Mary McNamara is an American journalist and culture critic and columnist for Los Angeles Times.
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Best Known For:The book Oscar Season
Breakthrough:Won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism for her television reviews in the Los Angeles Times in 2015
10 Quick Facts About Mary McNamara
- Full Name: Mary McNamara
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The book Oscar Season
- Current Role: Culture critic and columnist
- Current Employer: Los Angeles Times
- Place of Birth: United States
- Birth Year: 1963
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Al Martinez
Mary McNamara Age
Mary McNamara is about 63 years old as of 2026. Mary McNamara was born in 1963.
Education
She attended Westminster College, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- Westminster College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Mary McNamara's career includes writing and editorial roles with Los Angeles Times.
Organization: Los Angeles Times
Role: Culture Critic and Columnist
Period: 2000–Present
Details: Los Angeles, CA · Writes columns on television, film, and cultural shifts.
Organization: Los Angeles Times
Role: Features Editor
Period: 1995–2000
Details: Los Angeles, CA · Managed the entertainment and lifestyle sections.
Rise to Fame
Mary McNamara rose to prominence for her role for the book Oscar Season.
Notable Works
- Book: Oscar Season (Author, 2008) — A Hollywood satirical novel focused on the Academy Awards
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for Criticism — Pulitzer Prize Board — Television Criticism
Mary McNamara Family & Relationships
Mary McNamara is married to Al Martinez.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Mary McNamara
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1963
- Place of Birth: United States
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Al Martinez
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Al Martinez(Spouse • Husband)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/marymaclat
