| Mary Stuart | |
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Full Name |
Mary Stuart Houchins |
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Birthdate |
July 4, 1926 |
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Birthplace |
Miami, Florida, USA |
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Date of Death |
February 28, 2002 (age 75) |
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Cause of Death |
stroke complications |
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Occupation |
Actress |
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Years Active |
1951-2002 |
Mary Stuart's daytime career began in 1951 when Search for Tomorrow debuted. Stuart played the role of Joanne Gardner until the series was cancelled in 1986. In 1988, Stuart made a brief appearance on One Life to Live as a judge. Stuart returned to daytime in 1996 as Meta Bauer on Guiding Light and played the role to her death in 2002 from stroke complications.
Personal Life[]
Stuart was married to Wolfgang Neumann (1986-2002; her death), Richard Krolik (1951-1966) and they had two children: Cynthia (b. 1955) and Jeffrey (b. 1956), and Michael Anthony (1946-1948).
Soapography[]
- Joanne Gardner on Search for Tomorrow (1951-1986)
- Judge Claire Webber on One Life to Live (1988)
- Meta Bauer on Guiding Light (11/22/1996-01/29/2002)
Awards and Nominations[]
Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Continued Performance of an Actressin a Series | Joanne Gardner, Search for Tomorrow | N |
Daytime Emmy Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Actress | Joanne Gardner, Search for Tomorrow | N |
| 1976 | Actress | Joanne Gardner, Search for Tomorrow | N |
| 1977 | Actress | Joanne Gardner, Search for Tomorrow | N |
| 1986 | Special Recognition for Longevity & Contribution | W |
Soap Opera Digest Awards
| YEAR | CATEGORY | CHARACTER/SERIES | W/N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Outstanding Contribution | N |