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Mary Birdsong

Mary Birdsong

Actor, also producer · Born April 18, 1968 (58) · Long Beach Island, New Jersey, USA

Mary grew up in the small beach community of Long Beach Island, NJ, but her family hails from Louisiana. She graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in acting, and the Stella Adler Award for Outstanding Achievement in Acting. Recently Mary was also awarded an honorary Masters Degree in Acting from the American Conservatory Theatre (ACT) in San Francisco. Mary made her Broadway debut in "Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me" in 2006, for which she won the prestigious Theatre World Award. Mary also stared as rookie cop "Deputy Kimball" in Reno 911 on Comedy Central, and in the Fox feature film "Reno 911: Miami."

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 18, 1968 (58)
From
Long Beach Island, New Jersey, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
37 on MovieCove · 58 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 25% in 30 days

What are Mary Birdsong's films like?

Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Society.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
30%
Society
21%
Self
17%
Survival
10%
Power
9%
Morality
9%
Ideas
4%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFame2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIsolation2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 4 · Wry 2 · Earnest 5

Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 7 · Serious 2 · Dark 2

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 4 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 5 · Charged 4 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 5 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 2

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 6

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 7 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
10
Joyful
7
Tense
5
Bittersweet
4
Warm
4
Other
11

How their films linger

Fun9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous4
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Mary Birdsong's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 26 of their 37 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (7).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Mary Birdsong's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

58 credits, 37 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Mermaid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Clarita

  • Skit(2025)

    as Linda McConnell (voice)

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • A Bloody Mess(2025)

    as Elaine Blair

  • Good American Family(2025)

    Show 1 episode · as Sandy Mosley

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • The Last Thing He Told Me(2023)

    Show 2 episodes · as Elenor McGovern

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all shows

  • Reno 911!: It's a Wonderful Heist(2022)

    Producer · as Deputy Cherisha Kimball

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Beavis and Butt-Head(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Carol (voice) · as Ellen (voice) · as Girlfriend (voice) · as Juror #3 / News Reporter (voice) · as News Reporter (voice) · as Reporter (voice)

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe(2022)

    as Reporter (voice)

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Reno 911! Defunded (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 11 episodes · as Deputy Cherisha Kimball

  • Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon(2021)

    Producer · as Deputy Cherisha Kimball

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City, The Musical (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Mona Ramsey

  • Black Easter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • American Reject (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Miriam

  • Reno 911! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 25 episodes · as Deputy Cherisha Kimball

  • I Hate the Man in My Basement(2020)

    as Lita Bronze

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Stormchaser (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Bonnie Blue

  • Succession(2018)

    Show 3 episodes · as Marianne Hirsch

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • A Happening of Monumental Proportions(2017)

    as Brick

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Freeheld(2015)

    as Carol Andree

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Kids vs Monsters(2015)

    as Maxine

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Staten Island Summer(2015)

    as Bianca Manicucci

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Park City(2015)

    as Ticket Girl

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Goldie and Bear(2015)

    Show as Mama Bear

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Lucky Stiff(2014)

    as Maid

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Gressle

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all shows

  • Review(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Shampoo

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Masters of Sex(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Maude Raines

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters(2013)

    as Gray Sister #1

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Crash & Bernstein(2012)

    Show 19 episodes · as Mel Bernstein

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Perception(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Cheryl Corvis

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Angry White Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Maxine

  • The Descendants(2011)

    as Kai Mitchell

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Franklin & Bash(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Erica Boyd

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Mad Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Kelly

  • Shake It Up(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Squitza Hessenheffer

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all shows

  • Buried(2010)

    as 411 Female Operator (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Raising Hope(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mayor Suzie Hellmann

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Killers(2010)

    as Jackie Vallero

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • High School(2010)

    as Mrs. Gordon

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Middle(2009)

    Show 3 episodes · as Marlene

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Halloween II(2009)

    as Nancy McDonald

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Adventureland(2009)

    as Francy

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Made of Honor(2008)

    as Sharon at Bridal Shower

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Reno 911!: Miami(2007)

    as Deputy Cherisha Kimball

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • The Last Request (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Marlene

  • Le Chase (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Mary Long

  • Stroker and Hoop(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Angel / Karen / Justin (voice) · as Angel / Keith / Ms. Peach (voice) · as Angel / Keith / Souko (voice) · as Angel / Vanessa / Waitress (voice) · as District Attorney / Girl (voice) · as Keith / Sarah / Announcer (voice) · as Keith / Souko (voice) · as Vicky / Mrs. Pearl / Reporter (voice)

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Crossballs: The Debate Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 24 episodes · Actor

  • Whoopi's Littleburg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • Replay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Nicola

  • Reno 911! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 43 episodes · as Deputy Cherisha Kimball · as Lisa the Masseuse

  • Contest Searchlight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law(2000)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Welcome to New York (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 16 episodes · as Connie

  • Ed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Lisa Barnes

  • Let It Snow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Sneakered Businesswoman

  • Above Freezing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Esther

  • Lincoln in the Bardo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 57 titles, 56 of them dated from 1998 to 2026; peak year 2010.

Biggest box office

Halloween II (2009)

$39M worldwide

Highest rated

Adventureland (2009)

Midcredits 73rd

Most popular right now

Crash & Bernstein (2012)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19982026

Peak 2010 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting57 of 57: 55 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score42ndProducing2 of 57: 0 only producing, 2 with another role

By decade

1990s2 · acting2000s16 · acting2010s23 · acting2020s15 · 15 acting · 2 crew

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 15 roles
0712

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Mary Birdsong's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 34th percentile, the median of the 20 of 21 with a score; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 35th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

35thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

38thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

76thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 36 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th12
  • Below 25th9

Shape of the crowd

13 of their 36 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser11
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

Skit (2025)

96th percentile spread · 48% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Succession (2018)

Midcredits 99th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the acting 60/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 39. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Mary Birdsong's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 60 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 71 · intenseMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 73 · intenseMedian of all films: 36

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Mary Birdsong work with?

People who share at least 2 of Mary Birdsong's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Carlos Alazraqui shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers