Mary Holland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mary Holland
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| Born | June 24, 1985 Galax, Virginia, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Northern Illinois University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress, comedian, writer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Matt Newell
(m. 2020) |
| Children | 1 |
Mary Holland (born June 24, 1985) is a talented American actress, comedian, and writer. She is known for her funny roles in movies and TV shows. Mary has been performing since 2013 and has appeared in many popular comedies.
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Early Life and Learning
Mary Holland grew up in Galax, Virginia. She studied at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Later, she earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Northern Illinois University. This degree helped her learn a lot about acting.
Becoming an Actress
After college, Mary started performing at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB). UCB is a famous place where comedians learn and perform improv comedy. Improv is when actors make up scenes and characters on the spot, without a script! Mary is part of UCB's main show called Asssscat.
Mary is also a member of a funny improv group called Wild Horses. Her group members are Lauren Lapkus, Erin Whitehead, and Stephanie Allynne. In 2022, she also joined "Ben Schwartz and Friends" for some surprise improv shows across the U.S.
In 2015, Mary got a role in the Starz TV series Blunt Talk. She played Shelly Tinkle for two seasons. In 2016, she had a repeating role on the HBO series Veep. She also appeared in the movie Unicorn Store. In 2017, Mary was cast in a comedy TV pilot called Household Name with Carol Burnett.
In 2020, Mary was a guest star in the final episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Also in 2020, she helped raise money for a good cause by participating in a special online game. In 2022, she played Principal Martha Reiser in the comedy movie Senior Year. This movie was produced by Rebel Wilson. Many people praised Mary's performance in the film.
Movies and TV Shows
Mary Holland has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of her selected works:
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates | Becky | |
| 2017 | And Then There Was Eve | Laura | |
| Unicorn Store | Joanie | ||
| 2018 | The Package | Triage Nurse | |
| 2019 | Greener Grass | Kim Ann | |
| Good Posture | Pauline | ||
| Between Two Ferns: The Movie | Gerri Plop | ||
| 2020 | Golden Arm | Melanie | |
| Happiest Season | Jane Caldwell | Also co-writer | |
| 2022 | Senior Year | Martha Reiser | |
| 2023 | Self Reliance | Amy | |
| Maggie Moore(s) | Maggie Lee Moore |
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013–2016 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Various | 6 episodes |
| 2014 | Silicon Valley | Sherry | Episode: "Proof of Concept" |
| The Birthday Boys | Various | Episode: "Cerf's Folly" | |
| 2015 | Parks and Recreation | Victoria Herzog | Episode: "Ron & Jammy" |
| 2015–2016 | Blunt Talk | Shelly Tinkle | 19 episodes |
| 2015 | The Mindy Project | Mom #1 | Episode: "Jody Kimball-Kinney Is My Husband" |
| Truth Be Told | Amy | Episode: "The Ecosystem" | |
| 2016 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Blair | 1 episode |
| 2016–2018 | Animals. | Various voices | 7 episodes |
| 2016 | The Good Place | Paula Ouncerock | Episode: "What We Owe to Each Other" |
| Mr. Neighbor's House | Miss Lady | TV special | |
| 2016–2017 | The UCB Show | Various | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | New Girl | Gil | Episode: "Young Adult" |
| Shrink | Rachel | 8 episodes | |
| Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Tricia | Episode: "Moo Moo" | |
| Veep | Shawnee Tanz | 5 episodes | |
| Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ | Missy | Episode: "A Divided House" | |
| Dice | Trudy | 2 episodes | |
| 2018 | Crazy Ex-Girlfriend | Cat Store Clerk | Episode: "Trent?!" |
| 2018–2024 | Craig of the Creek | Maney (voice) | 8 episodes |
| 2018 | American Housewife | Ashley Clark | Episode: "Sliding Sweaters" |
| Mr. Neighbor's House 2 | Miss Lady | TV special | |
| Happy Together | Suzanne | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| Fresh Off the Boat | Cindy | Episode: "Cousin Eddie" | |
| 2019 | Speechless | Caroline | Episode: "THE S-T-A-- STAIRCASE" |
| Abby's | Sharon | Episode: "The Fish" | |
| 2020 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Tara Cooper | Episode: "The Spite Store" |
| Robbie | Janie | 8 episodes | |
| Homecoming | Wendy | 4 episodes | |
| Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge | AD-3 (voice) | 10 episodes | |
| Mapleworth Murders | Lanie Delabouche | 3 episodes | |
| Hoops | Connie (voice) | 8 episodes | |
| The George Lucas Talk Show | Herself | Episode: "Digital Magic" | |
| Big City Greens | Chairwoman (voice) | Episode: "Chipwrecked" | |
| 2020–2021 | Duncanville | Various voices | 4 episodes |
| 2020–2023 | Harley Quinn | Jennifer, Tabitha (voice) | 3 episodes |
| 2021–2023 | HouseBroken | Various voices | 3 episodes |
| 2021–2022 | Physical | Tanya Logan | 4 episodes |
| 2022 | The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window | Sloane | Limited series; Main cast |
| Star Trek: Lower Decks | Toz, Moxy, Dr. Helen Gibson (voice) | 2 episodes | |
| 2023 | History of the World, Part II | Typhoid Mary | Episode: "VII" |
| The Afterparty | Nicole | Episode: "Aniq 2: The Sequel" | |
| 2023–2024 | The Big Door Prize | Nat | 16 episodes |
| 2024 | Bob's Burgers | Maryanne (voice) | Episode: "Saving Favorite Drive-In" |
| Ghosts | Patience |
See also
In Spanish: Mary Holland para niños
