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Mary Woronov

ActressArtistWriter
Born
Dec 8, 1943age 82
height
5'11" (or 180 cm)
body type
Slim
nationality
American

Career

Active 1966 – present

Biography

About Mary Woronov

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At 5'11" with a slim build, Mary Woronov cuts a striking figure that has graced screens since the mid-1960s. American actress, artist, and writer, she is best known for her cult film work with Andy Warhol and Roger Corman. Over a career spanning 60 years, she has appeared in over 80 movies and on stage, including Lincoln Center and off-Broadway productions. Mainstream TV audiences saw her on Charlie's Angels and Knight Rider.

Early on, Woronov studied sculpture at Cornell University, where she befriended Gerard Malanga, Warhol's assistant who introduced her to the Factory scene. She became a Warhol Superstar, appearing in many of his films. A dancer in the Exploding Plastic Inevitable, she performed with the Velvet Underground during "Venus In Furs."

Her film credits include Death Race 2000, Rock and Roll High School, Eating Raoul, Chopping Mall, Night of the Comet, and The Devil's Rejects. With friend Paul Bartel, she co-starred in 17 films, often playing a married couple.

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Years Active
1966-present (started around 22 years old; 60 years active)
Birthplace
Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Ethnicity
Caucasian

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How is Mary Woronov connected to Andy Warhol?

Woronov became a fixture at Warhol's Factory after being introduced by Gerard Malanga. She starred in his films and performed in the Exploding Plastic Inevitable, dancing to the Velvet Underground.

What is the nature of Mary Woronov's collaboration with Paul Bartel?

Woronov frequently co-starred with Bartel in 17 films, often as a married couple, marking a notable on-screen partnership.

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