NASH, MARY

(1885-1976)

Born Mary Ryan in Troy, New York, the actress took the name of her stepfather,booking agentPhilip K. Nash, and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1900. She made herlegitimatestage debut inAlice-Sit-by-the-Firewith Ethel Barrymore in 1905. She acted numerous roles on Broadway until 1933, after which she switched to motion pictures. She originated roles in such noteworthy successes asThe City(1909),The Woman(1911),The New York Idea(1915),The Man Who Came Back(1916, and London in 1920), andMan and Woman(1920). Her sister Florence Nash (1888-1950) was also an actress.