Mariclare Costello

Born: 1936-02-06

Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, USA

Biography

Mariclare Catherine Costello (February 3, 1936 – April 17, 2026) was an American actress. She was a lifetime member of The Actors Studio. Costello's most notable role was that of Rosemary Hunter Fordwick on the television series The Waltons, from 1972 to 1977. In 1977, after her role on The Waltons, she played matriarch Maggie Fitzpatrick on the short-lived drama show The Fitzpatricks.

Known For

Indecent Proposal
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
Ordinary People
Raid on Entebbe
Nightmares
Skeezer
The Execution of Private Slovik
Let's Scare Jessica to Death
American Harvest
Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story

Top Movie Credits

Indecent Proposal David's Mother
Raid on Entebbe Gabrielle Krieger
Nightmares Adele Cooney (segment "The Bishop of Battle")
Skeezer Barbara Thompson
American Harvest Mary Alice Duncan