Heather Goldenhersh is an American actress. She has appeared on Broadway, on television, and in feature films.
Early life
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
Goldenhersh is married to her Doubt co-star, Irish actor, Brían F. O'Byrne.[3]
Filmography
Television
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Doubt | Sister James |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Tony Award | Best Featured Actress in a Play | Doubt | Nominated |
| 2005 | Theatre World Award | NYC Debut Performance | Won |
References
- ^ 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
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