Mary Kate Schellhardt

Mary Kate Schellhardt is an actress from America. She is popular for her movies like “Apollo 13” and “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.” She is popular for being part of the “Piven Theatre Workshop.” Mary got the opportunity to learn the “Viola Spolin Techniques.”

The natural and eye-pleasing performance is not just a gift but is an art of learning. Mary dedicated her life to learning all the acting skills in her university days. Mary completed her graduation in BFA from the “Carnegie Mellon University.”

Early Life

The birthplace of Mary Kate Schellhardt is Chicago, Illinois, USA. She came into the world on 1^st November 1978. Her current age is 42 years old.  She has three siblings. They are two daughters and brother Stephen Schellhardt. The details about her mother, father, and childhood are not clear.

Education

The details of the academic performance of Mary Kate Schellhardt are not clear. She completed her graduation from the “New Trier High School” in 1997. She then joined the “Carnegie Mellon University” for pursuing the “Bachelor of Fine Arts” in Acting.

How did Mary start her Career?

Mary Kate Schellhardt shifted to Los Angeles after completion of her graduation. Then, she started her journey in movies and television. She was in the Brooklyn. Mary moved to Los Angeles in 2014. Mary began her movie journey from the movie “What’s Eating Gilbert grape” in 1993. It was before her completion of high school.

Then, she was part of the movies like “Apollo 13”, “The Great Mom Swap”, and “Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home” during her high school in 1995. She has been actively involving in various movies and television projects. The movie succeeded to collect a total; amount of $10,032,765.

Apollo 13

Apollo 13 was released in 1995. The story of the movie begins after a house party organized by Jim Lovell. Jim and his guest were watching the first stepping of Neil Armstrong on the Moon through Apollo 11.

Mary portrayed the role of Barbara Lovell. She shared the screen along with Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, and Ed Harris in the movie. Ro Howard had directed the movie. The movie succeeded to collect a gross amount of $25,353, 380.

What’s Eating Gilbert Grape

“What’s eating Gilbert Grape” was released in 1993. The movie’s story revolves around Gilbert caring for his obese mother by working as a store clerk. He also has a brother who is mentally retarded.

Mary portrayed the role of Ellen Grape in the movie. She shared the screen along with movies stars like “Leonardo DiCaprio, Darlene Cates, Juliette Lewis, and Johnny Depp.

Who is the brother of Mary Kate Schellhardt?

Stephen Schellhardt is the brother of Mary. He is a multi-talented artist. Stephen apart from being a theatre actor is also popular as a producer, director, actor, choreographer, educator, and casting director. He is popular for his contribution to the BoHo Theatre.

Social Media

Mary Kate Schellhardt is not active on social media platforms. She seems to enjoy her life far away from the hassle of maintaining social media platforms. Mary is from a time when real talent used to create headlines rather than any social media posts.

Mary seems to enjoy her free time along with her family and friends rather than spending time on virtual platforms. She seems to enjoy her life without any rumors and controversies. Although if you search her name on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, you will encounter few posts and hashtags on her name.

Net Worth

Mary Kate Schellhardt has been part of the acting fraternity for more than twenty years. She has been part of amazing movies and television projects. Mary also seems to be working behind the cameras. According to networthpost.org, she has an approximate net worth of $6 million.

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• Apollo 13
• Piven Theatre Workshop