| Mary Walsh Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 64 kg |
| Date of Birth | May 13, 1952 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Mary Walsh is a Canadian actress, comedian, and writer who is known for her appearance in CODCO and This Hour Has 22 Minutes.
Born Name
Mary Walsh
Nick Name
Mary
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Residence
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Nationality
Education
Mary trained in theatre at Ryerson University but decided to drop out to work with the CODCO comedy troupe.
She received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Trent University on May 29, 1998. Mary received a secondary honorary doctorate from McGill University during the November 2008 convocation ceremony.
Occupation
Actress, Comedian, Writer
Family
- Father – Leo Walsh (Merchant Marine turned Firefighter on Commercial Vessels)
- Mother – Mary Walsh
- Siblings – She has 6 older siblings and 1 younger sibling.
- Others – Mae Walsh (Paternal Aunt)
Manager
Mary is managed by Colours Agency.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
64 kg or 141 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Mary has dated –
- Donald Nichol (2002-Present) – Mary has been married to Donald Nichol since 2002. Together, the couple has a son named Jesse.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Mary has Irish ancestry.
Hair Color
Salt & Pepper
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Towering physical appearance
Mary Walsh Facts
- She was the seventh of eight siblings.
- Walsh hosted the Pride Toronto Gala & Awards ceremony in June 2007.
- As a director, Walsh made her debut in Young Triffie in 2007.
- Mary was previously a member of the Girl Guides of Canada.
- She was a member of the CODCO, which ran from 1988 to 1993 on CBC Television.
- Mary published her debut novel titled Crying for the Moon on April 18, 2017.
- The earliest post that Mary uploaded to her Instagram account was on April 19, 2017.
- In 2021, Walsh won the Canadian Screen Award for “Best Supporting Actress”.
- Her television and film credits include Dooley Gardens, Hatching, Matching and Dispatching, Mambo Italiano, Geraldine’s Fortune, The Divine Ryans, and Young Triffie.
- She had battled alcoholism in the past and her role at the end of CODCO coincided with the end of her active alcoholism. Sadly, her parents also suffered from alcoholism.
- Mary had been diagnosed with macular degeneration in the past. Hence, she has been a spokesperson for Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
Featured Image By Mary Walsh / Instagram
