Mary Bronstein

• Birth Name — Mary Wall • Born — 1979 • Birthplace — White Plains, New York, U.S. • Occupation — Actress, filmmaker • Years Active — 2007–2011; 2025–present • Spouse — Ronald Bronstein • Children — 1

Bronstein was born in 1979 in White Plains, New York, a suburb of New York City. She attended New York University Tisch School of the Arts.

In 2007 Bronstein appeared in Frownland, directed by her future husband Ronald Bronstein. Her own directorial debut, Yeast, premiered at the 2008 South by Southwest Film Festival. Bronstein's second feature as director, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, was announced in 2023 and premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Produced by Elara Pictures and Fat City, the film is distributed by A24. The film was screened in competition at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival and received five nominations at the Gotham Independent Film Awards, including for Best Feature and Best Director.

Bronstein is married to Ronald Bronstein. They have a daughter.

Director • Yeast (2008) • If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025) Actress • Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref. • 2007 — Frownland — Laura — Credited as "Mary Wall" • 2008 — Yeast — Rachel • 2011 — The Jonestown Defense — Tina • 2025 — If I Had Legs I'd Kick You — Dr. Spring