No photo available. Represent Mary Frann? Add or change photos at IMDbPro
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Down 2,488 this week

Mary Frann (1943–1998)

Actress

Trivia:

According to the Los Angeles Times, Frann died in her sleep of apparent heart failure. She was discovered by her companion, John E. Cookman, Jr. For weeks after her death, tabloids speculated that drug use had somehow been involved, but autopsy results determined that Frann was suffering from an existing... See more trivia »

Born:

Mary Frances Luecke
in St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Died:

(age 55) in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
19 videos | 4 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

20 Years Ago: 'Newhart' ends with a shock
17 June 2010 10:00 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch
Where Were You When Newhart Awoke From His Dream? (Video)
21 May 2010 4:14 PM, PDT | The Wrap
Newhart: The Memorable Series Finale Aired 20 Years Ago, Watch the Reunion
21 May 2010 12:02 PM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale
See all 4 related articles »
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
Unforgettable Movie Stars
a list of 771 people by NunoFM2005 created 02 Dec 2010
 
image of name
They died too young and early ...
a list of 257 people by fetsyshkanynyaroslav created 25 May 2012
 
image of name
Gone Too Soon
a list of 155 people by DeuxVies created 3 months ago
 
image of name
TV's Prettiest Actresses (In no particular order)
a list of 86 people by drtrodphd created 3 months ago
 
image of name
Pisces
a list of 845 people by TheDeadGodfather created 9 months ago
 
See all related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

My Demo Reel

Melanie Molnar - Reel -- No description provided.

Melanie Molnar - Reel

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of Mary Frann.

Known For


Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideActress (48 titles)
2000 Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (TV series)
Bev Conklin / Beverly
– The Curse of Hampton Manor (2000) … Beverly / Bev Conklin
 
1998 Diagnosis Murder (TV series)
Lucy Caruso
– Talked to Death (1998) … Lucy Caruso
 
1997 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (TV series)
Alice White
– Toy Story (1997) … Alice White
 
1994 Burke's Law (TV series)
Brittany Moore
– Who Killed Good Time Charlie? (1994) … Brittany Moore
 
1991 The Hitchhiker (TV series)
Veronica
– Secrets (1991) … Veronica
 
1990 Lucky Chances (TV mini-series)
Clementine Duke
 
1990 CBS Comedy Bloopers (TV movie)
Host
 
1990 Fatal Charm (video)
Susan
 
1990 I'm Dangerous Tonight (TV movie)
Martha
 
1982-1990 Newhart (TV series)
Joanna Loudon
– The Last Newhart (1990) … Joanna Loudon
– My Husband, My Peasant (1990) … Joanna Loudon
– Father Goose (1990) … Joanna Loudon
– Dick and Tim (1990) … Joanna Loudon
– Handymania (1990) … Joanna Loudon
See all 184 episodes »
 
1989 Single Women Married Men (TV movie)
Pat Michaels
 
1988 Dance 'Til Dawn (TV movie)
Nancy Johnson
 
1987 Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion (TV movie)
Abby Bradford
 
1987 The New Mike Hammer (TV series)
Harriet 'Harry' Quail
– A Face in the Night (1987) … Harriet 'Harry' Quail
 
1984-1985 Hotel (TV series)
Dr. Ellen Graham / Stephanie
– Missing Pieces (1985) … Dr. Ellen Graham
– Flesh and Blood (1984) … Stephanie
 
1985 Gidget's Summer Reunion (TV movie)
Anne Bedford
 
1982 King's Crossing (TV series)
Nan Hollister
– The Home Front (1982) … Nan Hollister
– Confusion by Cupid (1982) … Nan Hollister
– Long Ago Tomorrow (1982) … Nan Hollister
– Triangle (1982) … Nan Hollister
– Ghosts (1982) … Nan Hollister
See all 10 episodes »
 
1981 Darkroom (TV series)
Linda Beckwith
– Closed Circuit (1981) … Linda Beckwith
 
1981 WKRP in Cincinnati (TV series)
Avis Dropkin
– Dr. Fever and Mr. Tide: Part 1 (1981) … Avis Dropkin
– Dr. Fever and Mr. Tide: Part 2 (1981) … Avis Dropkin
 
1981 Nero Wolfe (TV series)
Janet Eaton
– Wolfe at the Door (1981) … Janet Eaton
 
1980 Portrait of an Escort (TV movie)
Sandy
 
1980 Stone (TV series)
Adelle Lovins
– The Man in the Full Toledo (1980) … Adelle Lovins
 
1975-1978 The Rockford Files (TV series)
Maria Heller / Ruth Beetson-White / Valerie Thomas
– A Fast Count (1978) … Ruth Beetson-White
– Counter Gambit (1975) … Valerie Thomas/Maria Heller
 
1978 The Incredible Hulk (TV series)
Karen Weiss
– Stop the Presses (1978) … Karen Weiss
 
1978 Fantasy Island (TV series)
Grace Arnold
– Family Reunion/Voodoo (1978) … Grace Arnold
 
1977 Quincy M.E. (TV series)
Christine Hopwood
– No Deadly Secret (1977) … Christine Hopwood
 
1977 The Fantastic Journey (TV series)
Roxanne
– Funhouse (1977) … Roxanne
 
1976 Woman in the Rain
 
1974-1979 Days of Our Lives (TV series)
Amanda Howard
– Episode #1.2667 (1976) … Amanda Howard
 
1976 The TVTV Show (TV movie)
Mary Kay
 
1975 The Wide World of Mystery (TV series)
– Distant Early Warning (1975)
 
1974 Apple's Way (TV series)
Claudine Delacorte
– The Circus (1974) … Claudine Delacorte (as Mary Fran)
 
1974 Firehouse (TV series)
– Tide of Terror (1974)
 
1972 Return to Peyton Place (TV series)
D. B. Bentley (1973-1974)
 
1973 Cannon (TV series)
Janice Rogers
– Murder for Murder (1973) … Janice Rogers
 
1972 Search (TV series)
Stephanie Burnside
– Operation Iceman (1972) … Stephanie Burnside
 
1972 Hawaii Five-O (TV series)
Jean Holland
– Chain of Events (1972) … Jean Holland
 
1972 Mary Tyler Moore (TV series)
Joanne Forbes
– Some of My Best Friends Are Rhoda (1972) … Joanne Forbes
 
1971 The Bill Cosby Show (TV series)
Louise
– The Miraculous Martin (1971) … Louise
 
1969 Lancer (TV series)
Dorrie
– The Kid (1969) … Dorrie (as Jennifer Douglas)
 
1969 Bonanza (TV series)
Barbara Parker
– The Running Man (1969) … Barbara Parker (as Jennifer Douglas)
 
1968-1969 The Wild Wild West (TV series)
Dr. Virginia Mays / Princess Lina
– The Night of the Cossacks (1969) … Princess Lina (as Jennifer Douglas)
– The Night of the Juggernaut (1968) … Dr. Virginia Mays (uncredited)
 
1969 My Friend Tony (TV series)
 
1968 That Girl (TV series)
Pat Crawford
– Ann vs. Secretary (1968) … Pat Crawford (as Jennifer Douglas)
 
1968 Get Smart (TV series)
Stewardess
– Snoopy Smart vs. the Red Baron (1968) … Stewardess (as Jennifer Douglas)
 
1966 Nashville Rebel
Molly Morgan
 
1964 Nightmare in Chicago (TV movie)
 
1964 Kraft Suspense Theatre (TV series)
Annette
– Once Upon a Savage Night (1964) … Annette
 
Show ShowSelf (13 titles)
1993 Vicki! (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 18 August 1993 (1993) … Herself
 
1989-1990 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 21 September 1990 (1990) … Herself
– Episode dated 21 November 1989 (1989) … Herself
 
1989 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.84 (1989) … Herself
– Episode #1.30 (1989) … Herself
 
1987 Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1987 The 13th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Herself - Co-Presenter: Favourite Television Night Time Dramatic Series
 
1986 Miss Universe Pageant (TV special documentary)
Hostess
 
1985 CBS All-American Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Herself
 
1985 The 37th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Performer
 
1985 Battle of the Network Stars XVIII (TV special)
Herself - CBS Team
 
1985 Star Search (TV series)
Herself - Judge
– Episode #2.23 (1985) … Herself - Judge
 
1985 CBS Tournament of Roses Parade (TV movie)
Herself
 
1984 CBS All-American Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Herself
 
1966 Meet Marlon Brando (documentary short)
Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2009 TV's 50 Funniest Catch Phrases (TV movie)
Herself
 
2004 TV's Greatest Sidekicks (TV special)
 
2002 On Stage at the Kennedy Center: The Mark Twain Prize (TV movie)
Joanna Loudon (uncredited)
 
1999 The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Memorial Tribute
 

Related Videos

Newhart: Season 1: Episode 18 -- The café is robbed, and Kirk’s dishonest past comes back to haunt him as he learns the hard way about telling the truth. Newhart: Season 1: Episode 10 -- Dick and Joanna are caught in the middle when a friend of Leslie’s arrives at the inn and announces that she’s divorcing her husband, a prominent U.S. senator. Newhart: Season 1: Episode 4 -- It’s time for the annual River Party, but Dick is on thin ice with Joanna, in spite of his best intentions.
See all 19 »
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

Hosted a morning show on the ABC station in Chicago for four years. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Jennifer Douglas | Mary Fran
Edit

Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Upon Mary's death, close friend and fellow CAC (Celebrity Action Council) member Meredith MacRae said, "Mary was not a star on a pedestal. She really listened to these troubled women and would candidly share her own struggles. She recruited dentists for them, threw them baby showers - and never with a reporter or camera crew to witness it... See more »

Trivia:

According to the Los Angeles Times, Frann died in her sleep of apparent heart failure. She was discovered by her companion, John E. Cookman, Jr. For weeks after her death, tabloids speculated that drug use had somehow been involved, but autopsy results determined that Frann was suffering from an existing... See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces