Marian Mercer

Acting

Marian Mercer

Born November 26, 1935 · Akron, Ohio, USA

Died April 27, 2011 · aged 75

No biography available.

Known For

Nine to FiveNine to Five · 1980
Nine to Five
6.91980
MovieComedy
Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him.
Murder in Three ActsMurder in Three Acts · 1986
Murder in Three Acts
5.91986
MovieCrimeDrama
In Acapulco, Hercule Poirot attends a dinner party in which one of the guests clutches his throat and suddenly dies. The causes seem to be natural until another party with most of the same guests produces another corpse.
Money TalksMoney Talks · 1972
Money Talks
6.51972
MovieComedy
From Allen Funt, the creator of TV's "Candid Camera." The hidden camera is pointed at people dealing with money in all sorts of human and, often, hilarious circumstances.
John and MaryJohn and Mary · 1969
John and Mary
5.91969
MovieDramaRomance
John and Mary meet in a singles bar, sleep together, and spend the next day getting to know each other.
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special LadyNatalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady · 1982
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
6.01982
MovieDocumentary
An all-star tribute to Natalie Wood by some of her friends and co-workers.
Are You My Mother?Are You My Mother? · 1986
Are You My Mother?
1986
MovieDramaTV Movie
Teenage girl is stunned to discover that her mother is not deceased, but mentally ill living in an institution.
Out on a LimbOut on a Limb · 1992
Out on a Limb
5.31992
MovieComedy
While heading to the town where his sister, Marci, lives, big-city banker Bill Campbell is robbed by a woman who takes everything he has, including his clothes and a business document worth millions of dollars. Bill eventually reunites with Marci, who is in a tizzy because she thinks their stepfather has been killed. While trying to determine if his sister is right, Bill must also get back his valuable paperwork.
Oh, God! Book IIOh, God! Book II · 1980
Oh, God! Book II
5.51980
MovieFantasyComedy
God appears before 11-year-old Tracy Richards to ask for her help to spread his word and influence over the world which she suggests the slogan 'Think God.' Naturaly, Tracy's divorced parents think Tracy's crazy, and plot to halt her 'heaven-sent' mission to spread God's word.

Movies

Nine to FiveNine to Five · 1980
Nine to Five
6.91980
MovieComedy
Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him.
Murder in Three ActsMurder in Three Acts · 1986
Murder in Three Acts
5.91986
MovieCrimeDrama
In Acapulco, Hercule Poirot attends a dinner party in which one of the guests clutches his throat and suddenly dies. The causes seem to be natural until another party with most of the same guests produces another corpse.
Money TalksMoney Talks · 1972
Money Talks
6.51972
MovieComedy
From Allen Funt, the creator of TV's "Candid Camera." The hidden camera is pointed at people dealing with money in all sorts of human and, often, hilarious circumstances.
John and MaryJohn and Mary · 1969
John and Mary
5.91969
MovieDramaRomance
John and Mary meet in a singles bar, sleep together, and spend the next day getting to know each other.
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special LadyNatalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady · 1982
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
6.01982
MovieDocumentary
An all-star tribute to Natalie Wood by some of her friends and co-workers.
Are You My Mother?Are You My Mother? · 1986
Are You My Mother?
1986
MovieDramaTV Movie
Teenage girl is stunned to discover that her mother is not deceased, but mentally ill living in an institution.
Out on a LimbOut on a Limb · 1992
Out on a Limb
5.31992
MovieComedy
While heading to the town where his sister, Marci, lives, big-city banker Bill Campbell is robbed by a woman who takes everything he has, including his clothes and a business document worth millions of dollars. Bill eventually reunites with Marci, who is in a tizzy because she thinks their stepfather has been killed. While trying to determine if his sister is right, Bill must also get back his valuable paperwork.
Oh, God! Book IIOh, God! Book II · 1980
Oh, God! Book II
5.51980
MovieFantasyComedy
God appears before 11-year-old Tracy Richards to ask for her help to spread his word and influence over the world which she suggests the slogan 'Think God.' Naturaly, Tracy's divorced parents think Tracy's crazy, and plot to halt her 'heaven-sent' mission to spread God's word.
The SeagullThe Seagull · 1975
The Seagull
10.01975
MovieDramaTV Movie
Anton Chekhov's play "The Seagull" is brought to life in this acclaimed 1975 production directed by John Desmond. Seeking to reform the theater, Konstantin (Frank Langella) has written an experimental play with the lead to be acted by his beloved, Nina (Blythe Danner). He arranges the first performance to take place at a country estate, but the presence of his self-absorbed mother (Lee Grant) and her novelist lover disrupts the production.
The Cracker FactoryThe Cracker Factory · 1979
The Cracker Factory
9.31979
MovieTV MovieDrama
Drama depicting the problems of a suburban housewife suffering from fits of depression and alcoholism, and her stay in a psychiatric center after a feeble suicide attempt.
Sammy Stops the WorldSammy Stops the World · 1978
Sammy Stops the World
9.01978
MovieMusic
A man who sells coffee for a living gets his boss's daughter pregnant. This changes his life and eventually leads to his becoming a powerful business tycoon with no moral center. (TCM)

TV Shows

Murder, She WroteMurder, She Wrote · 1984
Murder, She Wrote
7.51984
SeriesMysteryCrime
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
Great PerformancesGreat Performances · 1971
Great Performances
6.11971
SeriesComedyDocumentary
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
Touched by an AngelTouched by an Angel · 1994
Touched by an Angel
7.21994
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives.
St. ElsewhereSt. Elsewhere · 1982
St. Elsewhere
5.71982
SeriesDrama
St. Elsewhere is an American medical drama television series that originally ran on NBC from October 26, 1982 to May 25, 1988. The series starred Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd and William Daniels as teaching doctors at a lightly-regarded Boston hospital who gave interns a promising future in making critical medical and life decisions.
The Golden GirlsThe Golden Girls · 1985
The Golden Girls
7.61985
SeriesComedy
Four Southern Florida seniors share a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake. Bright, promiscuous, clueless and hilarious, these lovely, mismatched ladies form the perfect circle of friends.
Mary Hartman, Mary HartmanMary Hartman, Mary Hartman · 1976
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
7.31976
SeriesDrama
In the fictional town of Fernwood, Ohio, suburban housewife Mary Hartman seeks the kind of domestic perfection promised by Reader’s Digest and TV commercials. Instead she finds herself suffering the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune: mass murders, low-flying airplanes and waxy yellow buildup on her kitchen floor.
Tony AwardsTony Awards · 1956
Tony Awards
1956
Series
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.
Police WomanPolice Woman · 1974
Police Woman
6.41974
SeriesCrime
Sergeant “Pepper"” Anderson, an undercover cop for the Criminal Conspiracy Unit of the Los Angeles Police Department, poses undercover from mob girl to prostitute.
ProvidenceProvidence · 1999
Providence
6.71999
SeriesDrama
Providence is an American television drama series.
Dave's WorldDave's World · 1993
Dave's World
6.51993
SeriesComedy
Dave's World is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1993 to 1997. The series is based on the writing of Miami Herald columnist Dave Barry.
It's a LivingIt's a Living · 1980
It's a Living
6.01980
SeriesComedy
It's a Living is an American sitcom set in a restaurant at the top of the Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. The show aired on ABC from October 30, 1980 until June 11, 1982. After the series was cancelled, new episodes aired in first-run syndication from September 28, 1985 to April 8, 1989. The series was created by Stu Silver, Dick Clair and Jenna McMahon, and produced by Witt/Thomas Productions, later in association with Golden West Television and Lorimar-Telepictures.
WorkingWorking · 1997
Working
5.31997
SeriesComedy
Working is an American situation comedy that aired on NBC from 1997 to 1999. The series was created and executive produced by Michael Davidoff and Bill Rosenthal.
Suddenly SusanSuddenly Susan · 1996
Suddenly Susan
5.91996
SeriesComedy
Susan Keane is a glamorous San Francisco magazine writer beginning to adjust to being single, who learns to be independent-minded, after being taken care of all her life.
Harry and the HendersonsHarry and the Hendersons · 1991
Harry and the Hendersons
5.91991
SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
The Hendersons, an upwardly mobile Seattle family, bring home what they believe to be a dead Bigfoot. But he has only been wounded by a hunter, and the Hendersons offer the creature who they come to call Harry a temporary home until a recovers his health.
Forever FernwoodForever Fernwood · 1977
Forever Fernwood
5.01977
Series
Home FreeHome Free · 1993
Home Free
6.51993
SeriesComedy
Freelance journalist Matt Bailey's carefree life in his mother's home ends when his recently divorced sister Vanessa and her two children move in.
Sunday DinnerSunday Dinner · 1991
Sunday Dinner
7.81991
SeriesComedy
Sunday Dinner is an American sitcom which aired on CBS from June 2, 1991 until July 7, 1991. The series was produced by Norman Lear, and marked his return to television producing after an absence of several years. Lear's current wife Lyn Davis Lear served as co-producer on the series, which was the first official Lear show to be made under his latest production marquee Act III Productions.
A Touch of GraceA Touch of Grace · 1973
A Touch of Grace
6.01973
SeriesComedy
Shirley Booth stars as Grace Simpson, a woman older in years but considerably younger in spirit than her family — portrayed by Marion Mercer and Warren Berlinger. A warm, human comedy. A lively widow and her gravedigger boyfriend reach out for the joys of life—to the constant distress of her daughter and son-in-law. "A Touch of Grace" is based on the British series “For the Love of Ada”.
Ace Crawford, Private EyeAce Crawford, Private Eye · 1983
Ace Crawford, Private Eye
6.71983
SeriesComedy
Ace Crawford, Private Eye is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from March to April 1983. The series parodied the “hard-boiled detective” genre.