Close 160 of 370 Independence Day (1996)160 of 370 Mary McDonnellin Independence Day (1996) PeopleMary McDonnell TitlesIndependence Day Back to top Close 300 of 370 Independence Day (1996)300 of 370 Mary McDonnellin Independence Day (1996) PeopleMary McDonnell TitlesIndependence Day Back to top Independence Day is less about alien invasion than it is about 1990s political anxiety – its underlying theme is one of America being trounced but rediscovering its national unity and coming back in fired-up fighting form. Independence Day is a 1996 American epic science fiction disaster film co-written and directed by Roland Emmerich. It was released on July 2, 1996. The film stars: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Margaret Colin, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, James Rebhorn, Harvey Fierstein. Photos See also Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs Independence Day Independence Day is a 1996 American science fiction disaster film co-written and directed by Roland Emmerich. The film stars Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Margaret Colin, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, James Rebhorn, Vivica A. Fox, and Harry Connick, Jr. I used to watch Independence Day all the time as a kid and I'm pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable it still is. It's silly & corny, of course, but the corniness is part of the film's charm and it totally owns it's ridiculousness. Also the plot structure and cast is perfect. Independence Day: Directed by Roland Emmerich. With Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell. The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind's best weapon is the will to survive. Independence Day (1996) [First Lady Marilyn Whitmore]: Dies off-screen of internal bleeding due to injuries from a helicopter crash; She is last seen in bed talking to Bill Pullman. Her death is confirmed in subsequent dialogue. Bringing the big screen to life with description and analysis of First Lady (Mary McDonnell) in Independence Day. Mary McDonnell. Actress: Battlestar Galactica. Mary McDonnell is a two-time Oscar®-nominated actress, who is known for her character portrayals in both period and present-day screen roles, as well as a long history of stage and film roles. Mary Eileen McDonnell was born on April 28, 1952 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to Eileen (Mundy) and John McDonnell, a computer consultant, both of Irish Mary Eileen McDonnell (born April 28, 1952) is an American actress. She is the recipient of such accolades as an Obie Award, a Saturn Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. McDonnell portrayed Marilyn Whitmore in Independence Day. The show was unfortunately cancelled after only one season. Mary would next play the part of Teri Hansen in the television movie Woman Undone, before serving as the First Lady Marilyn Whitmore in the Will Smith blockbuster film Independence Day in 1996. During the events of Independence Day (1996) played by Mary McDonnell Marilyn calls President Whitmore and after confirming that Marilyn will return after lunch, he hands the phone off to Patricia who tells Marilyn that President Whitmore let her stay up late. Cast Members: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Judd Hirsch, Robert Loggia, Randy Quaid, Margaret Colin, Vivica A. Fox Released date: July 3, 1996 Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind's best weapon is the will to survive. Mary McDonnell went on to play as Laura Roslin in the 2003 revival sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica, where her character becomes a president who leads the survival of humanity against an inhuman threat. McDonnell's character even established a romantic relationship with William Adama, who is also an ex-fighter pilot. Independence Day, released in 1996, featured a star-studded cast including Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Randy Quaid, and Vivica A. Fox. Will Smith played Independence Day – Brain Dead StudiosDirector: Roland EmmerichRun Time: 145 min.Format: DCPRelease Year: 1996 The film stars an ensemble cast of Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Judd Hirsch, Margaret Colin, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, Vivica A. Fox, James Rebhorn, and Harvey Fierstein. Mary Eileen McDonnell (born April 28, 1952) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She received Academy Award nominations for her roles as Stands With A Fist in Dances With Wolves and May-Alice Culhane in Passion Fish. McDonnell is well known for her performances as President Laura Roslin in Battlestar Galactica, First Lady Marilyn Whitmore in Independence Day, and Rose in Donnie
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