Mary Steenburgen is an award-winning American actress best known for her performances in films like Cross Creek, The Proposal, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, The Help, Parenthood and Philadelphia. Her portrayal of Lynda Dummar in the 1980 film Melvin and Howard won her the Academy Award as well as the Golden Globe for best supporting actress. She has also received nominations for the Emmy and the BAFTA TV Award for her performances in film and TV alike. Most acclaimed of them being for the miniseries Tender is the Night and the TV film The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank.Read more