Mary Beth Hurt is an American actress of stage, film, and television, known for her versatility. She began her career on stage, becoming a prominent figure in the New York theater scene in the 1970s and receiving three Tony Award nominations for her performances in the plays "Trelawny of the 'Wells'," "Crimes of the Heart," and "Benefactors." For "Crimes of the Heart," she also won a prestigious Obie Award. Her film debut was in Woody Allen's "Interiors" (1978), a role that earned her a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Newcomer. Her filmography includes notable titles such as "The World According to Garp" (1982), Martin Scorsese's "The Age of Innocence" (1993), "Lady in the Water" (2006), and "Young Adult" (2011), solidifying her reputation as an actress capable of tackling dramatic and complex parts in both leading and supporting roles.