Mary Faulkner, also known as Mary Turriff, was born in the vibrant city of Houston, Texas, and spent her formative years in Little Rock, Arkansas. She went on to attend Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where she pursued a dual passion for theater and journalism. Upon graduating, Mary made the bold move to Los Angeles, California, alongside her dear friend and fellow actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley. Mary's impressive career has spanned multiple mediums, including television, film, and theater.
Her early foray into the entertainment industry began with a role on the long-running soap opera "Days of Our Lives." She subsequently co-starred in various television series, such as "Gilmore Girls," "Mind of Mencia," "Providence," "Judging Amy," "Relativity," and "Melrose Place." Mary's film credits include "Slackers" and more recently, "Poor Mama's Boy," "Frets," and "The Falls."
In addition to her on-screen work, Mary was a long-term member of the esteemed theater company, the Actor's Co-op, in Los Angeles. She had the opportunity to play iconic classical roles, including Nina in "The Seagull" and Phebe in "As You Like It." Mary also honed her improvisational and sketch comedy skills at the renowned Comedy Store, studying with The Groundlings.
After becoming a mother, Mary made the decision to relocate back to her hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas. She has since reconnected with Southern filmmakers and appeared in the films "God's Not Dead 2," "The Discontentment of Ed Telfair," and "High Stakes." Mary has also embarked on a new creative endeavor, completing her first screenplay.
