Heather Goldenhersh
| Heather Goldenhersh | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 26, 1973 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) | Brían F. O'Byrne |
| Children | 2 daughters |
Heather Goldenhersh (born March 26, 1973)[1] is an American actress. She has appeared on Broadway, on television, and in feature films.
Early life
Goldenhersh was born on March 26, 1973 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 on my mother's side".[2] She was a fundamentalist Christian for several years, but ultimately drifted away from the faith in her mid-20s.[3]
Career
A graduate of Juilliard, Goldenhersh made her film debut in 1996 with her role in an adaptation of Herb Gardner's I'm Not Rappaport. From then on she appeared in films such as Swallowed, The Great Gatsby and The Believer. Goldenhersh also appeared on television in Sex and the City and episodes of the Law & Order franchise. She then focused on her stage career; her 2005 Broadway debut was in Doubt, opposite Cherry Jones and Brian F. O'Byrne.
Goldenhersh was nominated for a Tony Award in 2005 for "Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play" for her role as Sister James in Doubt. She also won a Theatre World Award for that performance.
In 2006, Goldenhersh auditioned for the show The Class, a sitcom created by David Crane (one of the creators of Friends), and Jeffery Klarik (an executive producer of "Mad About You") and was cast in the part of Lina Warbler. The Class premiered in September 2006 and won a People's Choice Award for "Best New Comedy" in January 2007. The series wasn't renewed for a second season.
Personal life
Goldenhersh is married to her Doubt co-star, Irish actor, Brían F. O'Byrne.[4] The couple has two daughters together, one being born in 2008, and the other being born in 2010.
Filmography
Television
| Year(s) | Show/Appearance | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Movies
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2015 | Hail, Caesar! | Natalie (secretary) |
Broadway
Shows
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Doubt | Sister James |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Tony Award | Best Featured Actress in a Play | Nominated |
| 2005 | Theatre World Award | NYC Debut Performance | Winner |
References
- ↑ "H Goldenhersh - United States Public Records". FamilySearch. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ↑ 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.
External links
- Heather Goldenhersh at the Internet Movie Database
- Heather Goldenhersh at the Internet Broadway Database
