An Encounter With Jack Nicholson Led to Mary Steenburgenâs Big Break
The âZoeyâs Extraordinary Playlistâ actress on her childhood in Arkansas, moving to New York and how she landed a part in âGoinâ Southâ
Mary Steenburgen, right, and sister, Nancy, at home in North Little Rock, Ark., around 1961. Photo: Mary Steenburgen (Family Photo) By Marc Myers Jan. 12, 2021 12:30 pm ET
Mary Steenburgen, 67, is an Oscar-winning actress who starred in âMelvin and Howard,â âGoinâ Southâ and âThe Happiest Season.â She is in âZoeyâs Extraordinary Playlistâ (NBC), now in season 2. She spoke with Marc Myers.
My best friend, Tommy Alford, lived in the house next door when I was little. He was inventive and imaginative, especially when it came to wild and courageous things.