Mary Scheer

Mary Scheer

62 · Born: Mar 19, 1963

Personal Details

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Height5' 8"
BornMar 19, 1963 Detroit, Michigan, USA

Biography

Mary Scheer is a multifaceted talent, exceling as an actor, writer, and voiceover artist. Her recent film credits include a notable appearance in The Vortex alongside Billy Gardell. On the small screen, Scheer has made significant contributions, starring in three seasons of the Paramount+ reboot of iCarly, where she portrayed the memorable character of Mrs. Benson.

In addition to her on-screen work, Scheer has lent her voice to various projects, including the critically acclaimed video game Twin Mirror, produced by Don'tNod Productions. Her impressive resume also includes stints on Prime Time Glick and The Martin Short Show, where she not only acted but also wrote for the series. Fans of Between 2 Ferns The Movie will recognize her alongside the talented Zach Galifianakis.

Scheer's extensive television credits include recurring roles on 2 Broke Girls, Life in Pieces, and a whopping 47 episodes of the popular animated series Penguins of Madagascar, where she brought to life the lovable character of Alice the Zookeeper. Her impressive television resume also includes two episodes of the iconic sitcom Seinfeld.

Before transitioning to a full-time acting career, Scheer honed her craft as an alumna of the renowned Groundlings Theater Main Company, where she performed alongside notable talents such as Will Ferrell, Wendy McLendon-Covey, Jennifer Coolidge, and Michael Hitchcock, among others. As an original cast member of MADtv, Scheer appeared in a staggering 68 episodes of the popular sketch comedy series.

Her impressive list of credits also includes her work on the animated series Hey, Arnold!, where she voiced the character Suzie Kokoshka in 14 episodes. Additionally, Scheer has contributed to the popular adult animated series Family Guy and King of the Hill.

Career

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2025
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2021
iCarly
iCarly as Marissa Benson
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2019
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
Between Two Ferns: The Movie as Frannie Scheindlin
{"id":6989,"title":"Bunk'd","year":2015,"character":"Gladys","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bunkd","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_6989.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_6989.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Bunk'd
Bunk'd as Gladys
{"id":537,"title":"2 Broke Girls","year":2013,"character":"Lois","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/2-broke-girls","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3cq0levnu0vg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3cq0levnu0vg.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":40405,"title":"The Penguins of Madagascar - Operation: Get Ducky","year":"2010","character":"Alice","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-penguins-of-madagascar-operation-get-ducky","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_40405.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_40405.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
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2009
iCarly
iCarly as Marissa Benson (archive footage)
{"id":44575,"title":"iCarly: iGo to Japan","year":"2008","character":"Marissa Benson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/icarly-igo-to-japan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_44575.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_44575.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
iCarly: iGo to Japan
iCarly: iGo to Japan as Marissa Benson
{"id":1157,"title":"The Suite Life of Zack & Cody","year":2007,"character":"Mrs. Bird","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-suite-life-of-zack-cody","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1157.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1157.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":9248,"title":"Most Extreme Elimination Challenge","year":2003,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/most-extreme-elimination-challenge","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9248.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9248.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":24770,"title":"Elvira's Haunted Hills","year":"2002","character":"Lady Ema Hellsubus","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/elviras-haunted-hills","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/34ga62fqeamg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/34ga62fqeamg.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Elvira's Haunted Hills
Elvira's Haunted Hills as Lady Ema Hellsubus
{"id":8095,"title":"Takeshi's Castle","year":2002,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/takeshis-castle","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8095.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8095.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":154564,"title":"The New Women","year":"2001","character":"Nancy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-new-women","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154564.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154564.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":24660,"title":"Chump Change","year":"2000","character":"Agent #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chump-change","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24660.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24660.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Chump Change
Chump Change as Agent #2
{"id":9932,"title":"Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker","year":"2000","character":"Mrs. Tim Drake (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/batman-beyond-return-of-the-joker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/16l8e1o8p8gg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/16l8e1o8p8gg.jpg"},"released":1}
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker as Mrs. Tim Drake (voice)
{"id":524,"title":"Family Guy","year":1999,"character":"Ann Landers \/ Mary Bradford \/ Mother (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/family-guy","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6l392ehloev0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6l392ehloev0.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Family Guy
Family Guy as Ann Landers / Mary Bradford / Mother (voice)
{"id":132,"title":"King of the Hill","year":1997,"character":"Gracie (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/king-of-the-hill","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7e43b7f3u8j0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7e43b7f3u8j0.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
King of the Hill
King of the Hill as Gracie (voice)
{"id":79,"title":"Seinfeld","year":1997,"character":"Joan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/seinfeld","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/131frpdlojrg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/131frpdlojrg.jpg"},"released":1}
Seinfeld
Seinfeld as Joan
{"id":57874,"title":"Sawbones","year":"1995","character":"TV Reporter #1","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sawbones","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57874.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57874.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Sawbones
Sawbones as TV Reporter #1
{"id":57815,"title":"Not of This Earth","year":"1995","character":"Saleswoman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/not-of-this-earth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57815.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57815.jpg"},"released":1}
Not of This Earth
Not of This Earth as Saleswoman
{"id":477,"title":"Mad TV","year":1995,"character":"Various","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mad-tv","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5nre32066fg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5nre32066fg0.jpg"},"released":1}
Mad TV
Mad TV as Various
{"id":9343,"title":"It's Pat: The Movie","year":"1994","character":"Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/its-pat-the-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/52k7jsva2jh0.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/52k7jsva2jh0.jpeg"},"released":1}
1994
{"id":2307,"title":"Quantum Leap","year":1992,"character":"Other Woman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/quantum-leap","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fnumfqtkn4o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fnumfqtkn4o.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap as Other Woman