Mariclare Costello facts for kids
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Mariclare Costello
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Costello in 1977
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| Born | February 3, 1936 Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
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| Died | April 17, 2026 (aged 90) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1967–2002 |
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| Children | 1 |
Mariclare Catherine Costello was an American actress who brought many characters to life on screen. She was also a dedicated member of The Actors Studio, a special place where actors learn and grow. Many people remember her best as Rosemary Hunter Fordwick in the popular TV show The Waltons, which she starred in from 1972 to 1977. After The Waltons, she took on the role of Maggie Fitzpatrick in the TV drama The Fitzpatricks in 1977.
Mariclare Costello's Life and Career
Mariclare Costello was born in Peoria, Illinois, on February 3, 1936. She was married to fellow actor Allan Arbus, and they had one child together.
She appeared in the 1971 film Let's Scare Jessica to Death.
Later in her life, Mariclare shared her acting knowledge by becoming a professor at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Mariclare Costello passed away in Brooklyn, New York, on April 17, 2026, when she was 90 years old.
Movies and TV Shows
Mariclare Costello had a long career, appearing in many movies and television series. Here are some of her notable roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1967 | The Tiger Makes Out | Rosi | |
| 1969 | N.Y.P.D. | Eloise Hendrix | Episode: "The Attacker" |
| 1970 | Pound | Honky Killer's Wife | |
| 1970 | Storefront Lawyers | Nancy Collins | Episode: "Murph Collins vs. Tomorrow" |
| 1971 | Let's Scare Jessica to Death | Emily/Abigail | |
| 1972 | Ironside | Mary Ellen Wells | Episode: "The Savage Sentry" |
| 1972–77 | The Waltons | Rosemary Hunter/Fordwick | Appeared in 15 episodes |
| 1974 | Kojak | Diane Gordon | Episode: "Death Is Not a Passing Grade" |
| 1974 | After the Fall | Louise | A TV movie based on a play |
| 1974 | The Execution of Private Slovik | Private Slovik's wife Antoinette | An NBC TV movie |
| 1974 | The Gun | Beryl Strauss | An ABC Movie of the Week |
| 1975 | Barnaby Jones | Ruth Granger | Episode: "The Deadlier Species" |
| 1975 | Harry O | Emily Weston | Episode: "For the Love of Money" |
| 1977 | This Is the Life | Ann | Episode: "Stranger at the Door" |
| 1977 | Raid on Entebbe | Gabrielle Krieger | |
| 1977–78 | The Fitzpatricks | Maggie Fitzpatrick | Regular cast member in 13 episodes |
| 1979 | The Incredible Hulk | Kay Wallace | Episode: "No Escape" |
| 1979–81 | Lou Grant | Maxine Kintner/Louise Larsen | Appeared in 2 episodes |
| 1980 | Ordinary People | Audrey Butler | |
| 1980 | Little House on the Prairie (TV series) | Helen Crane | |
| 1981 | Ragtime | Emma Goldman | (Only in a special workprint version) |
| 1981 | Coward of the County | Emma | Television Movie |
| 1982 | Hart to Hart | Anita Boyer | Episode: "Deep in the Hart of Dixieland" |
| 1982 | Fame | Mrs. Mendenhall | Episode: "Secrets" |
| 1983 | Nightmares | Adele Cooney | (Part of the "The Bishop of Battle" segment) |
| 1984 | The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension | Senator Cunningham | |
| 1984 | Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story | Jane Bladow | An NBC TV movie |
| 1985 | Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story | Ellen Mancini | A CBS TV movie |
| 1986 | Murder, She Wrote | Cassie Latham Burns | Episode: "Powder Keg" |
| 1990 | In the Heat of the Night | Darlene | Episode: "December Days" |
| 1990 | Santa Barbara | Sister Lillian | Appeared in 2 episodes |
| 1993 | ... Proposal | David's Mother | |
| 1997 | High Tide | Episode: "Ghost Story" | |
| 1998 | Chicago Hope | Mother Mary Catherine | Episode: "Memento Mori" |
| 1999 | Judging Amy | Dr. Singer | Episode: "An Impartial Bias" |
| 2002 | Providence | Helen Norris | Episode: "Smoke and Mirrors" |
| 2011 | Assisted Loving (video short) | Pearl |
See also
In Spanish: Mariclare Costello para niños
