Mary Beth Hurt

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

3.055

Gender

Female

Birthday

26-Sep-1948

Age

(76 years old)

Place of Birth

Marshalltown, Iowa, USA

Also Known As
  • Mary Beth Supinger
  • Mary-Beth Hurt
  • Marybeth Hurt
  • Mary Supinger

Mary Beth Hurt

Biography

Mary Beth Hurt (née Supinger; born September 26, 1946) is an American actress of stage and screen. For her work on Broadway, she has been nominated for three Tony Awards. She was previously married to actor William Hurt, and since 1982 she has been married to filmmaker Paul Schrader.


Credits

A Weekend with Wendell A Weekend with Wendell (1998) Character: Narrator
Three cheers for compromise as quiet-as-a-mouse Sophie learns to assert herself with bossy, big-mouthed Wendell.
Musical Max Musical Max (1993) Character: (voice)
The peace and quiet following Max's decision to put his instruments away drives the neighbors just as crazy as his constant practicing did
The Island of the Skog The Island of the Skog (2000) Character: N/A
In pursuit of freedom, a band of Rowdies and their leader set sail to an island inhabited by a seemingly hostile Skog.
Perception Perception (2005) Character: Dorothy
When Jen Marshall, an LA girl with a reckless personality and a laundry list of burned bridges, returns to New York and unexpected tragedy strikes, it is up to her mistreated friends to decide between helping her through this tough time or abandoning her - like she did them.
Baby Girl Scott Baby Girl Scott (1987) Character: Wendy Scott
The story of the Scotts, a young couple whose first child is born dangerously early, weighing less than a pound and a half. As they endure the anguish and struggle to help keep their baby alive, they discover what real love, courage and triumph are in the face of tragedy.
The Volunteer The Volunteer (2013) Character: Donna
After quitting her stable but soul-crushing job, Leigh passes her days in an apathetic fog until she decides to volunteer at a soup kitchen. There she meets Ethan, a homeless man with whom she begins an electric, but turbulent affair.
Leo the Late Bloomer Leo the Late Bloomer (1999) Character: Narrator (voice)
"What's the matter with Leo?" his father asks when Leo can't read, write, draw, eat neatly, or speak. "He's just a late bloomer", explains his mother. And sure enough, one day in his own good time, Leo shows everyone how glorious it is to finally bloom.
No Ordinary Baby No Ordinary Baby (2001) Character: Dr. Amanda Gordon
A reporter gets the scoop on the first ever human cloning, but the furor surrounding the event jeopardizes the baby's birth and the career of the responsible doctor.
Secret Service Secret Service (1977) Character: Caroline Mitford
Set in Richmond, Virginia in October 1864, tells the story of a Union spy working to seize control of the telegraph office.
The Five Forty-Eight The Five Forty-Eight (1979) Character: Jane Dent
An advertising man, emotionally estranged from his wife and those around him, has seduced and then fired and discarded his secretary. She pursues him and forces him to confront the squalor of his life.
Noisy Nora Noisy Nora (1994) Character: Narrator (voice)
NOISY NORA (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Mary Beth Hurt) What's a wee little mouse to do when little brother and big sister take up all of Mom and Dad s time? Make noise! EMILY S FIRST 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Diana Canova) As the days and weeks of school go by, Emily and her classmates learn new ideas, expand their world, and grow closer together one day at a time. VOYAGE TO THE BUNNY PLANET (Written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells, narrated by Maggie Gyllenhaal) Three bunnies are whisked off to the gentle Bunny Planet -- a place that lies far beyond the moon and stars. DVD Features - 4 Stories on One DVD Plus: Spanish Version of Noisy Nora; Rosemary Wells Interview: Voyage to the Bunny Planet; Read to My Bunny Music Video; Read-Along; Talk About the Stories
The Family Man The Family Man (2000) Character: Adelle
Jack's lavish, fast-paced lifestyle changes one Christmas night when he stumbles into a grocery store holdup and disarms the gunman. The next morning he wakes up in bed lying next to Kate, his college sweetheart he left in order to pursue his career, and to the horrifying discovery that his former life no longer exists. As he stumbles through this alternate suburban universe, Jack finds himself at a crossroad where he must choose between his high-power career and the woman he loves.
Interiors Interiors (1978) Character: Joey
When Eve, an interior designer, is deserted by her husband of many years, Arthur, the emotionally glacial relationships of the three grown-up daughters are laid bare. Twisted by jealousy, insecurity and resentment, Renata, a successful writer; Joey, a woman crippled by indecision; and Flyn, a budding actress; struggle to communicate for the sake of their shattered mother. But when their father unexpectedly falls for another woman, his decision to remarry sets in motion a terrible twist of fate…
The Dead Girl The Dead Girl (2006) Character: Ruth
The clues to a young woman's death come together as the lives of seemingly unrelated people begin to intersect.
D.A.R.Y.L. D.A.R.Y.L. (1985) Character: Joyce Richardson
Daryl is a normal 10-year-old boy in many ways. However, unbeknown to his foster parents and friends, Daryl is actually a government-created robot with superhuman reflexes and mental abilities. Even his name has a hidden meaning -- it's actually an acronym for Data Analyzing Robot Youth Life-form. When the organization that created him deems the "super soldier" experiment a failure and schedules Daryl to be disassembled, it is up to a few rogue scientists to help him escape.
Hide in Plain Sight Hide in Plain Sight (1980) Character: Matty's Chick
True story of a man in search of his children after his ex-wife enters the Witness Protection Program.
Red Dragon Red Dragon (2002) Character: Museum Curator (uncredited)
Former FBI Agent Will Graham, who was once almost killed by the savage Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter, now has no choice but to face him again, as it seems Lecter is the only one who can help Graham track down a new serial killer.
A Change of Seasons A Change of Seasons (1980) Character: Kasey Evans
Marriage takes a sour turn when a middle-aged husband falls for a young and sexy woman. Things get even more complicated when his wife starts a hot affair with a younger lover of her own.
Bringing Out the Dead Bringing Out the Dead (1999) Character: Nurse Constance
Once called "Father Frank" for his efforts to rescue lives, Frank Pierce sees the ghosts of those he failed to save around every turn. He has tried everything he can to get fired, calling in sick, delaying taking calls where he might have to face one more victim he couldn't help, yet cannot quit the job on his own.
Autumn in New York Autumn in New York (2000) Character: Dr. Sibley
Autumn in New York follows the sexual exploits of Will Keane - New York restaurateur, infamous verging-on-50 playboy, master of the no-commitment seduction - until he runs into an unexpected dead end when he meets Charlotte Fielding. Charlotte is half Will's age and twice his match, a 21 year-old free spirit yearning to get out and taste the excitement of adult life.
Parents Parents (1989) Character: Lily Laemle
Michael is a young boy living in a typical 1950s suburbanite home... except for his bizarre and horrific nightmares, and continued unease around his parents. Young Michael begins to suspect his parents are cooking more than just hamburgers on the grill outside, but has trouble explaining his fears to his new-found friend Sheila, or the school's social worker.
The World According to Garp The World According to Garp (1982) Character: Helen Holm
A struggling young writer finds his life and work dominated by his unfaithful wife and his radical feminist mother, whose best-selling manifesto turns her into a cultural icon.
Light Sleeper Light Sleeper (1992) Character: Teresa Aranow
John LeTour is a recovering drug user who suffers insomnia and still deals to a high-end New York clientele, even though he’s trying to move on from the business. John’s professional midlife crisis becomes something more acute — and dangerous — when he re-encounters an old flame while a string of seemingly drug-related murders rocks the city.
The Gay Agenda 13 The Gay Agenda 13 (2021) Character: N/A
In this series of short films, the phrase "Gay Agenda" is reclaimed from the religious right and transformed into a celebration of gay culture. Featuring Mark Christopher's classic shorts "The Dead Boys' Club", "Alkali, Iowa", and "Heartland".
Alkali, Iowa Alkali, Iowa (1995) Character: June
On his family's farm in rural Iowa, young Jack Gudmanson is wrestling with his sexual identity, not an easy thing to do in the macho world of the Midwest. But things become clearer for him when he discovers via a rusty old lunch box filled with gay magazines that his father, killed in Vietnam, led a double life down on the farm. But as liberating as the discovery is for Jack, it is painful for his grandfather and mother, who have tried for years to keep it a family secret. Now Jack must decide whether to share this new information with his younger sister or allow it to remain buried a while longer.
Six Degrees of Separation Six Degrees of Separation (1993) Character: Kitty
The story of a young, gay, black, con artist who, posing as the son of Sidney Poitier, cunningly maneuvers his way into the lives of a white, upper-class New York family.
Shimmer Shimmer (1993) Character: Mother
The solo actor in Shimmer tells the story by becoming each character in turn. The play takes place in 1956, in a harsh Midwestern juvenile detention center, where two boys befriend each other.
The Exorcism of Emily Rose The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005) Character: Judge Brewster
When a younger girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one wants to believe what Father Moore says is true.
Affliction Affliction (1998) Character: Lillian
A small town policeman must investigate a suspicious hunting accident. The investigation and other events result in him slowly disintegrating mentally.
From the Journals of Jean Seberg From the Journals of Jean Seberg (1995) Character: Jean Seberg
Mark Rappaport's creative bio-pic about actress Jean Seberg is presented in a first-person, autobiographical format. He seamlessly interweaves cinema, politics, American society and culture, and film theory to inform, entertain, and move the viewer. Seberg's many marriages, as well as her film roles, are discussed extensively. Her involvement with the Black Panther Movement and subsequent investigation by the FBI is covered. Notably, details of French New Wave cinema, Russian Expressionist (silent) films, and the careers of Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, and Clint Eastwood are also intensively examined. Much of the film is based on conjecture, but Rappaport encourages viewers to re-examine their ideas about women in film with this thought-provoking picture.
Chilly Scenes of Winter Chilly Scenes of Winter (1979) Character: Laura
Charles is a bored civil servant struggling through a harsh Utah winter. He spends most of his time reflecting on his romance with Laura, a coworker who left him to return to her husband, an A-Frame salesman.
Lady in the Water Lady in the Water (2006) Character: Mrs. Bell
Apartment building superintendent Cleveland Heep rescues what he thinks is a young woman from the pool he maintains. When he discovers that she is actually a character from a bedtime story who is trying to make the journey back to her home, he works with his tenants to protect his new friend from the creatures that are determined to keep her in our world.
Boys Life 2 Boys Life 2 (1997) Character: June Gudmanson
Compilation of four short films, "Must Be the Music", "Nunzio's Second Cousin", "Alkali, Iowa", and "The Dadshuttle", of gay interest.
My Boyfriend's Back My Boyfriend's Back (1993) Character: Mrs. Dingle
Missy McCloud is the most beautiful girl in school and Johnny Dingle has been in love with her for years. One night, Johnny is killed trying to win her over, and soon he comes back from the dead, and wins Missy's heart.
Slaves of New York Slaves of New York (1989) Character: Ginger Booth
Meet the denizens of New York City: artists, prostitutes, saints, and seers. All are aspiring toward either fame or oblivion, and hoping for love and acceptance. Instead they find high rents, faithless partners, and dead-end careers.
The Gay Agenda 23 The Gay Agenda 23 (2023) Character: N/A
In this anthology of shorts, the phrase "Gay Agenda" is reclaimed from the religious right and transformed into a celebration of gay culture. Sit back and enjoy "Built for Endurance", "Exit", "Bro", "Family History" and "Best Wishes."
Defenseless Defenseless (1991) Character: Ellie Seldes
A Los Angeles lawyer defends her former college roommate, whose husband — her lover — has been slain.
Compromising Positions Compromising Positions (1985) Character: Peg Tuccio
An ex-newspaper woman who is now a suburban housewife can't resist getting involved in an investigation of the murder of a philandering dentist who had been having affairs with several of her neighbors.
The Walker The Walker (2007) Character: Chrissie Morgan
An escort who caters to Washington D.C.'s society ladies becomes involved in a murder case.
Change in the Air Change in the Air (2018) Character: Jo Ann Bayberry
A peaceful community is forever changed when a mysterious young woman moves in. As the quirky locals embrace her, their lives soon improve. But, they can't help notice that their strange new neighbor has a secret.
Untraceable Untraceable (2008) Character: Stella Marsh
Special Agent Jennifer Marsh works in an elite division of the FBI dedicated to fighting cybercrime. She thinks she has seen it all, until a particularly sadistic criminal arises on the Internet. This tech-savvy killer posts live feeds of his crimes on his website; the more hits the site gets, the faster the victim dies. Marsh and her team must find the elusive killer before time runs out.
The Age of Innocence The Age of Innocence (1993) Character: Regina Beaufort
In 19th century New York high society, a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin.
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005) Character: Pazuzu (voice) (uncredited)
Father Merrin takes a sabbatical from the Church to devote himself to history and archaeology as he struggles with his shattered faith.
Young Adult Young Adult (2011) Character: Jan
A divorced writer from the Midwest returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old flame, who's now married with a family.



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