Mary McDonnell

About

Became known after being nominated for an Academy Award for her role in the 1990 film Dances with Wolves. In 2012, she began starring as Captain Sharon Raydor in Major Crimes.

Before Fame

She won an Obie for her work in the play Still Life in 1980.

Trivia

She received an Academy Award nomination for her role in the 1992 film Passion Fish.

Family Life

She married Randle Mell in the 1980's and together they had two children named Oliva Mell and Michael Mell. They separated in December 2021.

Associated With

She played President Laura Roslin in Battlestar Galactica, which co-starred Edward James Olmos as Commander William Adama.