Cynthia Geary
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Cynthia Geary | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Geary in 1993 | |
| Born | March 21, 1965 |
| Alma mater | University of Mississippi |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Robert Coron
(m. 1994; div. 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
Cynthia Geary (born March 21, 1965[1]) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Shelly Tambo on the television series Northern Exposure (1990–1995), which earned her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
Early life and career
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One of four children born to John Hart Geary and Shirley Hester[2] (the latter a voice and music teacher who encouraged her daughter to study voice, piano and ballet),[3] Geary attended Jackson Preparatory School and the University of Mississippi,[4] where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in vocal performance.[3]
Her acting career began with a series of national commercials, including spots for Coca-Cola and General Motors. She soon had numerous guest starring roles on a variety of television programs, made-for-television movies and independent films, including a small part in Smoke Signals, a film based on the short stories of Native American author Sherman Alexie. Geary played the mother of the Olsen twins in their 1992 made-for-TV movie To Grandmother's House We Go, appeared in the 1997 movie When Time Expires, and is the female lead in 8 Seconds. She received Primetime Emmy nominations—two years in a row (1992, 1993)--for Best Supporting Actress, based on her role in Northern Exposure (1990-1995), an ensemble comedy set in rural Alaska. She voiced the character of Katia Anderson in the second game of the Professor Layton video game series, Professor Layton and the Diabolical/Pandora's Box.[5] Beginning in 2022, she starred for 2 seasons in the American Pureflix television series Going Home. In 2024, she recurs in the Netflix series Penelope as the title character's mother. She also filmed the independent movie Inheritance.
Personal life
[edit]Geary married real estate broker Robert Coron in 1994. They divorced in 2018.[citation needed] They have two daughters.[6][7] In July, 2024, Cynthia married Per Reinhall, a professor at University of Washington and an expert in nonlinear dynamical systems, acoustics, and biomechanics.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1982 | Young Doctors in Love | Girl with broken nose | Uncredited[citation needed] |
| 1988 | Dangerous Curves | Pageant Girl | |
| 1990 | Rich Girl | Sorority Girl #1 | |
| 1994 | 8 Seconds | Kellie Frost | |
| 1997 | When Time Expires | June Kelly | |
| 1998 | Smoke Signals | Cathy the Gymnast | |
| 1998 | The Killing Grounds | Janice Harper | |
| 1998 | Break Up | Emergency Operator | |
| 2002 | The Business of Fancydancing | Teresa | |
| 2002 | Mulletville | Jiffy | |
| 2006 | Expiration Date | Funeral Home Representative | |
| 2009 | Crimes of the Past | Agent Cotton | |
| 2012 | Switchmas | Libby Wilson | |
| 2013 | Nothing Against Life | Barbara Anker | |
| 2014 | Muffins | Woman 1 | Short film |
| 2015 | Signs Everywhere | Wife | Short film |
| 2016 | Apotheosis | Eve | Short film |
| 2023 | Due Justice | Dr. Delaney |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1995 | Northern Exposure | Shelly Marie Tambo | Regular role, 110 episodes Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (1992–93) Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series |
| 1990 | The New Adam-12 | Marine Bride | Episode: "Immunity" |
| 1991 | Us | Crystal | Television movie |
| 1992 | To Grandmother's House We Go | Rhonda Thompson | Television movie |
| 1995 | The Awakening | Sara | Television movie |
| 1998 | You're the One | Lindsay Metcalf | 3 episodes |
| 1998 | The Outer Limits | Teryl Bouton | Episode: "Mary 25" |
| 1998 | Love Boat: The Next Wave | The Twins | Episode: "It Takes Two to Tango" |
| 1998 | Fantasy Island | Pamela Louis | Episode: "Dying to Dance" |
| 1999 | Dead Man's Gun | Dr. Megan Jane Price | Episode: "The Oath" |
| 2012 | Bigfoot | Sueanne | Television movie |
| 2022- | Going Home | Charley Copeland | Regular role, Television series |
References
[edit]- ^ "Almanac: Today's Birthdays". Dubuque Telegraph-Herald. March 21, 2024. p. A12. ProQuest 2972900995.
Actor Matthew Broderick is 62. Comedian-actor Rosie O'Donnell is 62. Actor Cynthia Geary is 59. Hip-hop DJ Premier (Gang Starr) is 58. Rock musician Jonas "Joker" Berggren (Ace of Base) is 57. Rock MC Maxim (Prodigy) is 57. Rock musician Andrew Copeland (Sister Hazel) is 56. Actor Laura Allen is 50.
See also:- "Today in History: Today's Birthdays". Charleston Gazette-Mail. March 21, 2019. p. D3. ProQuest 2195434394.
Actor Matthew Broderick is 57. Comedian-actress Rosie O'Donnell is 57. Actress Cynthia Geary is 54. Rock musician Jonas "Joker Berggren (Ace of Base) is 52. Rock MC Maxim (Prodigy) is 52. Rock musician Andrew Copeland (Sister Hazel) is 51. Hip-hop DJ Premier (Gang Starr) is 50. Actress Laura Allen is 45.
- "Today in History: Today's Birthdays". Charleston Gazette-Mail. March 21, 2019. p. D3. ProQuest 2195434394.
- ^ "Obituaries: John Hart (Jack) Geary". Clarion-Ledger. October 20, 2023. p. 4A. ProQuest 2881646088.
He met his wife Shirley Hester in 1954 and built a wonderful life and loving family with her. [...] He is survived by Shirley, his wife of 67 years, his children John Hart Geary, Jr. (Whit), Gene Geary Barnes (Allen), Bill Geary (Kathleen) and Cynthia Geary.
See also:- Inman, Ed (December 31, 2023). "2023 Mississippi obituaries: Notable figures who passed away this year". Hattiesburg American. p. A1. ProQuest 2907855059.
John Hart Geary, 92, died on Oct. 17. [...] His youngest daughter, Cynthia Geary, is an accomplished actress best known for her role as "Shelly Tambo" in the television series "Northern Exposure," which aired from 1990 until 1995.
- Inman, Ed (December 31, 2023). "2023 Mississippi obituaries: Notable figures who passed away this year". Hattiesburg American. p. A1. ProQuest 2907855059.
- ^ a b Tribune Media Services (April 19, 1998). "What happens when opposites attract". The Reporter Dispatch TV Book. p. 55. retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ Porter, Paige (July 28, 1999). "For Cynthia Geary: Home Is Where the Heat Is". Clarion-Ledger. p. E1. ProQuest 883484849.
Cynthia Geary at a glance: Born: March 21, 1965, in Jackson; Schools: Graduated from Jackson Preparatory School and the University of Mississippi.
- ^ "Katia Anderson". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
- ^ "Chilling Out". People. December 24, 2001.
- ^ Nomura, Gabrielle (May 3, 2011). "Daughters of 'Northern Exposure' actress take the stage with Bellevue Youth Theatre". Bellevue Reporter.
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