Mary Carver

Mary Carvellas (May 3, 1924 – October 18, 2013), better known as Mary Carver, was an American actress whose career spanned more than 60 years.[1][2] She may be best known for her role as matriarch Cecilia Simon on the series Simon & Simon. She appeared in 153 episodes of Simon & Simon from 1981 to 1989 over eight seasons.[1]

Mary Carver
Born
Mary Carvellas

(1924-05-03)May 3, 1924
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedOctober 18, 2013(2013-10-18) (aged 89)
Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Spouse(s)
Joseph Sargent
(m. 1952; div. 1968)
Children2, including Lia Sargent

Early life

Carver was born in Los Angeles, the daughter of John and Carmen (née Delmar) Carvellas.[3] Carver graduated from Hollywood High School and City College.[4]

Career

Carver appeared in the Broadway production of Out West of Eighth in 1951. She appeared on Broadway in The Shadow Box in 1977 and in Fifth of July during the 1980s.[1]

Her films included From Here to Eternity (1953), Pay or Die (1960), I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977), Protocol (1984), Best Seller (1987), Arachnophobia (1990), and Safe (1995).[1]

Her television roles included Simon & Simon, The Donna Reed Show, ER, The Guardian, Gunsmoke, Lou Grant, Lux Video Theatre, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Mannix, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, McCloud, Quincy, M.E., The Rockford Files, Star Trek: Enterprise, and The Twilight Zone.[1][2]

In addition to acting, Carver taught within the theater department of the University of Southern California.[1]

Personal life

Carver married film director Joseph Sargent in 1952. They had two daughters, Athena Sargent and voice actress Lia Sargent,[1] and divorced in 1968.

Death

Carver died on October 18, 2013, following a brief illness at her home in Woodland Hills, California.[1][2] She was 89 years old.[3] She was survived by her daughters.[1]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1951Goodbye, My FancyJoan WintnerUncredited
1953From Here to EternityNancyUncredited
1956Bigger Than LifeSalesladyUncredited
1956Emergency HospitalAnna BanksUncredited
1958Kathy O'Marge
1959The Wild and the InnocentBit RoleUncredited
1960Pay or DieMrs. Rossi
1970Dream No EvilPolicewoman
1972Glass Houses
19773 WomenNurseUncredited
1977I Never Promised You a Rose GardenEugenia
1984ProtocolMrs. Davis
1987Best SellerCleve's Mother
1990ArachnophobiaMargaret Hollins
1995SafeNell

References
  1. Barnes, Mike (2013-10-27). "'Simon & Simon' Star Mary Carver Dies at 89". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
  2. "Mary Carver". Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2013-10-27. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
  3. "Mary Carver obituary". Los Angeles Times. 2013-10-27. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
  4. "Mary Carver Wins First Film Role". Valley Times. California, North Hollywood. November 7, 1950. p. 13. Retrieved April 8, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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