Mary Pat Gleason

Mary Pat Gleason was a consistently working character actress with over 100 shows since the 1980s. She appeared on both TV and in film. Though you might not recognize Gleason’s face, you’ve probably seen her before. She has over 100 TV credits on her biography, primarily for unforgettable appearances on famous TV programs.

One of her longest runs was on the soap opera Guiding Light. Despite this, Gleason’s cameos on the comedy show Murphy Brown and Friends have left an indelible mark. She had numerous recurring roles later in her career, including multi-episode roles on The Middleman and Desperate Housewives. She continued her rom-com run in A Cinderella Story while making numerous portrayals in films. Her contributions to Hollywood will always be remembered. She passed away in 2020 at the age of 70, and her one-woman play, Stopping Traffic, is reportedly being used by mental health programs as a teaching aid.