Carolyn Conwell

At A Glance

Carolyn Conwell appeared on Y&R lasted from 1980 through 2004 and included many stand out scenes. Mary was famous for her abiding faith, her sauerkraut and ribs, and her steadfast disapproval of her son Paul's girlfriends.


Conwell had been approached more than once by Y&R to reprise her role, but age and illness prevented her from accepting the invitations.


A veteran of stage and film, Conwell's rsum ran the gamut from Hamlet to co-starring opposite Tony Curtis in The Boston Strangler. She remained active in local theater until her retirement.


Conwell passed away on October 22, 2012.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

The Young and the Restless
Mary Williams
1980 to May 10, 2004 [recurring]

Little House on the Prairie
Bess, Episode 5.23 "Mortal Mission"
March 12, 1979

The Big Valley
Mrs. Wiggins, Episode 3.25 "Run of the Savage"
March 11, 1968

The Monroes
Episode 1.25 "Teaching the Tiger to Run"
March 15, 1967

The Big Valley
Idanell Bowles, Episode 2.23 "Brother Love"
February 20, 1967

Acting Portfolio: FILM

The Magnificent Seven Ride!
Martha
1972

Adam at 6 AM
Mavis
1970

The Boston Strangler
Imgard DeSalvo
1968

Torn Curtain
Farmer's Wife
1966

Acting Portfolio: THEATER

Carolyn is active in regional theater, starring in productions of "Hamlet", "Born Yesterday", "Tea and Sympathy", "The Taming of the Shrew", "A Streetcar Named Desire", "No Exit" and "Our Town." She has also starred in Los Angeles stage productions of "The World of Ray Bradbury", "Othello", "Come Blow Your Horn", "Once More With Feeling", "Freud" and "The Runner Stumbles."

Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Chicago, Illinois

DATE OF BIRTH: May 16, 1930

DATE OF DEATH: October 22, 2012

HEIGHT: 5'8 1/2"

HAIR: Blonde

EYES: Blue

CHILDREN: Three