Mary Beth Peil
American actress and singer in Broadway
Born
June 25th, 1940
84 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An actress and singer, contributed significantly to stage and screen. Gained recognition for performances in Broadway productions like 'The King and I' and 'Annie Get Your Gun.' Appeared in television series 'The Good Wife' and 'Once Upon a Time.' Received acclaim for versatility in both dramatic and musical roles.
Performed in 'The King and I' on Broadway
Portrayed Evelyn in 'The Good Wife'
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