Scene from Personal Best (1982)

Alternate Names: Маріель Гемінґвей

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Lipstick (1976) as Kathy McCormick

Most Important Roles:

• Manhattan (1979) as Tracy
• Deconstructing Harry (1997) as Beth Kramer
• Star 80 (1983) as Dorothy Stratten
• Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) as Lacy Warfield
• The Mean Season (1985) as Christine Connelly
• Four Play (2001) as Carly Matthews Portland
• Personal Best (1982) as Chris Cahill
• Delirious (1991) as Janet Dubois / Louise
• The Sex Monster (1999) as Laura Barnes
• Creator (1985) as Meli

Career Highlights:

• Manhattan (1979)
• Deconstructing Harry (1997)
• Star 80 (1983)
• Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
• The Mean Season (1985)
• Four Play (2001)
• Personal Best (1982)
• Delirious (1991)
• The Sex Monster (1999)
• Creator (1985)

Mariel Hemingway is an American actress and author, born on November 22, 1961.

Alternate Names: Pat Donnelly, Patrice Michelle Donnelly

Physical Characteristics:

• Height: 5′ 9″ (1.74 m)
• Weight: 62.0kg

First Appearances:

• Personal Best (1982) as Tory Skinner

Most Important Roles:

• Personal Best (1982) as Tory Skinner
• American Anthem (1986) as Danielle
• Gay Propaganda (2002) as

Career Highlights:

• Personal Best (1982)
• American Anthem (1986)
• Gay Propaganda (2002)

Patrice Michelle Donnelly, born April 30, 1950, is an American retired track and field athlete and actress. Known for her role in 'Personal Best' (1982), she was initially a hurdler but later switched to pentathlon. Her character, Chris Cahill, struggled with confidence despite natural ability, while her friend Torry Skinner, played by Mariel Hemingway, had less ability but more psychological drive. Donnelly's athletic career and personal life were intertwined in the film.