Mary Ellen Trainor

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Mary Ellen Trainor Wiki Biography

Mary Ellen Trainor was born on 8 July 1952, in Montecito, California USA, and was an actress, best known to be part of the “Lethal Weapon” films playing the psychiatrist Dr. Stephanie Woods. She was also part of the film “The Goonies” as Irene Walsh. All of her endeavors helped put her net worth to where it was prior to her passing in 2015.

How rich was Mary Ellen Trainor? As of early-2017, sources estimate a net worth that was at $10 million, mostly earned through a successful career as an actress. She was part of many films since the 1980s and also took on many television roles. All of these achievements ensured the position of her wealth.

Trainor attended San Diego State University studying broadcast journalism. After graduating, she worked at radio stations KCBS and KSDO.

In 1983, she made her first television appearance in an episode of “Cheers”, a sitcom that focused on a bar named Cheers located in Boston. Thanks to this opportunity, she would then make her big screen debut in “Romancing the Stone” directed by Robert Zemeckis, which proved highly successful both critically and financially. This was the start of a long working relationship, and she also appeared in several films by Richard Donner, aside from which she appeared in the Steven Spielberg film “1941”. Other projects she was a part of include “Back to the Future” which starred Michael J. Fox, which become the highest grossing film of 1985. She was also part of the film “Forrest Gump” starring Tom Hanks and Sally Field, based on the novel of the same name. Mary also became part of “Congo” and “Anywhere But Here”, before in 1987 being cast in “Lethal Weapon” starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, and would reprise her role in the next three “Lethal Weapon” films. She also appeared in “Back to the Future Part II”, and was a part of 1989’s “Ghostbusters II”. Thanks to these numerous opportunities, her net worth continuously increased.

While making films, she also had several television roles. She joined the cast of the teen sitcom “Parker Lewis Can’t Lose” from 1990 to 1991, and in 1996 she became part of “Relativity”, but which was short-lived. In 1999, she was cast in “Roswell” as the character Diane Evans; the science fiction show was based on the young adult book series entitled “Roswell High”.

For her personal life, it is known that Mary was married to Academy Award-winning director Robert Zemeckis for 20 years – they have a son, but divorced in 2000. Their son also appeared in several films such as “Contact” and “Rabbit Fever”. She was also good friends with producer Kathleen Kennedy. In 2015, Trainor passed away in Montecino, California, due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

IMDB Wikipedia $10 million 1952 1952-07-08 2015 Actor Actors Actress Alexander Zemeckis California Chicago Danny Glover Illinois July 8 Kathleen Kennedy Mary Ellen Trainor Mary Ellen Trainor Net Worth May 20 Mel Gibson Michael J. Fox Montecito Parker Lewis Can’t’ Lose Relativity Richard Donner Robert Zemeckis Robert Zemeckis (m. 1980–2000) Sally Field Steven Spielberg Tom Hanks United States United States of America

Mary Ellen Trainor Quick Info

Full Name Mary Ellen Trainor
Net Worth $10 Million
Date Of Birth July 8, 1952
Died May 20, 2015, Montecito, California, United States
Place Of Birth Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profession Actress
Nationality American
Spouse Robert Zemeckis (m. 1980–2000)
Children Alexander Zemeckis
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0870729/
Movies Lethal Weapon, The Goonie, Romancing the Stone, Die Hard, Ghostbusters II, Scrooged, Death Becomes Her
TV Shows Parker Lewis Can’t Lose, Relativity

Mary Ellen Trainor Important Facts

  • In 1989, she appeared in three film franchises which were all on their second installment: Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Ghostbusters II (1989) and Back to the Future Part II (1989).
  • She appeared in four films directed by her then husband Robert Zemeckis: Romancing the Stone (1984), Back to the Future Part II (1989), Death Becomes Her (1992) and Forrest Gump (1994).
  • She died from complications of pancreatic cancer at her home in Montecito, CA.
  • She had a son, Alexander Zemeckis, with her ex-husband, Robert.

Mary Ellen Trainor Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
McBride: Requiem 2008 TV Movie Elizabeth Lucas Actress
Cake: A Wedding Story 2007 Jane Andrews Actress
The Music Inside 2005 Monica Amado Actress
Freaky Friday 2003 Diary Reading Patient Actress
Moonlight Mile 2002 Mrs. Meyerson Actress
Roswell 1999-2002 TV Series Diane Evans Actress
Amy’s Orgasm 2001 Amy’s Mom Actress
Anywhere But Here 1999 Homeowner Actress
Mi casa, su casa 1998 Short Mrs. Holcomb Actress
Someone to Love Me 1998 TV Movie Jocelyn Hart Actress
Lethal Weapon 4 1998 Dr. Stephanie Woods Actress
Hope 1997 TV Movie Maize Burns Actress
Relativity 1996-1997 TV Series Eve Lukens Actress
Executive Decision 1996 Allison Actress
A Face to Die For 1996 TV Movie Mrs. Gilmore Actress
Congo 1995 Moira Actress
Seduced and Betrayed 1995 TV Movie Charlotte Actress
Little Giants 1994 Karen O’Shea Actress
Forrest Gump 1994 Jenny’s Babysitter (uncredited) Actress
Greedy 1994 Nora Actress
Parker Lewis Can’t Lose 1990-1993 TV Series Mrs. Lewis Actress
Death Becomes Her 1992 Vivian Adams Actress
Lethal Weapon 3 1992 Stephanie Woods Actress
Kuffs 1992 Nikki Allyn Actress
Grand Canyon 1991 Ms. Green Actress
Ricochet 1991 Gail Wallens Actress
Fire Birds 1990 Janet Little Actress
The Outsiders 1990 TV Series Actress
Rock Hudson 1990 TV Movie Female Agent Actress
Fear Stalk 1989 TV Movie Jennifer Actress
Back to the Future Part II 1989 Officer Reese (uncredited) Actress
Lethal Weapon 2 1989 Police Psychiatrist Actress
Ghostbusters II 1989 Brownstone Mother Actress
Tales from the Crypt 1989 TV Series Wife Actress
Scrooged 1988 Ted Actress
Die Hard 1988 Gail Wallens Actress
Action Jackson 1988 Secretary Actress
The Monster Squad 1987 Emily Actress
Amazing Stories 1987 TV Series Mara Webster Actress
Lethal Weapon 1987 Psychologist Actress
Remington Steele 1986-1987 TV Series Estelle Becker Actress
CBS Schoolbreak Special 1986 TV Series Helen Dawson Actress
The Goonies 1985 Mrs. Walsh Actress
Crazy Like a Fox 1985 TV Series Actress
The Stone Boy 1984 Doris Simms Actress
Romancing the Stone 1984 Elaine Actress
Cheers 1983 TV Series Mary Actress
1941 1979 associate to producer Miscellaneous
Hardcore 1979 assistant to producer Miscellaneous
Big Wednesday 1978 assistant to producer Miscellaneous
The History of Coolness: A Look Back at ‘Parker Lewis Can’t Lose’ 2009 Video documentary short Herself Self
The 67th Annual Academy Awards 1995 TV Special Herself – Audience Member Self
The 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 1995 TV Special Herself – Audience Member Self