Mary Crosby stars as Isabel Hazard on "North and South, Book II," the wife of Stanley Hazard and a member of the extended Hazard family whose life is shaped by the upheaval of the Civil War. In the miniseries, Isabel is part of the Hazard household’s Northern storyline, appearing within the family’s struggles as war reshapes both personal relationships and the nation around them. Crosby plays the role in the 1986 sequel miniseries, taking over the part for Book II.
Before joining "North and South, Book II," Crosby had already built a visible television and film career. She was widely known from "Dallas," where she played Kristin Shepard, and she also appeared in productions including "Hollywood Wives." By the time she joined "North and South, Book II," she was already an established television performer with experience in high-profile dramatic roles.
In addition to her work on "North and South, Book II," Crosby continued appearing in film and television across the 1980s and beyond. Her screen career included a mix of miniseries, television guest work, and feature films, giving her a steady presence in both prime-time television and movies. Her role as Isabel adds another period-drama credit to a career already associated with major television productions.
Outside of "North and South, Book II," Crosby remained active in screen acting, with a career spanning television films, series work, and features. Her performance as Isabel places her within one of the better-known television miniseries events of the 1980s, and the role remains part of her broader body of dramatic television work.
