Maryann Plunkett

Acting

Maryann Plunkett

Born January 1, 1953 · Lowell, Massachusetts, USA (age 73)

Maryann Plunkett is an American actress and singer. Plunkett made her Broadway debut playing Sister Agnes in "Agnes of God." In 1987, she won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her performance as Sally Smith in "Me and My Girl." In 2024, she received her second Tony Award nomination for her leading role in the musical adaptation of "The Notebook." In addition, she has made ap…

Known For

Little WomenLittle Women · 2019
Little Women
7.92019
MovieDramaRomance
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
Blue ValentineBlue Valentine · 2010
Blue Valentine
7.02010
MovieDramaRomance
Dean and Cindy live a quiet life in a modest neighborhood. They appear to have the world at their feet at the outset of the relationship. However, his lack of ambition and her retreat into self-absorption cause potentially irreversible cracks in their marriage.
A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood · 2019
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
7.02019
MovieHistoryFamily
An award-winning cynical journalist, Lloyd Vogel, begrudgingly accepts an assignment to write an Esquire profile piece on the beloved television icon Fred Rogers. After his encounter with Rogers, Vogel's perspective on life is transformed.
Fools Rush InFools Rush In · 1997
Fools Rush In
6.51997
MovieComedyDrama
After a one night stand with Alex, Isabel realizes that she is pregnant and they decide to get married. However, along with the marriage comes compromise of one's own cultural traditions.
Center StageCenter Stage · 2000
Center Stage
6.92000
MovieDramaMusic
A group of 12 teenagers from various backgrounds enroll at the American Ballet Academy in New York to make it as ballet dancers and each one deals with the problems and stress of training and getting ahead in the world of dance.
The Squid and the WhaleThe Squid and the Whale · 2005
The Squid and the Whale
7.02005
MovieComedyDrama
Based on the true childhood experiences of Noah Baumbach and his brother, The Squid and the Whale tells the touching story of two young boys dealing with their parents' divorce in Brooklyn in the 1980s.
True StoryTrue Story · 2015
True Story
6.32015
MovieCrimeDrama
A drama centered on the relationship between journalist Michael Finkel and Christian Longo, an FBI Most Wanted List murderer who for years lived outside the U.S. under Finkel's name.
MadMad · 2016
Mad
6.72016
MovieComedyDrama
A matriarch past the point of a nervous breakdown, her two daughters that don't give a damn, and the heat-seeking missiles of resentment they toss at each other.

Movies

Little WomenLittle Women · 2019
Little Women
7.92019
MovieDramaRomance
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
Blue ValentineBlue Valentine · 2010
Blue Valentine
7.02010
MovieDramaRomance
Dean and Cindy live a quiet life in a modest neighborhood. They appear to have the world at their feet at the outset of the relationship. However, his lack of ambition and her retreat into self-absorption cause potentially irreversible cracks in their marriage.
A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodA Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood · 2019
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
7.02019
MovieHistoryFamily
An award-winning cynical journalist, Lloyd Vogel, begrudgingly accepts an assignment to write an Esquire profile piece on the beloved television icon Fred Rogers. After his encounter with Rogers, Vogel's perspective on life is transformed.
Fools Rush InFools Rush In · 1997
Fools Rush In
6.51997
MovieComedyDrama
After a one night stand with Alex, Isabel realizes that she is pregnant and they decide to get married. However, along with the marriage comes compromise of one's own cultural traditions.
Center StageCenter Stage · 2000
Center Stage
6.92000
MovieDramaMusic
A group of 12 teenagers from various backgrounds enroll at the American Ballet Academy in New York to make it as ballet dancers and each one deals with the problems and stress of training and getting ahead in the world of dance.
The Squid and the WhaleThe Squid and the Whale · 2005
The Squid and the Whale
7.02005
MovieComedyDrama
Based on the true childhood experiences of Noah Baumbach and his brother, The Squid and the Whale tells the touching story of two young boys dealing with their parents' divorce in Brooklyn in the 1980s.
True StoryTrue Story · 2015
True Story
6.32015
MovieCrimeDrama
A drama centered on the relationship between journalist Michael Finkel and Christian Longo, an FBI Most Wanted List murderer who for years lived outside the U.S. under Finkel's name.
MadMad · 2016
Mad
6.72016
MovieComedyDrama
A matriarch past the point of a nervous breakdown, her two daughters that don't give a damn, and the heat-seeking missiles of resentment they toss at each other.
Regular SingingRegular Singing · 2020
Regular Singing
2020
MovieDrama
The fourth and final play in this captivating series, Regular Singing, opened on November 22, 2013 – the 50th Anniversary of JFK's assassination that shocked the world.
TapesTapes · 2020
Tapes
2020
MovieComedy
Tapes is about a young woman (Maddie) who discovers a recording of her parents' couples therapy session from 30 years earlier, which exposes a secret that makes their Sunday dinner a bit...awkward.
The Family FangThe Family Fang · 2016
The Family Fang
5.92016
MovieComedyDrama
A brother and sister return to their family home in search of their world famous parents who have disappeared.
Showing UpShowing Up · 2023
Showing Up
5.92023
MovieComedyDrama
In the days leading up to a possibly career-changing exhibition, a sculptor navigates her relationships with family, friends, and colleagues.
And So We Come ForthAnd So We Come Forth · 2020
And So We Come Forth
2020
MovieDrama
The Apple Family reunites to discuss recent events during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SorrySorry · 2020
Sorry
6.52020
MovieDrama
A year after Sweet and Sad, the Apple Family again share a meal in Rhinebeck, NY, as they sort through personal and political feelings of loss and confusion on the morning of the day the country will choose the next president. Like the first two plays in this trilogy, Sweet and Sad and That Hopey Changey Thing, Sorry opens on the day that it is set, November 6, 2012: Election Day.
Claire DolanClaire Dolan · 1998
Claire Dolan
5.51998
MovieDrama
A high-priced call girl, shocked by her mother's death, decides to get out of the business and have a baby.
Incidental Moments of the DayIncidental Moments of the Day · 2020
Incidental Moments of the Day
2020
MovieDrama
The final installment of "The Apple Family: Life on Zoom" trilogy, featuring Lucy Michael of "The Michaels."
Sweet and SadSweet and Sad · 2020
Sweet and Sad
6.52020
MovieDrama
The Apple Family finds themselves together again for the first time since Election Night, 2010. Marian, reeling from a personal tragedy, now lives with her sister Barbara; sister Jane is back with her boyfriend Tim; their brother Richard has come up from Manhattan; and Uncle Benjamin prepares for his first dramatic performance in years. Over Sunday brunch on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the Apples find themselves talking about loss, memory, remembrance, and the meaning of compensation.
Peter and VandyPeter and Vandy · 2009
Peter and Vandy
6.32009
MovieDramaComedy
Flashbacks and flash-forwards illustrate the rise and fall of a love affair between two New Yorkers.
That Hopey Changey ThingThat Hopey Changey Thing · 2020
That Hopey Changey Thing
2020
MovieDrama
Set on election day, November 2, 2010. Uncle Benjamin’s dog has died, and his nieces and nephew have gathered for dinner in Rhinebeck, New York, to surprise him with a new one. While the polls close, the Apple Family discusses memory, manners, and politics.
You Haunt MeYou Haunt Me · 2026
You Haunt Me
2026
MovieDrama
Ben Howardson, a grieving middle-aged man, grapples with the loss of his accomplished concert pianist mother, Eileen Howardson. Her absence has left an indelible void in his life. Ben returns to his childhood home to pack up Eileen’s belongings. Upon entering, he encounters an unsettling sensation. What awaits him within those walls is an extraordinary event that will transform his life. Ben will confront his painful past, his paralyzed present, and his uncertain, yet hopeful future.
Three Sovereigns for SarahThree Sovereigns for Sarah · 1985
Three Sovereigns for Sarah
1985
MovieHistoryDrama
Nineteen people were hanged and one man pressed to death, while hundreds went to jail during the "witch hysteria" of 1692. THREE SOVEREIGNS FOR SARAH offers an accurate portrayal of the Salem witch trials, with real characters and original transcripts woven into the dialogue. The film is a powerful, moving story about three loving sisters accused of witchcraft.
Broadway's Lost Treasures IIBroadway's Lost Treasures II · 2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
8.32004
MovieMusicDocumentary
The annual Tony Award broadcast provides the only filmed record of Broadway's best for audiences to experience as if they were front-row-center on opening night. This second compilation of great musical moments from the Tonys features another dazzling array of stars and performances. Hosts Lauren Bacall, Bebe Neuwirth, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Jerry Orbach introduce these one-of-a-kind performances and share their personal Broadway and Tony memories.
The Littlest VictimsThe Littlest Victims · 1989
The Littlest Victims
8.01989
MovieDramaTV Movie
A true account of the life of pioneering AIDS doctor James Oleske.
Real TalkReal Talk · 2020
Real Talk
2020
MovieMusicComedy
A woman goes on a daytime show to confront a famous music producer of sexual harassment, only to find him armed with the “perfect apology.”

TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit · 1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
8.01999
SeriesCrimeDrama
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
Law & OrderLaw & Order · 1990
Law & Order
7.31990
SeriesCrimeDrama
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.
The BlacklistThe Blacklist · 2013
The Blacklist
7.62013
SeriesDramaCrime
Raymond "Red" Reddington, one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives, surrenders in person at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He claims that he and the FBI have the same interests: bringing down dangerous criminals and terrorists. In the last two decades, he's made a list of criminals and terrorists that matter the most but the FBI cannot find because it does not know they exist. Reddington calls this "The Blacklist". Reddington will co-operate, but insists that he will speak only to Elizabeth Keen, a rookie FBI profiler.
The Good WifeThe Good Wife · 2009
The Good Wife
7.62009
SeriesDrama
Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.
Star Trek: The Next GenerationStar Trek: The Next Generation · 1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation
8.41987
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.
Murder, She WroteMurder, She Wrote · 1984
Murder, She Wrote
7.51984
SeriesMysteryCrime
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
DamagesDamages · 2007
Damages
7.42007
SeriesMysteryDrama
Damages is an American legal thriller television series created by the writing and production trio of Daniel Zelman and brothers Glenn and Todd A. Kessler. The plot revolves around the brilliant, ruthless lawyer Patty Hewes and her protégée, recent law school graduate Ellen Parsons. Each season features a major case that Hewes and her firm take on, while also examining a chapter of the complicated relationship between Ellen and Patty. The first two seasons center around the law firm Hewes & Associates. Later seasons center more on Patty and Ellen's relationship as Ellen begins to distance herself from Hewes & Associates and begins an independent career.
Miami ViceMiami Vice · 1984
Miami Vice
7.41984
SeriesCrimeDrama
The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on the unlikely partnership of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs - who first meet when Tubbs is undercover in a drug cartel.
ManifestManifest · 2018
Manifest
7.62018
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyMystery
After landing from a turbulent but routine flight, the crew and passengers of Montego Air Flight 828 discover five years have passed in what seemed like a few hours. As their new realities become clear, a deeper mystery unfolds and some of the returned passengers soon realize they may be meant for something greater than they ever thought possible.
MatlockMatlock · 1986
Matlock
7.11986
SeriesDramaCrime
Thrifty, folksy and cantankerous, Matlock charges a premium for his services but is worth every penny: This renowned attorney, always clothed in his trademark light-gray suit and driving his signature Ford Crown Victoria, has an uncanny knack for finding overlooked clues and exposing murderers in dramatic courtroom scenes.
House of CardsHouse of Cards · 2013
House of Cards
8.02013
SeriesDrama
Betrayed by the White House, Congressman Frank Underwood embarks on a ruthless rise to power. Blackmail, seduction and ambition are his weapons.
BullBull · 2016
Bull
7.12016
SeriesCrimeDrama
Dr. Jason Bull is the brilliant, brash, and charming founder of a hugely successful trial consulting firm.
L.A. LawL.A. Law · 1986
L.A. Law
7.11986
SeriesDrama
L.A. Law is an American television legal drama series that ran for eight seasons on NBC from September 15, 1986, to May 19, 1994. Created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, it contained many of Bochco's trademark features including a large number of parallel storylines, social drama and off-the-wall humor. It reflected the social and cultural ideologies of the 1980s and early 1990s, and many of the cases featured on the show dealt with hot-topic issues such as abortion, racism, gay rights, homophobia, sexual harassment, AIDS, and domestic violence. The series often also reflected social tensions between the wealthy senior lawyer protagonists and their less well-paid junior staff. The show was popular with audiences and critics, and won 15 Emmy Awards throughout its run, four of which were for Outstanding Drama Series.
American PlayhouseAmerican Playhouse · 1982
American Playhouse
6.61982
SeriesDramaComedy
American Playhouse is an anthology television series periodically broadcast by Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.
Dr. DeathDr. Death · 2021
Dr. Death
7.32021
SeriesDramaCrime
An anthology series, with each season following a new medical true crime story.
OM CITYOM CITY · 2015
OM CITY
10.02015
SeriesComedy
OM CITY is the critically acclaimed, award-winning original series that follows the harried life of Grace (Jessie Barr), a yoga teacher in NYC, and her attempts to bring the humans of New York OM.