Who is Mary Kay Place?

Mary Kay Place is a talented American actress, singer, and writer who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry over the years. She was born on September 23, 1947, in Tulsa, Oklahoma and started her career as a singer and songwriter in the 1970s.

However, it was her move to Los Angeles that saw her start her acting career, and soon enough, she began appearing in popular television shows such as "All in the Family", "M*A*S*H", and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show". Eventually, Mary Kay Place landed a breakout role in the hit television series "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" as Loretta Haggers.

Apart from her television work, Mary Kay Place has starred in movies such as "The Big Chill", "Sweet Home Alabama", and "Being John Malkovich", to name a few. However, one lesser-known fact about her is that she was also a successful commercial actress in the 1980s and 1990s.

Mary Kay Place appeared in a series of commercials for the popular fast-food chain, McDonald's, in the early 1980s. She also featured in a commercial for the American telecom giant, AT&T, where she played a mother who is helped by her daughter to call her partner in another country.

Overall, Mary Kay Place has had a long and illustrious career as an actress and entertainer, and her work as a commercial actor only adds to her repertoire. She has won numerous awards, including an Emmy for her role in "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" and a Grammy for her work in music.

Her dedication and talent have made her one of the most respected figures in the industry, and she continues to inspire both young and seasoned actors alike with her versatility and creativity.

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