Mary Hemingway was an American actress who is best known for her appearances on The Mike Douglas Show, Release, and The Book Programme.
Personal and Family Life
Mary Hemingway was born on April 5, 1908, in Chicago, Illinois. She was married three times, first to Noel Monks, then to Lawrence Miller Cook, and finally to the famous author Ernest Hemingway from 1946 until his death in 1961. She had a significant influence on Hemingway’s life and work.
Death and Legacy
Mary Hemingway passed away on November 26, 1986, in New York City. At the time of her death, her estate was valued at $3 million. She left a substantial portion of her estate to causes such as Meharry Medical School, The United Negro College Fund, and the American Museum of Natural History, as well as $200,000 to the Ernest Hemingway Foundation for a prize for unpublished fiction writers.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | The Old Man and the Sea | Tourist (uncredited) |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self |
| 1967 | Release | Self |
| 1973 | The Book Programme | Self |