Heather Goldenhersh

Heather Goldenhersh
Born
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".[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) 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
2016 Modern Family (1 episode) Mrs. Wilkerson
2020 The Alienist Matron
TBA Three Women Arlene Wilkin

Film

Year Movie Role
1996 I'm Not Rappaport Strike Woman
1997 Swallowed Trina
1998 Spin The Bottle Rachel
2000 The Great Gatsby Myrtle Wilson
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 Wedding Daze Jane
2008 Leatherheads Belinda
2008 Horton Hears a Who! Who Girl (voice)
2016 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 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.