Heather Goldenhersh
Appearance
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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) | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | The Great Gatsby | Myrtle Wilson | TV movie |
2000 | Sex and the City | Jenna | 1 episode |
2003 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Roseanne Connelly | 1 episode |
2003 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Ellen Swanson | 1 episode |
2006–2007 | The Class | Lina Warbler | Main role |
2016 | Modern Family | Mrs. Wilkerson | 1 episode |
2020 | The Alienist | Matron | 5 episodes |
2024 | Three Women | Arlene Wilkin | 5 episodes |
Film
[edit]Year | Movie | Role |
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1996 | I'm Not Rappaport | Strike Woman |
1997 | Swallowed | Trina |
1998 | Spin the Bottle | Rachel |
2001 | The Believer | Linda |
2002 | Unconditional Love | Grace's Daughter |
2002 | Nicholas Nickleby | Fanny Squeers |
2003 | School of Rock | Sheila |
2004 | The Merchant of Venice | Nerissa |
2004 | Kinsey | Martha Pomeroy |
2004 | Tempting Adam | Kami |
2005 | Southern Belles | Margery |
2006 | Wedding Daze | Jane |
2008 | Leatherheads | Belinda |
2008 | Horton Hears a Who! | Who Girl (voice) |
2016 | Hail, Caesar! | Natalie - Secretary |
Theatre
[edit]Year | Title | Role |
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2005 | Doubt | Sister James |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2005 | Tony Award | Best Featured Actress in a Play | Doubt | 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.