Mary Tyler Moore's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 22, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Mary Tyler Moore.

Mary Tyler Moore was a celebrated American actress, producer, and social advocate. She gained prominence through her roles in *The Dick Van Dyke Show* and, most notably, *The Mary Tyler Moore Show*, which significantly impacted the portrayal of women in American television and resonated with audiences navigating modern challenges. Throughout her career, Moore received numerous accolades, including seven Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. She earned an Academy Award nomination for her performance in *Ordinary People*. Beyond her acting career, Moore was actively involved in advocating for animal rights, vegetarianism, and diabetes awareness and research.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1977: Third Emmy for The Mary Tyler Moore Show

In 1977, despite declining ratings, the season of The Mary Tyler Moore Show won its third straight Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy.

1978: First, You Cry

In 1978, Mary Tyler Moore starred in the television movie First, You Cry, which brought her an Emmy nomination.

1980: Special Tony Award

In 1980, Mary Tyler Moore received a Special Tony Award for her performance in Whose Life Is It Anyway?

1980: Ordinary People

In 1980, Mary Tyler Moore starred in the drama Ordinary People and received an Oscar nomination.

February 1981: Nomination for Academy Award

In February 1981, Mary Tyler Moore was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Ordinary People.

1984: Entered Betty Ford Center

In 1984, Mary Tyler Moore admitted herself into the Betty Ford Center, and quit drinking.

1984: Tony and Drama Desk Nominations

In 1984, Mary Tyler Moore received nominations for Tony Awards and Drama Desk Awards for MTM's productions of Noises Off.

1984: Heartsounds

In 1984, Mary Tyler Moore starred in the medical drama Heartsounds with James Garner, which brought her another Emmy nomination.

1985: Finnegan Begin Again

In 1985, Mary Tyler Moore starred in Finnegan Begin Again with Robert Preston, which earned her a CableACE Award nomination.

1985: Tony Award

In 1985, Mary Tyler Moore won a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play or Musical for Joe Egg.

1986: Television Hall of Fame Induction

In 1986, Mary Tyler Moore was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.

1987: Lifetime Achievement Award

In 1987, Mary Tyler Moore received a Lifetime Achievement Award in Comedy from the American Comedy Awards.

1988: Lincoln

In 1988, Mary Tyler Moore starred in the mini-series Lincoln, which brought her another Emmy nomination for playing Mary Todd Lincoln.

1992: Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 1992, Mary Tyler Moore's contributions to the television industry were recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1993: Emmy Award for Stolen Babies

In 1993, Mary Tyler Moore won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in Stolen Babies.

2011: Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2011, Mary Tyler Moore was awarded the Screen Actors Guild's lifetime achievement award.

2012: Ride of Fame Honor

In New York City in 2012, Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters were honored by the Ride of Fame, and a double-decker bus was dedicated to them and their charity work for "Broadway Barks".