The Wheaton All Night Flea Market Saturday August 15, 2026 welcomes MARI DEESE HAMPTON!
Beginning her career in Dallas, Texas in the late 80s as a student of Lou Diamond Phillips and Adam Roarke, Mari moved on to Los Angeles in the early 90s and hit the ground running, studying with academy award nominee Kim Darby and working on hit shows like Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Family Matters. She also appeared in the recurring role of “Reporter Kristy Koi” on the award winning soap opera General Hospital.
You’ll recognize Mari Deese Hampton from many commercials, television shows, and movies. She currently has an international Panda Express commercial airing worldwide as well as a national Jiffy Lube commercial! Recently, Mary appeared on Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer, as well as Fox’s long-running series 9-1-1. She also appeared on Amazon Prime’s/Redeem TV’s series Vindication as well as Netflix’s Blockbuster and Lady Dynamite. Some of Mary’s film roles include Big Stone Gap, Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay, Run Hide Fight, Dusting Cliff Seven, Ensure, Dennis and Henry’s Post Divorce Checklist and Old Broads.
Married to well-known actor/director James Hampton for 19 years, they co-hosted the television pilot B&B Our Guest and appeared in the films Big Stone Gap, Divine Access and The Association together.
In addition to television and film roles, Mary has been a familiar face as a host and co-host for infomercials throughout the years.
Mari also won many accolades for her role as “Juanita” in the world premier of award-winning director Del Shores’ play A Very Sordid Wedding and was honored with a nomination for Best Actress by The Hollywood Gold Awards. Mari continues to act and is now writing screenplays for television and film. She loves attending the comic conventions and festivals meeting her fans, and James’ fans from around the world.
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