Mary Page Keller
Mary Page Keller | |
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Born |
Monterey Park, California, U.S. | March 3, 1961
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1982–present |
Spouse(s) | Thomas Ian Griffith (1991–present) |
Children | 2 |
Mary Page Keller (born March 3, 1961 in Monterey Park, California)[1] [2] is an American actress known for roles on television. Keller began her career on the daytime soap operas Ryan's Hope (1982–1983) and Another World (1983–1985) and later starred in a number of television sitcoms. She starred as Laura Kelly in the Fox comedy series Duet (1987-1989) and in the show's spin-off, Open House (1989–1990). Keller later had lead roles in the short-lived sitcoms Baby Talk (1991–1992), Camp Wilder (1992–1993), and Joe's Life (1993).
In film, Keller is known for her performance in the comedy-drama Beginners (2010). In 2000s, she had recurring and guest-starring roles in a number of television dramas. From 2014 to 2015, Keller starred as the mother of the lead character in the ABC Family drama series Chasing Life.
Career
As a child, Keller participated in productions at Toby's Dinner Theatre under the direction of director Toby Orenstein.[3] She later began her acting career on daytime soap operas. She played Amanda Kirkland (1982–1983) on Ryan's Hope and Sally Frame (1983-85) on Another World. Moving to primetime, she played the part of Laura Kelly on two Fox sitcoms, Duet (1987–89) and its spinoff Open House (1989–90).[4] In 1992, Keller was lead actress in Season 2 of the ABC comedy series Baby Talk. She also starred in another short-lived ABC sitcom, Camp Wilder (1992-93).[5] In 1993, she starred in Joe's Life, also on ABC. During the same years, Keller acted in a number of television films and had a dramatic role in Life Goes On.
As of mid-1990s, Keller has made many guest appearances on television series, including Ellen, The Practice, NCIS, Criminal Minds, 24, Mad Men, Castle, The Closer, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Supernatural, Pretty Little Liars and Scandal. She had recurring roles in Cybill, JAG, NYPD Blue, Nip/Tuck, Commander in Chief and Hart of Dixie.[6] She also was regular on Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane (1999) and starred as Johnny Kapahala's mother in the Disney Channel original movies Johnny Tsunami (1999) and Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board (2007). She played the lead character's mother in the 2010 comedy-drama film Beginners.[7]
In 2011, Keller was cast as the lead character's mother in the ABC Family drama pilot Chasing Life.[8] In April 2013, ABC Family picked up the pilot to series, for airing in 2014.[9]
Personal life
Keller has been married to her former Another World costar Thomas Ian Griffith since 1991. They have two children, Conner and Eamon.[10]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1987 | Scared Stiff | Kate Christopher | |
1988 | A Place to Hide | ||
1989 | Those She Left Behind | Sue Grimes | |
1990 | Revealing Evidence: Stalking the Honolulu Strangler | Sydney Westin | Television film |
1991 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter | Cassie Woodfield | Television film |
1991 | Deception: A Mother's Secret | Amanda Milner | Television film |
1993 | Ulterior Motives | Erica | |
1995 | The Colony | Leslie Knowlton | Television film |
1995 | Picture Perfect | Vicky Walters-Thomas | |
1997 | Any Place But Home | Roberta Dempsey | |
1998 | Dirty Little Secret | Ellie Ramer | Television film |
1998 | The Negotiator | Lisa Sabian | |
1999 | Johnny Tsunami | Melanie | Television film |
2000 | Father Can't Cope | Robin | Television film |
2001 | Venomous | Dr. Christine Edmonton Henning | DVD Exclusive Award for Best Actress |
2003 | Timecop: The Berlin Decision | Doc | |
2007 | Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board | Melanie | Television film |
2008 | Gigantic | Marguerite Lolly | |
2009 | Spooner | Joanne Conlin | |
2010 | Beginners | Georgia | Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Cast |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1982–1983 | Ryan's Hope | Amanda Kirkland | Series regular |
1983–1985 | Another World | Sally Spencer Frame Hobson Ewing | Series regular |
1986 | Kate & Allie | Holly | Episode: "Lucky 13" |
1987–1989 | Duet | Laura Kelly | Series regular, 54 episodes |
1989–1990 | Open House | Laura Kelly | Series regular, 24 episodes |
1990–1991 | Life Goes On | Gina Giordano | Episodes: "Libby's Sister" and "Head Over Heels" |
1991–1992 | Baby Talk | Maggie Campbell | Series regular, 23 episodes |
1992–1993 | Camp Wilder | Ricky Wilder | Series regular, 19 episodes |
1993 | Joe's Life | Sandy Gennaro | Series regular, 11 episodes |
1996 | Ellen | Sarah | Episode: "Bowl, Baby, Bowl" |
1997 | Cybill | Julia Bishop | 4 episodes |
1999 | Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane | Mrs. Bean | Series regular, 13 episodes |
2000 | Providence | Monica Lang | 3 episodes |
2001 | Emerill | Nora Lagasse | 4 episodes |
2002 | The Practice | Melissa Halpern | Episodes: "Privilege" and "Convictions" |
2002–2003 | JAG | Cmdr. Beth O'Neil/Beth O'Neil | 3 episodes |
2004 | NCIS | Cmdr. Michaela "Micki" Shields | Episode: "Terminal Leave" |
2004–2005 | NYPD Blue | Brigid Scofield | 5 episodes |
2004–2005 | Nip/Tuck | Andrea Hall | 3 episodes |
2005 | Commander in Chief | Grace Bridges | 5 episodes |
2006 | Criminal Minds | SSA Katherine Cole | Episode: "P911" |
2009 | 24 | Sarah | Episodes: "Day 7: 5:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m." and "Day 7: 6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m." |
2009 | Mad Men | Annabelle Mathis | Episode: "The Gypsy and the Hobo" |
2010 | Castle | Rebecca Dalton | Episode: "Almost Famous" |
2011 | The Closer | Emily Dixon | Episode: "Repeat Offender" |
2011 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Angela Tully | Episode: "The Debt" |
2012 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Leslie Clyborn | Episode: "Seeing Red" |
2012 | Supernatural | Joyce Bicklebee | Episode: "Out with the Old" |
2012 | Grimm | Dr. Higgins | Episode: "The Other Side" |
2012 | Hart of Dixie | Emily Chase | 4 episodes |
2012, 2013, 2017 | Pretty Little Liars | Dianne Fitzgerald | Guest Cast: 3 Episodes |
2013 | Scandal | Susan Osborne | Episode: "Molly, You in Danger, Girl" |
2014-2015 | Chasing Life | Sara | Series regular, 34 episodes |
2015 | Bosch | Christine Waters | Guest Cast, 3 episodes |
References
- ↑ "Mary Page Keller". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on March 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Today in History" Forbes.com 03 March 2011
- ↑ Shird, Shannon (2009-03-06). "Toby Barbara Orenstein". Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 2018-03-05.
- ↑ Bernstein, Fred (1987-06-29). "That Bubbly Soap Charmer Mary Page Keller Gets Pressed into Beefing Up Duet's Tv Ratings". People.com. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
- ↑ "Mary Page Keller Takes On Extended Family" The Item - Oct 2, 1992
- ↑ "Mary Page Keller Credits". Tvguide.com. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
- ↑ Lim, Dennis (27 May 2011). "'Beginners,' Mike Mills's Autobiographical Film" – via NYTimes.com.
- ↑ "Soap Vet Mary Page Keller Joins ABC Family Pilot 'Terminales'". Hollywoodreporter.com. 2011-11-17. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie. "ABC Family Pilot 'Terminales' Picked Up - Titled 'Chasing Life'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
- ↑ "Thomas Ian Griffith Biography (1960?-)". Archived from the original on September 6, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
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