Mary Linda Phillips embarked on her illustrious acting career in the vibrant city of New York, where she had the privilege of performing at esteemed institutions such as Lincoln Center, The Harold Clurman Theater, New Dramatists, and The Manhattan Punchline Theater. Her impressive regional credits include a captivating portrayal of Frances in the production of Light Up The Sky in North Carolina, a memorable performance as Doris in Same Time Next Year in Palm Springs, and a stirring rendition of Dinah in South Pacific, expertly directed by James Hammerstein at the Coconut Grove Playhouse in Miami.
In Los Angeles, Mary Linda has had the pleasure of taking on a variety of roles, earning her a Robby award for her captivating performance as Peggy in A Late Snow. She has also had the opportunity to shine as Kate in Dancing At Lughnasa at Theatre West, bring 14 characters to life in Spoon River, directed by the talented Betty Garrett, and deliver a poignant performance as Mrs. Malins in James Joyce's The Dead at the Open Fist Theater Company.
Mary Linda's impressive list of TV credits includes appearances on The West Wing, American Housewife, Dirty Sexy Money, and recurring roles on the popular shows Gilmore Girls and Grace and Frankie. Her film credits include notable roles in Stigmata, Punching The Clown, and Love and Other 4 Letter Words.
Mary Linda is also a devoted wife to veteran actor Bill Wiley, with whom she shares two sons, Bill Jr. and Henry Phillips, a talented comedian and musician.
