Mary Woronov was born on December 8, 1943 in Palm Beach, Florida. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, and attended Cornell University as a sculpting major. After a class trip to Andy Warhol's Silver Factory, she joined Warhol's entourage and starred in a number of his underground films. She left the Factory in the late 1960s and, after recovering from a heavy methamphetamine addiction, spent two years in Europe. She supported herself with work in off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway theater, then married director/producer Theodore Gershuny. She appeared in three of his films, then moved to Los Angeles at the invitation of friend Paul Bartel. Her best and most famous role came in 1982, with the part of Mary Bland in Bartel's black comedy Eating Raoul. She is also an accomplished painter and writer, having published three books.
Mary Woronov is a member of Actress
Mary Might, Mary Pfft, Mary Whitehead, Mary Gershunny, Mary Waronov, Mary Woronoff
Occupation
Actress, writer, painter
Years active
1966–present
Spouse(s)
Theodore Gershuny (m. 1970–1973)
💰 Net worth: $4 Million (2024)
Mary Woronov, a renowned actress, writer, and director in the United States, is anticipated to have a net worth of $4 million by 2024. Woronov has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry with her multifaceted talents. Known for her exceptional acting skills, she has collaborated with some of the industry's leading directors and has appeared in numerous successful films and television shows. In addition to her acting career, Woronov has also excelled as a writer and director, showcasing her creativity and versatility. With her outstanding contributions to the field, it is no surprise that Mary Woronov has amassed such a substantial net worth.
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Famous Quotes:
Of all the girls at Andy Warhol's Factory, I was the butch one. [Warhol] put me in his Screen Test and I spent my nights at Max's Kansas City.... I was the strong girl at the Factory.
Biography/Timeline
1907
Woronov was born to Carol Eschholz in the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, when it served as the Ream General Hospital during World War II. Her stepfather, who adopted her, Victor D. Woronov (1907–1975), was a cancer surgeon in Brooklyn. She attended Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn Heights and Cornell University.
1925
She has also made guest appearances on TV shows such as Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Charlie's Angels, Mr. Belvedere, Murder, She Wrote, Amazing Stories, St. Elsewhere, Wings, Babylon 5, Family Matters, and Highlander: The Series.
1960
She first made headlines in the early 1960s as a Warhol superstar. She danced with Exploding Plastic Inevitable, Warhol's multimedia presentation of the Velvet Underground. She played Hanoi Hannah in Chelsea Girls, the 1966 experimental underground film directed by Andy Warhol. The film was Warhol's first major commercial success after a long line of avant-garde art films (both feature-length and short). Of this time she has said,
1975
Woronov's notable appearances include the 1975 cult film Death Race 2000 and 1979's Rock 'n' Roll High School (and the 1991 sequel Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever), but her breakthrough role was in the 1982 cult film Eating Raoul. She has since had roles in numerous films including Blood Theatre (1984), Night of the Comet (1984), Chopping Mall and Nomads (1986), Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989), Dick Tracy (1990), Where Sleeping Dogs Lie (1991), Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) and All About Evil (2010).
1983
She became a fan of the L.A. punk music scene, and made an appearance with actors Jack Nance and John Hullette in the Suicidal Tendencies music video "Institutionalized" (1983). She later appeared in the band's music video for the song "Possessed To Skate" (1987).
2000
The Charlie's Angels TV series paid tribute to her in the "Hellride" episode. The evil race car driver named "Bloody Mary" is a tribute to her role in Death Race 2000.
2014
She has written such books as Snake; Blind Love; and Swimming Underground: My Years in the Warhol Factory. She appeared in Barneys New York fall 2014 advertising campaign, "L.A. Stories," shot by Bruce Weber.