Heather Goldenhersh
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Heather Goldenhersh | |
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Born | |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1996–present |
Spouse | Brían F. O'Byrne |
Children | 2 |
Heather Goldenhersh is an American actress. She has appeared on Broadway, on television, and in feature films.
Early life
[edit]Goldenhersh was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in St. Louis. She has said that she is "half-Jewish by adoption on my father's side and Greek Orthodox (Christian) on my mother's side".[1] She was a fundamentalist Christian for several years, but ultimately drifted away from the faith in her mid-20s.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Goldenhersh is married to her Doubt co-star, Irish actor, Brían F. O'Byrne.[3]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]Year(s) | Show/Appearance | Role |
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2000 | Sex and the City (1 episode) | Jenna |
2003 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent (1 episode) | Roseanne Connelly |
2003 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1 episode) | Ellen Swanson |
2006–2007 | The Class (permanent role) | Lina Warbler |
2016 | Modern Family (1 episode) | Mrs. Wilkerson |
2020 | The Alienist | Matron |
TBA | Three Women | Arlene Wilkin |
Movies
[edit]Year | Movie | Role |
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1996 | I'm Not Rappaport | Strike Woman |
1997 | Swallowed | Trina |
2000 | The Great Gatsby | Myrtle Wilson |
2000 | Spin The Bottle | Rachel |
2001 | The Believer | Linda |
2002 | Unconditional Love | Grace's Daughter |
2002 | Nicholas Nickleby | Fanny Squeers |
2003 | The School of Rock | Sheila |
2004 | The Merchant of Venice | Nerissa |
2004 | Kinsey | Martha Pomeroy |
2004 | Tempting Adam | Kami |
2005 | Southern Belles | Margery |
2006 | The Pleasure of Your Company | Jane |
2007 | Wedding Daze | Jane |
2008 | Leatherheads | Belinda |
2008 | Horton Hears a Who! | Who Girl (voice) |
2016 | Hail, Caesar! | Natalie (secretary) |
Broadway
[edit]Shows
[edit]Year | Show | Role |
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2005 | Doubt | Sister James |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Result |
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2005 | Tony Award | Best Featured Actress in a Play | Nominated |
2005 | Theatre World Award | NYC Debut Performance | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ Tallmer, Jerry (1 July 2005). "Center Stage". Playbill. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ Simonson, Robert (9 May 2005). "An Unconventional Trip to the Nunnery: A Chat With the Actress". The New York Sun. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ "Colin Farrell Takes NYC at In Bruges Film Premiere". Broadway.com. 4 February 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2015.