
Mary Beth McDonough
Career at a glance
3Hallmark films
All 3 at Christmas
Noticeably offbeat
Most recent
Everything Mary has done for Hallmark, from Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane (2018) right through to Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story (2024).
Follow & about Mary
- From
- Van Nuys
Mary Elizabeth McDonough, sometimes credited as Mary Beth McDonough, is an American actress and writer, best known for her role as Erin Walton on The Waltons from 1972 to 1981, and several subsequent made-for-television reunion films in later decades.
Mary’s signature
Across 3 films, Mary almost always leans into Christmas.
- Christmas3 films
- a supernatural twist2 films
- a hidden secret2 films
9/10
Mary's wildest Hallmark outing scores 9 out of 10 on the weirdness scale.
A Biltmore Christmas, proof the formula can get strange.
All 3 movies
Newest first2020s
2 filmsMary’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Mary’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
Beyond Hallmark
Where else you might recognise Mary from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.
- Boston Legalas Janice Warner2004 · TV
- The West Wingas Beth1999 · TV
- Will & Graceas Mom1998 · TV
- Ally McBealas Attorney Gloria Stepp1997 · TV
- The Pretenderas Mrs. Falk1996 · TV
- ERas Jean Twomey1994 · TV
- Diagnosis: Murderas Colleen Akins1993 · TV
- The Love Boatas Laura Barber1977 · TV
Mary’s creative circle
Most directed by
- John Putch2 films



