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 résumé 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.
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
Adam at 6 AM
Mavis
1970
The Boston Strangler
Imgard DeSalvo
1968
Torn Curtain
Farmer's Wife
1966
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
