Mary Apick
- Actress
- Producer
- Director
Mary began her acting career as a child star in Iran. One of her
earliest successes was Octopus, a long running television show where
Mary performed in political and satirical skits that helped change and
liberalize the society. Going on to star in countless television shows,
feature films and plays, Mary became one of the most popular stars in
Iran. She was the first actress in the Iranian Motion Picture history
to win the Moscow International Film Festival Best Actress Award for
her performance in Dead End, written and directed by Parviz Sayyad.
The Iranian revolution forced Mary to flee the country and find her new
home in the United States. Here in America Mary starred in two
critically acclaimed films, The Mission and Checkpoint. She also played
featured roles in productions such as the NBC miniseries On Wings of
Eagles and produced the MGM release, Mind Games. While working with her
partner, Bob Yari, on the Academy Award winning film Crash, Mary
expanded her involvement in socially significant projects. She
continued her work with Mr. Sayyad in the famous play (KHAR) The Ass to
have more than 400 productions of the play in different cities Globally
thru the years.
Among many awards she recently received the prestigious ARPA
International Film Festival Foundation Award for her Humanitarian
efforts using the theater to mirror the true voices and the stories of
the women of the Middle East. Theater has always been Mary's greatest
passion. In 2005, she wrote, directed and produced the politically
charged Critic's Choice play Beneath The Veil which was presented in
many prestigious venues such as Lincoln and Kennedy Center and Geffen
playhouse.
Mary has also created many projects for children, including A Fairy
Tale In The Forest and Jewel of The Night, which gives the children of
Iranian expatriates a bio lingual fairy tale show and an opportunity to
learn about their parents' culture and homeland.
Throughout her adult life, Mary has remained fiercely committed to
improving the lives of women and children, especially in the Middle
East. Through her work as an advocate for clearing land mines and
reducing their use, and appearing as a spokesperson before the U.S.
Congress and in all media, Mary remains vigilant and vocal in the
pursuit of all freedoms.
Check out the acclaimed book "The Green Card Stories", that featured
Mary Apick. The book which won the "Best of Photojournalism Award 2012"
which was presented by Mary to President Obama at the White house. This
year she guest starred with Clair Danes in reoccurring role in the
award winning Show Time television series "Homeland."
earliest successes was Octopus, a long running television show where
Mary performed in political and satirical skits that helped change and
liberalize the society. Going on to star in countless television shows,
feature films and plays, Mary became one of the most popular stars in
Iran. She was the first actress in the Iranian Motion Picture history
to win the Moscow International Film Festival Best Actress Award for
her performance in Dead End, written and directed by Parviz Sayyad.
The Iranian revolution forced Mary to flee the country and find her new
home in the United States. Here in America Mary starred in two
critically acclaimed films, The Mission and Checkpoint. She also played
featured roles in productions such as the NBC miniseries On Wings of
Eagles and produced the MGM release, Mind Games. While working with her
partner, Bob Yari, on the Academy Award winning film Crash, Mary
expanded her involvement in socially significant projects. She
continued her work with Mr. Sayyad in the famous play (KHAR) The Ass to
have more than 400 productions of the play in different cities Globally
thru the years.
Among many awards she recently received the prestigious ARPA
International Film Festival Foundation Award for her Humanitarian
efforts using the theater to mirror the true voices and the stories of
the women of the Middle East. Theater has always been Mary's greatest
passion. In 2005, she wrote, directed and produced the politically
charged Critic's Choice play Beneath The Veil which was presented in
many prestigious venues such as Lincoln and Kennedy Center and Geffen
playhouse.
Mary has also created many projects for children, including A Fairy
Tale In The Forest and Jewel of The Night, which gives the children of
Iranian expatriates a bio lingual fairy tale show and an opportunity to
learn about their parents' culture and homeland.
Throughout her adult life, Mary has remained fiercely committed to
improving the lives of women and children, especially in the Middle
East. Through her work as an advocate for clearing land mines and
reducing their use, and appearing as a spokesperson before the U.S.
Congress and in all media, Mary remains vigilant and vocal in the
pursuit of all freedoms.
Check out the acclaimed book "The Green Card Stories", that featured
Mary Apick. The book which won the "Best of Photojournalism Award 2012"
which was presented by Mary to President Obama at the White house. This
year she guest starred with Clair Danes in reoccurring role in the
award winning Show Time television series "Homeland."