MARY BETH PEIL

Mary Beth Peil Mary Beth Peel was born on June 25, 1940, in Davenport, Iowa. She took on her first stage role in the musical Kiss Me, Kate which sparked her love for Broadway and her drive to perform on it. She returned to Broadway in 1983 and 1987 with performances such as The King and I and Birds of Paradise. The former also earned her a Tony nomination for Best Acting in 1985.

The actress may be nearing her 80s, but she continues to glow with the class and docility of her younger years. She was one of the leading acts in the revival of the classic Broadway musical The King and I and eventually appeared in the movie Jersey Girl in her film debut. Piel can easily make an investment in any surgical procedure, but she would rather age the natural way.