Age, Biography, and Wiki
As of 2025, Mary-Louise Parker is 61 years old. She began her acting career early and quickly gained recognition for her roles in both Broadway plays and Hollywood films. Her contribution to the entertainment industry is highlighted by her work in notable projects such as Weeds, The West Wing, and Angels in America.
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| Date of Birth | 2 August 1964 |
| Age | 60 Years |
| Birth Place | Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Height: 5 feet 8 inches (172 cm)
Weight: Approximately 60 kg (132 lbs)
Measurements: Not publicly disclosed.
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Mary-Louise Parker has been involved in several high-profile relationships, including with actor Billy Crudup, with whom she had a son named William Atticus Parker. Her personal life has been subject to media attention, especially during her pregnancy and subsequent breakup with Crudup.
Army. Because of her father's career, Parker spent parts of her childhood in South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, as well as in Thailand, Germany, and France. She described her childhood as "profoundly unhappy", noting that, "My parents did everything they could; I had books, clothes, a home and a warm bed, but I was never happy." She graduated from Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe, Arizona. Parker majored in drama at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and graduated in 1986.
On December 7, 2003, HBO aired a six-and-a-half-hour adaptation of Tony Kushner's acclaimed Broadway play Angels in America, directed by Mike Nichols. Parker played Harper Pitt, the Mormon, Valium-addicted wife of a closeted lawyer. For her performance, Parker received the Golden Globe Award and Primetime Emmy Award, both for Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film.
In 2004, Parker appeared in the comedy Saved! and a television film called Miracle Run, based on the true story of a mother of two sons with autism, as well as appearing in the lead role in Craig Lucas' Reckless on Broadway. The production, directed by Mark Brokaw, earned Parker another nomination for a Tony Award for Best Actress in 2005.
From 1996 to November 2003, Parker dated actor Billy Crudup. Their relationship ended in 2003 when Parker, who was seven months pregnant with their son William Atticus Parker, discovered that Crudup was leaving her for actress Claire Danes. William's godmother is actress Susan Sarandon. Parker was also briefly linked to Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz.
In December 2006, Parker began dating actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan, whom she had met on the set of Weeds. On February 12, 2008, Parker and Morgan announced their engagement, only to break up in April 2008.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Mary-Louise Parker's net worth is estimated to be around $16 million. Her earnings primarily come from her successful acting career in film, television, and theater. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including Fried Green Tomatoes, The West Wing, and Weeds, which have contributed significantly to her wealth.
Career, Business, and Investments
Mary-Louise Parker's career spans over three decades, with notable roles in:
- Film: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), Grand Canyon (1991), Bullets Over Broadway (1994), The Client (1994), and Red Sparrow (2018).
- Television: The West Wing (1999-2006), Angels in America (2003), and Weeds (2005-2012).
- Theater: She has won two Tony Awards for her performances in Prelude to a Kiss and Proof.
Parker's theater career continued when she appeared off-Broadway in Paula Vogel's 1997 critical smash How I Learned to Drive, with David Morse. She received the 1997 Lucille Lortel Award, Outstanding Actress, and 1997 Obie Award, Performance for her performance.
In November 2005, Parker was the subject of a career exhibition at Boston University, where memorabilia from her career were donated to the university's library. In 2006, Parker received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy, given by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, for her lead role in Weeds. In that category, she defeated the four leads of Desperate Housewives. She dedicated the award to the late John Spencer, known for his work as Leo McGarry on The West Wing. After receiving the award, Parker stated: "I'm really in favor of legalizing marijuana. I don't think it's that controversial."
Social Network
Mary-Louise Parker is not extensively active on major social media platforms, maintaining a private online presence. Her public life is primarily covered through interviews and media appearances.
Parker practices transcendental meditation. She says: "I'd always heard about transcendental meditation, and I thought, maybe that's the way back in for me. I learned TM and it changed everything." She also participates in a charity dinner for military veterans who are victims of post-traumatic stress disorder organized by the David Lynch Foundation's Operation Warrior Wellness's Resilient Warrior Program, with Tom Hanks.
Education
Mary-Louise Parker attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where she honed her acting skills. This educational background laid the foundation for her successful career in the entertainment industry.
With a rich career and numerous awards, including two Tony Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award, Mary-Louise Parker continues to be a respected figure in the acting world.
