Mary Mara

Biography

Mary T. Mara (September 21, 1960 – June 26, 2022) was an American television and film actress. She is known for her main role as Inspector Bryn Carson on Nash Bridges and appearances on primetime dramas ER and Law & Order. Mara's film credits include Blue Steel (1990), Mr. Saturday Night (1992), Love Potion No. 9 (1992), Bound (1996), K-PAX (2001), and Gridiron Gang (2006).

Known For

Dexter

as Valerie Hodges

Lost

as Jill

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Carlene Ballentine

Criminal Minds

as Judith Anderson

Bones

as Helen Bronson

Shameless

as Nance

K-PAX

as Abby

Lie to Me

as Krentz

Monk

as Theresa Crane

Gridiron Gang

as Kenny Bates' Mom