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Mary Alice

Mary Alice

Actor · born 3 December 1936 · Indianola, Mississippi, USA

Mary Alice was born on December 3, 1936 in Indianola, Mississippi, USA to parents Ozelar Jurnakin (Smith) and Sam Smith.

She was an actress, known for The Matrix Revolutions (2003), Awakenings (1990) and Malcolm X (1992). She taught in Elementary School before her acting career took off. When she was still a struggling actress doing stage plays, she made a living doing her castmate's laundry for a salary of $200 a week. She was a lifelong liberal Democrat, feminist, and civil rights activist. Was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2000. She retired from acting in 2005.

Where to start: Awakenings (1990).

As actor 33

TV shows 8

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Mary Alice movie?

By viewer score, Awakenings (1990) at 7.8/10.

What are Mary Alice’s most popular movies?

The Matrix Revolutions, Awakenings, Malcolm X.

How many movies has Mary Alice made?

33 films on TMDB, 33 as actor.

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