Mary Mallen

Mary Catherine Mallen is an American actress and singer. Since graduating from The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, she has appeared in various theatrical productions. She also acted as Sharon in Kenneth Lonergan’s film Manchester by the Sea.[1][2][3][4]

Not to be confused with Mary Mallon.
Mary Mallen
Born
Mary Catherine Mallen
Known forManchester by the Sea (actress)
WebsiteMaryMallen.com

Early life

Mary Mallen was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Julie and Joseph Mallen. She began acting at the age of 8 in local theatrical productions and commercials around the Boston area.

Mary attended the Middlesex School in Concord, Massachusetts, where she performed in many of the school’s productions, including as Cinderella in Into the Woods, Fantine in Les Misérables, and Lucille in A Flea in Her Ear.[5][6] She currently resides in New York City.[7]

Career

Mallen was selected to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, England, where she received her B.A. Hons in Acting. After graduating from RADA, she understudied on Connor McPherson’s original production of The Veil at the National Theatre. She performed the role of "Mibs" in A Life at the Finborough Theatre. In 2013, she moved from London to New York City and appeared in the musical Donnybrook! at the Irish Repertory Theatre,[8] playing the role of Esme. She returned to the Irish Repertory Theatre in the critically acclaimed production of Juno and the Paycock, in which she gave "the standout performance"[9] as Mary Boyle.[10][11][12]

Mallen appeared as Sharon in writer-director Kenneth Lonergan’s Manchester by the Sea, which premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.[13]

References
  1. Isherwood, Charles. "In a Blaze of Hope, Flickering Menace". New York Times.
  2. Burr, Ty. "At Sundance, 'Manchester by the Sea' impresses". Boston Globe.
  3. Giltz, Michael. "Theater: Winslow Boy Guilty of Success; Juno and the Paycock Not Framed; Driving Lessons". Huffington Post.
  4. Sacks, Sam. "Sean O'Casey's Women". nybooks.
  5. Leonard, Hugh. "Life- A first Performance". finboroughtheatre.
  6. Fee, Gayle. "Mallen siblings make Casey Affleck film a family act". Boston Herald.
  7. "Mary Mallen". Let It Cast.
  8. "Mary Mallen Theatre Credits". broadwayworld.
  9. Isherwood, Charles (2013-10-25). "J. Smith-Cameron Stars in 'Juno and the Paycock'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331.
  10. "Mary Mallen AEA Actor". backstage.
  11. "Off-Broadway". theatrereviews. Archived from the original on 2015-10-31.
  12. Murray, Matthew. "Juno and The Paycock". Talking Broadway.
  13. Chang, Justin. "Sundance Film Review: 'Manchester by the Sea'". Variety.
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