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Mariette Hartley Biography

Birth Name:Mary Loretta Hartley

Birth Place:Weston, Connecticut, United States

Profession Actress, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Helped found the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  • Studied at Carnegie Mellon University
  • Is the granddaughter of behavioral psychologist John B․ Watson
  • Quote: "[On working with suicide prevention] "I've learned that one's deepest wounds, integrated, become one's greatest power․ Helping other survivors of suicide is my mission․""
  • Widely recognized for starring in a commercial for Polaroid
  • Was featured in the 2003 Broadway production of "Cabaret․"
  • Was censored by the FCC during an appearance on an episode of "Star Trek" in 1966, as she was supposed to expose her belly button during one scene

Awards

  • 1963BAFTA Film Award-Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: nominated
  • 1978Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special: nominated
  • 1979Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: winner
  • 1980Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement - Children's Program: nominated
  • 1980Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1982Genie-Best Performance by a Foreign Actress: nominated
  • 1983Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1983Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special: nominated