Mary Steenburgen

She began her professional acting career after studying at New York's Neighborhood Playhouse. Her breakthrough came in the Western comedy film Goin' South, followed by notable performances in Time After Time and Jonathan Demme's comedy-drama film Melvin and Howard. This led to her winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Melvin and Howard. Steenburgen's early success established her as a versatile actress capable of handling various genres.