Mary Ellen Trainor Biography

Fast Facts

• Studied broadcast journalism at San Diego State University
• Married director Robert Zemeckis, who inspired her to become an actress, in 1980
• Moved to Los Angeles in 1980 and got her start in acting with the role of Elaine in "Romancing the Stone․"
• Became an on-air personality for KSDO while attending San Diego State University and later became a station editor at KCBS
• Appeared in many films by directors Richard Donner and Robert Zemeckis in the 1980s
• Best known for playing Dr․ Stephanie Woods in the "Lethal Weapon" film series and Mrs․ Walsh in "The Goonies․"
• Played the news reporter Gail Wallens in two different movies, "Die Hard" and "Ricochet․"