Mary Tyler Moore
Acting
Biography
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 and three Golden Globe Awards. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Ordinary People. Moore is also known for her supporting role in the musical film Thoroughly Modern Millie. Moore was an advocate for animal rights, vegetarianism and diabetes prevention.
Born: December 29, 1936
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
A loving tribute to a forgotten pioneer of the golden age of television. Starting out as a Runyonesque character actor, Sheldon Leonard went on to produce some of the most beloved and groundbreaking shows of all time, such as The Andy Griffith Show, The Danny Thomas Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show and I Spy. A rare treat, this film is a delightful retrospective of Leonard’s body of work, including priceless clips from his productions— as well as his hilarious appearances on shows such as The Jack Benny Program—and interviews with many of his friends and colleagues, including Mary Tyler Moore, Andy Griffith, Dick Van Dyke, Carl Reiner, Ron Howard and Leonard himself.
Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
Not only did Mary Tyler Moore “turn the world on with her smile,” as her show’s theme song declared, she also influenced a generation of women to become more independent and to pursue successful and fulfilling careers. Moore’s own 50-plus-year career has spanned award-winning films and Broadway shows, as well as two beloved television series that broke ground and continue to entertain viewers. This one-hour special includes highlights from a recent interview with Mary Tyler Moore, tributes from her co-stars and clips from iconic moments throughout her career. The program looks at her breakthrough role on The Dick Van Dyke Show, her iconic turn as TV's first independent career woman on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and her Academy Award-nominated work on Ordinary People.
The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited
40 years after The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961), Alan Brady wants to hire Rob and Sally to write his eulogy - in order to win a bet with his wife. Although they don't want to do it, he offers them a huge amount of money. If Rob takes the job, Laura could open her dream dance studio.
Dick Van Dyke and the Other Woman
An enchanting variety special which reunites Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore in song and dance. Numbers include "On The Other Hand", "Life Is Like A Situation Comedy", "Food Medley", "Do You Love Me?". Moore's participation in this special led directly to her being offered her own series by the network . This was the beloved "The Mary Tyler Moore Show".
Bernadette Peters: A Special Concert
A benefit stream of an exclusive evening with a Broadway Legend, leading lady and three-time Tony Award recipient Bernadette Peters. Throughout the evening, get the scoop from Peters and Broadway and television star Michael Urie as they talk about the concert and share insider stories. The one-night-only benefit concert in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Broadway Barks, originally performed at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre in 2009, features spectacular performances of songs by Stephen Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein and more.
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
With rare behind-the-scenes stories, never-before-seen moments, and classic clips from The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and many more, Dick Van Dyke takes us on a heartfelt journey through his legendary career. Beloved co-stars and friends share personal memories and hilarious anecdotes, including Mary Tyler Moore, Carl Reiner, Chita Rivera, Michele Lee, Tim Conway, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Betty White, and Derek Hough. And Dick Van Dyke himself offers stories he’s waited 100 years to tell.
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Lifetime's "Intimate Portrait" series shines a spotlight on the Golden Girls -- Bea Arthur, Betty White, Estelle Getty and Rue McClanahan -- with a collection of four programs offering an up-close look at the remarkable lives of the hit show's stars. Valerie Harper, John Ritter and Alex Trebek narrate this tribute, with guests including Angela Lansbury, Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Rosie O'Donnell and many others.
Once Upon a Horse...
Two zany cowboys steal a herd of cattle only to discover it costs more to feed them than they are worth.
E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
Heartsounds
New York urologist Harold Lear gets a taste of his own medicine when he suffers a heart attack and is confronted with a medical institution which doesn't seem equipped to help. Wife Martha steps in to fight the system and get a measure of service and compassion. Ultimately the greatest battle is not waged against the medical profession, however, but against Lear's own failing body and his own mortal fears.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self - Special Guest
as Self (archive footage)
as Self / Various (archive footage)
as Mary Richards (archive footage)
as Laura Petrie (archive footage)
as Diane
as Liz' Mom
as Joyce
as Lula
as Laura Petrie
as Lydia Blessing
as Fonsia Dorsey
as Lettie Anderson
as Mrs. Stark
as Sante Chambers Kimes / Eva Guerrero
as Mary Richards-Cronin
as Self (voice)
as Christine St. George
as Self
as Cynthia Boudreau
as Kathryn Stanfill
as Reverend Karen Stroup (voice)
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Pearl Coplin
as Louise Felcott
as Catherine Wilde
as Self
as Mary Tyler Moore
as Self
as Marjorie (voice)
as Self - Guest
as Georgia Tann
as Herself - Host
as Paula Schloss
as Wendy Haller
as Mary Todd Lincoln
as Self - Interviewee (archive footage)
as Holly Davis
as Mary Brenner
as Self
as Liz DeHaan
as Self (archive footage)
as Martha Weinman Lear
as Charlotte Dreyfus
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Beth Jarrett
as Betty Rollin
as Angel / Devil / Woman
as Self - Host
as Self
as Mary Richards
as Elizabeth Sutton
as Sister Michelle Gallagher
as Herself
as Martine Randall
as Miss Dorothy Brown
as Self
as Pamela Stewart
as Laura Petrie
as Mary Snyder
as Kathy Murlow
as Dana March
as Mary Snyder
as Sherry Smith
as Joan Ransom
as Susan Hart
as Vanessa Kinard
as Peggy Regan
as Lily Belle de Lesseps
as Amy Collins
as Self
as Girl on Telephone (uncredited)
as Marie Drew
as Laura Chandler
as Sophie Anderson
as Dance Hall Girl (uncredited)
as Nurse (uncredited)
as Sam (voice) (uncredited)
as Linda
as Self
as Happy Hotpoint (uncredited)
as Student
as Self
as Self - Nominee / Presenter
as Self - Nominee