Mamie Gummer facts for kids
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Mamie Gummer
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Mary Willa Gummer
August 3, 1983 New York City, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–present |
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| Children | 2 |
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Mamie Gummer is an American actress. She was born on August 3, 1983. Mamie is the daughter of famous actress Meryl Streep and sculptor Don Gummer.
She has starred in TV shows like Emily Owens, M.D. and The Good Wife. Mamie has also appeared in movies such as Evening and Ricki and the Flash. She was nominated for an award for her acting in the play Ugly Lies the Bone.
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Early Life and Education
Mamie Gummer was born in New York City. She is the oldest daughter of actress Meryl Streep and sculptor Don Gummer. Mamie grew up in Salisbury, Connecticut. She also lived in Los Angeles for five years. Her older brother is Henry Wolfe Gummer. Her younger sisters are actresses Grace Gummer and Louisa Jacobson.
Mamie went to Miss Porter's School. She then graduated from the Kent School in Kent, Connecticut. After that, she studied theater and communications. She went to Northwestern University and finished her studies in 2005.
Acting Career Highlights
Mamie Gummer first appeared in a movie as a toddler. She was in Heartburn with her mother. She was only 20 months old at the time. Critics gave her a good review.
After college in 2005, she started acting off-Broadway. She won a Theatre World Award for her role in Mr. Marmalade. In 2007, she was nominated for another award. This was for her performance in The Water's Edge.
First Movie Roles
Mamie made her first movie appearance as an adult in The Hoax (2006). She had a small role in this film. In 2007, she acted with her mother in the movie Evening. Mamie played a younger version of her mother's character.
Television and Broadway
In 2008, she played Sally Adams in the HBO mini-series John Adams. This show was about the second President of the United States. Mamie also made her Broadway debut in Les Liaisons Dangereuses. She received good reviews for this play.
She also appeared on the CBS show The Good Wife. She played a character named Nancy Crozier. Her character returned for more episodes in later seasons.
In 2010, she starred in the movie The Lightkeepers. In 2011, she was in the ABC medical show Off the Map.
In 2012, Mamie starred in The CW's show Emily Owens, M.D.. The show was canceled early. However, all 13 episodes were still shown.
From 2015, she had a role in the WGN America series Manhattan.
From October to December 2015, she starred in the play Ugly Lies the Bone. She was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her performance. In 2016, she joined the cast of the Amazon series The Collection.
Mamie played Lucy Purcell in the third season of HBO's True Detective. Lucy was a mother involved in a crime.
Personal Life
Mamie Gummer got engaged to actor Benjamin Walker in 2009. They got married in July 2011. They lived in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York City. In March 2013, they announced their separation.
Mamie has supported charities. These include Women's Refugee Commission and the Nomi Network.
She became engaged to writer Mehar Sethi in August 2018. They got married in February 2019. The same month, Mamie gave birth to their son. Their daughter was born in 2021.
Filmography
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1986 | Heartburn | Annie Forman | Credited as Natalie Stern |
| 2003 | Reservations | Hostess | Short film |
| 2006 | The Hoax | Dana | |
| 2006 | The Devil Wears Prada | Starbucks employee | Deleted scene |
| 2007 | Evening | Lila Wittenborn | |
| All Saints Day | Lily | Short film | |
| 2008 | Stop-Loss | Jeanie | |
| The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond | Julie Corleone | ||
| 2009 | Taking Woodstock | Tisha | |
| The Lightkeepers | Ruth | ||
| 2010 | Coach | Stella | |
| 2010 | Twelve Thirty | Maura | |
| The Ward | Emily | ||
| 2013 | The Lifeguard | Mel | |
| Side Effects | Kayla Millbank | ||
| 2014 | Cake | Bonnie | |
| Echo Park | Sophie | ||
| 2015 | The End of the Tour | Julie | |
| Ricki and the Flash | Julie Brummel | ||
| 2018 | An Actor Prepares | Annabelle | |
| Out of Blue | Jennifer Rockwell | ||
| 2021 | Separation | Maggie Vahn |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | John Adams | Sally Smith Adams | 3 episodes |
| 2010–2015 | The Good Wife | Nancy Crozier | 8 episodes |
| 2011 | Off the Map | Dr. Mina Minard | 13 episodes |
| A Gifted Man | Gemma | Episode: "In Case of Exposure" | |
| 2012 | The Big C | Maxine Cooper | 3 episodes |
| 2012–2013 | Emily Owens, M.D. | Emily Owens | 13 episodes |
| 2014 | Elementary | Margaret Bray | Episode: "Terra Pericolosa" |
| 2015 | Manhattan | Nora | 6 episodes |
| 2016 | The Collection | Helen Sabine | 8 episodes |
| 2018–2021 | The Good Fight | Nancy Crozier | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Robot Chicken | Carly (voice) | Episode: "No Wait, He Has a Cane" |
| 2018 | Castle Rock | Matthew Deaver's Mother | Episode: "Henry Deaver" |
| 2019 | True Detective | Lucy Purcell | 4 episodes |
| 2020 | Blood of Zeus | Electra (voice) | Original Netflix anime series |
| 2020 | The Right Stuff | Jerrie Cobb | |
| 2022 | DMZ | Rose | Miniseries |
| TBA | We Were Liars | Carrie Sinclair | In production |
Theater Performances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | The Laramie Project | Northwestern University Theater | |
| 2004 | 12 Volt Heart | Northwestern University Theater | |
| 2004 | The House of Blue Leaves | Bananas Shaughnessy | Northwestern University Theater |
| 2005–2006 | Mr. Marmalade | Lucy | Laura Pels Theatre, NYC |
| 2006 | The Water's Edge | Erica | Second Stage Theatre, NYC |
| 2007 | The Autumn Garden | Sophie Tuckerman | Williamstown Theatre Festival |
| 2007 | Desdemona: A Play about a Handkerchief | Playwrights Horizons Mainstage Theatre | |
| 2008 | Les Liaisons Dangereuses | Cécile Volanges | American Airlines Theatre |
| 2008 | Hunting and Gathering | Bess | Primary Stages, NYC |
| 2009 | Uncle Vanya | Sonya Serebryakova | Classic Stage Company, NYC |
| 2011 | The School for Lies | Celimene | Classic Stage Company, NYC |
| 2015 | Ugly Lies the Bone | Jess | Roundabout Theatre, NYC Nominated – Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play |
| 2017 | The Siegel | Alice | South Coast Repertory, LA |
| 2018 | Our Very Own Carlin McCullough | Cyn | Geffen Playhouse Theater, LA |
Awards and Nominations
- (2006) Theatre World Award
- Winner: Best Supporting Actress for Mr. Marmalade
- (2007) Lucille Lortel Award
- Nomination: Outstanding Featured Actress for The Water's Edge
- (2009) Lucille Lortel Award
- Nomination: Outstanding Featured Actress for Uncle Vanya
- (2016) Drama Desk Award
- Nomination: Outstanding Actress in a Play for Ugly Lies The Bone at Roundabout Underground
See also
In Spanish: Mamie Gummer para niños
