Mary Gross


Mary Martha Gross is an American voice actress, comedian and actress, perhaps best known for her four-year stint on Saturday Night Live from 1981 to 1985. Her credits also include minor roles on Animaniacs, Boston Legal, That's So Raven and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.

Early life

Gross was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William Oscar Gross, a tool designer and Virginia Ruth, a telephone operator. She is the younger sister of actor Michael Gross, who starred in the 1980s sitcom Family Ties. The siblings are first cousins to actor Ron Masak.

Career

Early career

She is an alumna of the Second City comedy troupe.

''Saturday Night Live'' (1981–1985)

Gross joined SNL in 1981, during the show's 7th season following the show's disastrous sixth season, when the show was almost canceled. Gross became co-anchor of SNL's Weekend Update segment during her first season.
Gross left in 1985 along with the rest of the cast, following executive producer Dick Ebersol's departure from the show.

Recurring characters

Film

Television