Mary Doyle (actor)

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Mary Doyle
Born(1931-07-21)July 21, 1931
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedJune 8, 1995(1995-06-08) (aged 63)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1956–1995
SpouseJohn A. McQiggan

Mary Doyle (July 21, 1931 – June 8, 1995) was an American theatre actress who also appeared on TV between 1956 and 1982.

Early life and career

Doyle was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and was the younger sister of actor David Doyle.[1] She acted in productions of the Lincoln Community Playhouse[2] and graduated from the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre.[3]

Doyle's television appearances included The Philco Television Playhouse,[3] Charlie's Angels and Bridget Loves Bernie, the latter two shows that featured her brother David in prominent roles. She also starred in the 1976 Broadway play Best Friend.[citation needed] Her other work on Broadway included performing in The Glass Menagerie (1983), Clothes for a Summer Hotel (1980), Best Friend (1976), Equus (1974), and King Henry V (1969).[4]

Personal life and death

Doyle was married to producer John A. McQiggan.[5] She died of lung cancer in New York City, at the age of 63.[6]

References

  1. ^ Oliver, Myrna (March 1, 1997). "David Doyle; Actor on 'Charlie's Angels'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  2. ^ "Ex-Lincolnites, Dennis and Doyle, Play Broadway". The Lincoln Sunday Journal and Star. Nebraska, Lincoln. November 3, 1974. p. 91. Retrieved February 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b "'Foolish Notion' at Hayloft; Mary Doyle in Starring Role". The Lincoln Sunday Journal and Star. Nebraska, Lincoln. August 9, 1953. p. 42. Retrieved February 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Mary Doyle". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  5. ^ "Producer to leave Milwaukee troupe". The New York Times. February 23, 1966. p. 46. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  6. ^ "Mary Doyle, Actress, 63". The New York Times. June 10, 1995.


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