Mary Swanson — Dumb and Dumber Character Profile

About Mary Swanson

Kind-hearted woman whose lost briefcase sparks the original road trip.

Mary Swanson — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Modeling, Empathy, Grace

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 9/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 6/10

Character Facts

Played by

Lauren Holly

Appears in

Dumb and Dumber (1994)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Mary Swanson — Romantic Unrequited Love — Lloyd Christmas (Jim Carrey)

  Lloyd's one-sided romantic pursuit of Mary.

• Mary Swanson — Romantic Rivalry — Harry Dunne (Jeff Daniels)

  Harry competes for Mary's affection, betraying Lloyd.

• Mary Swanson — Conflict Romantic Rival — Nicholas Andre (Charles Rocket)

  Nicholas acts as a rival and antagonist to Mary's relationship.

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