Mary Tyler Moore
American actress and television producer (1936-2017)
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Mary Tyler Moore was an American actress and television producer who became one of the most influential entertainers of the 20th century through her groundbreaking work in television. She is remembered for her iconic roles in sitcoms that helped shape modern comedy and for her pioneering presence as a woman in the entertainment industry during a transformative era.
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- Born
- 1936
- Died
- 2017-01-25
- Works
- 2
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- Growing up again
- After all
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Acting · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Mary Tyler Moore (December 29, 1936 – January 25, 2017) was an American actress, producer, and social advocate. She is best known for her roles on The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966) and The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977), which "helped define a new vision of American womanhood" and "appealed to an audience facing the new trials of modern-day existence". Moore won seven Primetime Emmy Awards…
Known for
- Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration — Self (archive footage)2025
- Being Mary Tyler Moore — Self (archive footage)2023
- Bernadette Peters: A Special Concert — Self - Special Guest2020
- Mary Tyler Moore: Behind the Smile — Self (archive footage)2017
- Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration — Self / Various (archive footage)2015
- Inequality for All — Mary Richards (archive footage)
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Mary Tyler Moore (December 29, 1936 – January 25, 2017) was an American actress, producer, and social advocate. She is best known for her television roles on The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966) and The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977), which "helped define a new vision of American womanhood" and "appealed to an audience facing the new trials of modern-day existence". Moore won seven Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and two Tony Awards.
Moore was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the drama film Ordinary People. Moore had major supporting roles in the musical film Thoroughly Modern Millie and the dark comedy film Flirting with Disaster. Moore also received praise for her performance in the television film Heartsounds.