Mary Benton Faber (born in Greenville, North Carolina) is an American actress. She graduated from the Governor's School for the Arts and Brandeis University.[citation needed]
Mary Faber | |
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Faber in 2006 | |
Born | Mary Benton Faber |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2005–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Website | maryfaber |
Stage career
editFaber made her Broadway debut on December 26, 2005, replacing Stephanie D'Abruzzo in the musical Avenue Q. She played the big-hearted Kate Monster and the easy Lucy T. Slut. Starting October 30, 2006, she took a leave of absence from Avenue Q to appear as Clea in the Playwright's Horizon's production of Floyd and Clea Under the Western Sky. Faber returned to Avenue Q on December 19, 2006. Faber's last appearance in Avenue Q was on October 9, 2008.
Faber has appeared in off-Broadway shows including Saved! at Playwright's Horizons, Slut, and The Tutor. Faber also previously worked in the Theatreworks musical Junie B. Jones. Mary helped to develop the character of Natalie in Feeling Electric (which would eventually be redeveloped into the Pulitzer Prize winning Next to Normal).[1] She starred in The Corn is Green alongside Kate Burton at the Huntington Theater in Boston. Between theater jobs, Faber is known to moonlight at improvisational clubs including the Upright Citizens Brigade, The Riot Act, and The Second City.[citation needed]
Faber originated the role of Heather in the musical American Idiot while the show was being developed at Berkeley Repertory Theatre.[2] She continued the role of Heather[3] from the opening of its Broadway run until December 12, 2010.[4]
She starred as Smitty in the 2011 revival How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying alongside Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette, from the opening of the run until February 26, 2012.
Faber had a recurring role on Parks and Recreation as Pawnee restaurant lobbyist Kathryn Pinewood and has also made guest appearances on Nurse Jackie and The Good Wife.
Personal life
editFaber is married to the musician Gabe Witcher, best known for playing fiddle in the progressive bluegrass group the Punch Brothers[5] since September 15, 2013. The pair have two sons together.[citation needed]
Filmography
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | The Good Wife | Natalie | Episode: "Poisoned Pill" |
2011 | Nurse Jackie | Maureen | Episode: "Have You Met Mr. Jones?" |
2012 | Red | Short film | |
2012–2014 | Parks and Recreation | Kathryn Pinewood | 6 episodes |
2013 | The Uncivil War | Video short | |
2013 | Marvel Heroes | Jean DeWolff, She-Hulk, Spider-Girl (voices) | Video game |
2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | The Local Population (voice) | Video game |
2014 | Elder Scrolls Online | Female Breton #1, Female Bosmer #1 (voices) | Video game |
2014 | Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. | Medusa, Crystal (voices) | Episode: "Inhuman Nature" |
2015 | Ultimate Spider-Man | Medusa (voice) | Episode: "Inhumanity" |
2015 | The Brink | Ashley | 4 episodes |
2016 | Hairspray Live! | Understudy Velma, Prudy, Health Ed Teacher | TV movie |
2016–2020 | Doc McStuffins | Quackson, Karaoke Katie (voices) | 5 episodes |
2016–2018 | Mighty Magiswords | Morbidia, Gracie, Snow Hat, Squirrel, Owl, Kotassian Kid (voices) | 15 episodes |
2018 | Far Cry 5 | (voice) | Video game Lost on Mars DLC |
2018 | Mom | Maria | Episode: "Ocular Fluid and Fighting Robots" |
2018 | Kidding | Macy | 7 episodes |
2019 | Archibald's Next Big Thing | Miss Frog | Episode: "The Secret of Madame Baroness" |
2019 | Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order | Crystal, Medusa (voices) | Video game |
2020–2021 | The Fungies! | Teacher Terry (voice) | Recurring role |
2020–2023 | Big City Greens | Additional Voices | 8 episodes |
2021 | The Addams Family 2 | Miss Lurleen, Texas Lady, Pageant Lady, PA announcer (voices) | Film |
2021 | Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone | Ritsuko Akagi (voice) | Amazon Prime Video English dub[6] |
2021 | Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance | Ritsuko Akagi (voice) | Amazon Prime Video English dub[7] |
2021 | Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo | Ritsuko Akagi (voice) | Amazon Prime Video English dub[8] |
2021 | Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time | Ritsuko Akagi (voice) | Amazon Prime Video English dub[9] |
2022–2023 | The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib | Tina Templeton (voice) | 28 episodes |
2023 | DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing | Tina Templeton (voice) | Video game |
References
edit- ^ "Musical Workshop of Feeling Electric, About a Frazzled Family, Stars a Bat Boy and a Lois Lane in Seattle". Playbill. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Berkeley Rep announces cast for Green Day's 'American Idiot'". Los Angeles Times. 3 August 2009. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Cast for the Broadway Mounting of Green Day's American Idiot Will Include John Gallagher Jr., Stark Sands and Michael Esper - The Broadway Musical Blog - Musical theater news and gossip from the Great White Way". The Broadway Musical Blog - Musical theater news and gossip from the Great White Way. 28 January 2010. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ Dan Bacalzo (14 December 2010). "Jeanna de Waal Replaces Mary Faber in Broadway's American Idiot". theatermania. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ Mary Faber [@maryfaber] (16 September 2013). "We did!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Amazon Prime Video Lists New English Dub Cast for 1st 3 Rebuild of Evangelion Films". 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Amazon Prime Video Lists New English Dub Cast for 1st 3 Rebuild of Evangelion Films". 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Amazon Prime Video Lists New English Dub Cast for 1st 3 Rebuild of Evangelion Films". 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Amazon Prime Video Lists New English Dub Cast for 1st 3 Rebuild of Evangelion Films". 15 January 2024.