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Acting
Mary Field
Mary Field is best known for Gunsmoke, The Wonderful World of Disney, Wagon Train and Four Star Playhouse. Mary Field was born on June 10, 1909. Mary Field died on June 12, 1996 at the age of 87.
- Born
- June 10, 1909
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- June 12, 1996 (87 years old)
Biography
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Mary Field (June 10, 1909 – June 12, 1996) was an American film actress who primarily appeared in supporting roles. She was born in New York City. As a child she never knew her biological parents. During her infancy she was left outside the doors of a church with a note pinned to her saying that her name was "Olivia Rockefeller". She would later be adopted.
In 1937, she was signed under contract to Warner Bros. Studios and made her film debut in The Prince and the Pauper (1937). Her other screen credits include parts in such films as Jezebel (1938), Cowboy from Brooklyn (1938), The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938), Eternally Yours (1939), When Tomorrow Comes (1939), Broadway Melody of 1940, Ball of Fire (1941), How Green Was My Valley (1941), Mrs. Miniver (1942), Ministry of Fear (1944), Dark Angel (1946), Out of the Past(1947), Miracle on 34th Street (1947), and Life With Father (1947). During her time in Hollywood she appeared in approximately 103 films.
Her TV credits include parts in Gunsmoke, Wagon Train, and The Loretta Young Show. In 1963, her last acting role was as a Roman Catholic nun in the television series, Going My Way, starring Gene Kelly and modeled after the 1944 Bing Crosby film of the same name. She appeared in several episodes of the television comedy, Topper, as Henrietta Topper's friend Thelma Gibney.
Mary Field (June 10, 1909 – June 12, 1996) was an American film actress who primarily appeared in supporting roles. She was born in New York City. As a child she never knew her biological parents. During her infancy she was left outside the doors of a church with a note pinned to her saying that her name was "Olivia Rockefeller". She would later be adopted.
In 1937, she was signed under contract to Warner Bros. Studios and made her film debut in The Prince and the Pauper (1937). Her other screen credits include parts in such films as Jezebel (1938), Cowboy from Brooklyn (1938), The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938), Eternally Yours (1939), When Tomorrow Comes (1939), Broadway Melody of 1940, Ball of Fire (1941), How Green Was My Valley (1941), Mrs. Miniver (1942), Ministry of Fear (1944), Dark Angel (1946), Out of the Past(1947), Miracle on 34th Street (1947), and Life With Father (1947). During her time in Hollywood she appeared in approximately 103 films.
Her TV credits include parts in Gunsmoke, Wagon Train, and The Loretta Young Show. In 1963, her last acting role was as a Roman Catholic nun in the television series, Going My Way, starring Gene Kelly and modeled after the 1944 Bing Crosby film of the same name. She appeared in several episodes of the television comedy, Topper, as Henrietta Topper's friend Thelma Gibney.
Known for
Filmography
- 1957Wagon TrainMrs. Gillespie
- 1955GunsmokeMinerva
- 1954Studio 57
- 1954The Wonderful World of DisneyCathy Marion
- 1953Letter to LorettaHelen Merchant
- 1953TopperThelma Gibney
- 1953The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
- 1952Four Star PlayhouseNora
- 1952Chevron Theatre
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Mary Field been in?
Mary Field is best known for Gunsmoke, The Wonderful World of Disney, Wagon Train and Four Star Playhouse.
When was Mary Field born?
Mary Field was born on June 10, 1909. (New York City, New York, USA)
How old is Mary Field?
Mary Field died on June 12, 1996 at the age of 87.
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·