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Heather Goldenhersh | |
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| 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.
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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.
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]
Goldenhersh is married to her Doubt co-star, Irish actor, Brían F. O'Byrne. [3]
| Year(s) | Show/Appearance | Role |
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| 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 |
| Year | Movie | Role |
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| 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 |
| 2008 | Horton Hears a Who! | Who Girl (voice) |
| 2016 | Hail, Caesar! | Natalie (secretary) |
| Year | Show | Role |
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| 2005 | Doubt | Sister James |
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2005 | Tony Award | Best Featured Actress in a Play | Nominated |
| 2005 | Theatre World Award | NYC Debut Performance | Winner |
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