Award[9] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Bosoms and Neglect Nominated
2004 Drama Desk Award[10] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play The Beard of Avon Nominated
2006 Outer Critics Circle Award[11] Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Grey Gardens Nominated
Lucille Lortel Award[12] Outstanding Performance by a Featured Actress Nominated
Drama League Award[13] Distinguished Performance Nominated
2007 Tony Award[14] Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical Won
Richard Seff Award[15] Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production Won
2012 Obie Award[16] Distinguished Performance by an Actress 4000 Miles Won
Drama League Award[17] Distinguished Performance Nominated
2015 Outer Critics Circle Award[18] 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. https://www.playbill.com/article/winners-of-the-1996-obie-awards-com-67882
  8. https://www.playbill.com/article/list-of-1998-tony-award-winners-com-78959
  9. https://www.playbill.com/article/list-of-1999-drama-desk-winners-com-81799
  10. https://www.playbill.com/article/2003-04-drama-desk-award-nominations-announced-wicked-leads-pack-with-11-nominations-com-119391
  11. https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news-features/outer-critics-circle-2005-2006-winners-announced
  12. http://w.lortelaward.com/2006nominees.htm
  13. https://www.broadway.com/buzz/95491/drama-league-announces-2006-nominees/
  14. https://www.playbill.com/article/just-the-facts-list-of-2007-tony-award-winners-and-nominees-com-141421
  15. https://www.actorsequityfoundation.org/the-richard-seff-past-winners#:~:text=Richard%20Seff%20Award%20is%20presented,Broadway%20or%20Off%2DBroadway%20production.
  16. https://www.villagevoice.com/2012/05/16/the-2012-obie-award-winners/
  17. https://broadwaymusicalblog.com/2012/05/18/2012-drama-league-award-winners/
  18. https://variety.com/2015/legit/news/outer-critic-circle-awards-2015-full-list-1201492113/
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