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- Birth nameMary Bernadette Anderson
- Mary Lanier was born on August 15, 1912 in Mobile, Alabama, USA. She was an actress, known for The Ladies on Sweet Street (1990) and Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me (1992). She was married to Daniel Garey and Preston Paul Lanier. She died on May 23, 2002 in Ojai, California, USA.
- SpousesDaniel Garey(1981 - May 23, 2002) (her death)Preston Paul Lanier (his death, 1 child)
- RelativesLaura Dern(Grandchild)
- Mother of Diane Ladd.
- Grandmother of Laura Dern.
- Ex-mother-in-law of Bruce Dern.
- Cousin by marriage of playwright Tennessee Williams.
- In 1997, Garey, her daughter Diane Ladd and granddaughter Laura Dern graced the cover of the book "Mothers and Daughters," by Lauren Cowen and Jayne Wexler, which explored the complex relationships between daughters and their mothers through essays and photos. The three-generation trio, unlike many subjects of the book, reported that they enjoyed a happy association throughout their lives.
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