Photograph, Press - Mary Steenburgen, "Melvin and Howard"
Object number2013.108.01
Date1980
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions9 13/16 x 8 1/16 in. (24.9 x 20.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionA press photograph of Arkansas native Mary Steenburgen. The photograph was distributed in conjunction with the production of "Melvin and Howard". Mary Steenburgen plays Lynda Dummar who appears on the TV game show, Easy Street. "Melvin and Howard" was produced by Universal City Studios in 1980. Mary Steenburgen was born February 8, 1953 in Newport, Arkansas. She grew up in North Little Rock and attended Hendrix College. Steenburgen is an actress who has starred in movies and on television. She has appeared in over 80 films and TV series. She won an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting role in “Melvin and Howard.” She was nominated for three Golden Globes and won one for “Melvin and Howard.” She was nominated for three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and won one along with the cast for “The Help.”
The black and white image features Steenburgen wearing a hat.
Status
Not on view
