MARY-LOUISE PARKER
Mary-Louise Parker was born circa August 2, 1964, in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, a military base that set the stage for her early life of discipline and resilience. Raised in Columbia, South Carolina, Parker cultivated an early passion for the arts, leading her to study theater at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts circa early 1980s. Her formal training and dedication to craft opened doors to the New York theater scene, where she made her mark with compelling performances. By the late 1980s, Parker was establishing herself on Broadway, earning critical acclaim in productions like Prelude to a Kiss (1990) and Proof (2000), showcasing her versatility and emotional depth as an actress.