An actress known for her iconic role in a beloved 1980s sci-fi blockbuster was spotted on a rare outing in Los Angeles just one day after Christmas. The star has additionally made appearances in a number of projects within the horror genre during the span of her successful career thus far.
![[It is Dee Wallace, 76 - who notably played the character of single mother Mary Taylor in Steven Spielberg's hit movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial; seen above with Drew Barrymore and Henry Thomas]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/16/93550061-14233089-It_is_Dee_Wallace_76_who_notably_played_the_character_of_single_-a-1_1735490752062.jpg)
She has a whopping 272 acting credits to her name since she began working professionally in the entertainment industry in the mid-70s. Beforehand, the Emmy-nominated actress had been a high school drama teacher in her hometown of Kansas City, Missouri.
![[During her latest outing in Los Angeles earlier this week on Thursday, Wallace was seen walking her dog in a quiet neighborhood]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/16/93549349-14233089-During_her_latest_outing_in_Los_Angeles_earlier_this_week_on_Thu-a-2_1735490752078.jpg)
The movie and television star garnered a passion for acting due to her own mother - who had been a stage actress. But can you guess who it is?. An actress known for her iconic role in a beloved sci-fi blockbuster was spotted on a rare outing in Los Angeles just one day after Christmas.
![[The star kept it casual wearing a long-sleeved, gray sweatshirt as well as a pair of cream-colored sweatpants]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/16/93549337-14233089-The_star_kept_it_casual_wearing_a_long_sleeved_gray_sweatshirt_a-a-3_1735490752235.jpg)
It is Dee Wallace, 76 - who notably played the character of single mother Mary Taylor in Steven Spielberg's hit movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. The film was released in theaters in 1982, and became the highest-grossing movie of all time for 11 years until Jurassic Park (1993).
![[She additionally sported a pair of stylish black shades to protect her eyes from the bright California sunshine during the lowkey stroll]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/16/93549345-14233089-She_additionally_sported_a_pair_of_stylish_black_shades_to_prote-a-5_1735490752409.jpg)
Other stars that were cast in the blockbuster included Drew Barrymore, Henry Thomas, Robert MacNaughton, Peter Coyote and C. Thomas Howell. E.T. was a critical success among critics and audiences, raking in a whopping $792.9 million in the box office on a budget of $10.5 million.
![[Amid the holiday season, Wallace recently celebrated her 76th birthday earlier this month on December 14]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/29/16/93549343-14233089-Amid_the_holiday_season_Wallace_recently_celebrated_her_76th_bir-a-6_1735490752427.jpg)
