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American actress (born 1973)
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Heather Goldenhersh
BornChicago, Illinois, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1996–present
SpouseBrían F. O'Byrne
Children2

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". She was a fundamentalist Christian for several years, but ultimately drifted away from the faith in her mid-20s.

Personal life

Goldenhersh is married to her Doubt co-star, Irish actor, Brían F. O'Byrne.

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

  1. Tallmer, Jerry (1 July 2005). "Center Stage". Playbill. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  2. Simonson, Robert (9 May 2005). "An Unconventional Trip to the Nunnery: A Chat With the Actress". The New York Sun. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
  3. "Colin Farrell Takes NYC at In Bruges Film Premiere". Broadway.com. 4 February 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2015.

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