Martha Plimpton

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Martha Plimpton has appeared on Broadway in The Coast of Utopia (2006), Shining City (2006), Top Girls (2007), and Pal Joey (2008). Other theatre productions include The Playboy of the Western World, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Glass Menagerie, The Sisters Rosensweig, and Uncle Vanya. She returned to Broadway in the fall of 2014 in a revival of A Delicate Balance starring opposite Glenn Close. She also appeared in the 2011 New York Philharmonic concert production of Company as Sarah.

Television credits include The Real O'Neals, Raising Hope (Emmy nomination), and The Good Wife. Films include Hello Again, Small Town Murder Songs, and Dante's Inferno.

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Martha Plimpton STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2022
Jaques [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Transfer Production, 2019
Tracey

[Off-Broadway]
One Night Only Concert Presentation Production, 2017
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Julia

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Gladys Bumps

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2008
Pope Joan/Angie

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2007
Imogen

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Natasha Tuchkov Ogarev

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Natasha Tuchkov

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Varenka

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2006
Neasa

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Nora

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1979
Performer


Martha Plimpton Movies

[1981]Rollover Fewster's Older Daughter

[1984]The River Rat Jonsy

[1985]The Goonies Stef

[1986]The Mosquito Coast Emily Spellgood

[1987]Shy People Grace

[1988]Running on Empty Lorna Phillips

[1988]Another Woman Laura

[1988]Stars and Bars Bryant

[1989]Parenthood Julie

[1989]Silence Like Glass Claudia Jacoby

[1990]Stanley & Iris Kelly

[1991]Samantha Samantha

[1992]Inside Monkey Zetterland Sofie

[1993]Josh and S.A.M. Alison

[1994]Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle Jane Grant

[1994]The Beans of Egypt, Maine Earlene

[1995]Last Summer in the Hamptons Chloe Garfield

[1996]I Shot Andy Warhol Stevie

[1996]Beautiful Girls Jan

[1996]I'm Not Rappaport Laurie Campbell

[1997]Eye of God Ainsley DuPree

[1997]Colin Fitz Lives! Ann

[1998]Pecker Tina

[1998]Music from Another Room Karen

[1999]200 Cigarettes Monica

[2001]The Sleepy Time Gal Rebecca

[2004]Hair High Miss Crumbles

[2006]Marvelous Gwen

[2007]Dante's Inferno Celia, Lobbyist Singer, Lizzie Borden

[2010]Small Town Murder Songs Sam

[2011]Company Sarah

[2017]Hello Again Ruth

[2018]Honey Bee Louise

[2019]Frozen II Yelena

[2021]Mass Gail


Martha Plimpton TV Shows

How to Make It in America Edie Weitz

Raising Hope Virginia Chance

The Good Wife Patti Nyholm

The Real O'Neals Eileen O'Neal

Younger Cheryl Sussman

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Everything New On Max This March: What's Coming & Going

Discover the latest additions coming to Max this March. Stay updated on the newest releases and must-watch shows. Plus, find out what titles are leaving in March. Get ready to stream your favorites!

Cast and Designers Set For FOOTLOOSE at The Colony Theatre In Burbank

The Colony Theatre  will present the Panic! and BarCinBoo production of Footloose the Musical March 1–17.

THE REGIME Sets March Premiere Date on HBO

THE REGIME tells the story of one year within the walls of the palace of a modern European regime as it begins to unravel. The cast includes Kate Winslet, Matthias Schoenaerts, Guillaume Gallienne, Andrea Riseborough, Martha Plimpton and Hugh Grant. Watch the video trailer now!

Roundabout Theatre Company 2024 Gala to Honor Kenny Leon & Feature Ariana DeBose Performance

Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024 Gala will honor Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family on Monday, March 4 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose will perform a unique concert created exclusively for the special occasion.

John Mulaney & More to Join Letters To Santa's Inaugural Holiday Gala

Join Letters to Santa for their 21st anniversary celebration at the inaugural holiday gala, featuring a special performance by comedian John Mulaney. Don't miss out on this star-studded event on December 5 at Convene Willis Tower. Get your tickets now!

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Attends MODERN FAMILY Daughter Aubrey Anderson-Emmons's School Play

According to an Instagram post on his account, Jesse Tyler Ferguson reunited with his Modern Family TV daughter Aubrey Anderson-Emmon when he attended her high school production of The Burn last week.

Melinda Buckley's MOTHER (AND ME) to Kick Off Centenary Stage's Fringe Festival 2023

Immerse yourself in the compelling story of 'Mother (and Me)' at the Fringe Festival 2023. Discover the blend of humor and heart as you witness a Broadway performer's journey through middle age and her mother's battle with dementia. Find out how to get tickets and more.

Gingold Theatrical Group to Host 2023 Golden Shamrock Gala Honoring Dr. Wilma Bulkin Siegel, Dr. Brian R. Saltzman, and Ethan E. Litwin

Get all the details about the upcoming Gingold Theatrical Group 2023 Golden Shamrock Gala, where Dr. Wilma Bulkin Siegel, Dr. Brian R. Saltzman, and Ethan E. Litwin will be honored. Mark your calendars for October 29, 2023, and join us at Robert Restaurant for an unforgettable evening of celebration.

Photos: A Is For's Broadway Acts for Abortion Concert Raises $120K

Broadway Acts for Abortion just took place, bringing together the best of Broadway, karaoke, live auctions, surprise guests, all while raising $120k- critical funds and awareness about reproductive justice. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Norbert Leo Butz, Linda Eder, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month

Check out the lineup of incredible performances at 54 Below this month!

Jenn Colella, Stella Katherine Cole, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Check out the lineup here!

Martha Plimpton Will Star in London Reading of GRISWOLD

This week, Playhouse Creatures brings to you a virtual presentation of Angela J. Davis's GRISWOLD in collaboration with The Playground Theatre London. The reading will include 6 professional actors, with Martha Plimpton as Estelle Griswold, reading alongside members of the local West London community. The presentation will include a post-reading panel, with a special appearance from the playwright Angela J. Davis.

Scoop: Coming Up on a Rebroadcast of FAMILY GUY on FOX - Sunday, August 20, 2023

Get all the scoop on FAMILY GUY, airing on FOX on Sunday, August 20, 2023! Stewie and Doug compete for the honor of class “snack captain” in the “The Candidate” episode. Entering its 21st season, FAMILY GUY continues to entertain its die-hard fan base with razor-sharp humor. Watch a video clip!

Scoop: Coming Up on a Rebroadcast FAMILY GUY on FOX - Sunday, August 6, 2023

Get all the scoop on FAMILY GUY, airing on FOX on Sunday, August 6, 2023! Cleveland is fired as a mailman after an ignominious mishap, but flourishes in his new job at the brewery in the “Unzipped Code” episode of FAMILY GUY. Watch a video clip preview now!

Julian Fleisher and Band Return to Franklin Stage Company This Month

Franklin Stage Company will present a return engagement of singer, bandleader and showman Julian Fleisher. The weekend, dubbed “Julian Fleisher and Band, Detours” offers three evenings of intimate song and storytelling.

Scoop: Coming Up on a Rebroadcast of FAMILY GUY on FOX - Sunday, July 9, 2023

Get all the scoop on FAMILY GUY, airing on FOX on Sunday, July 9, 2023! Resolved to enjoy a family movie night, the Griffins take a road trip to Bend, Oregon, to rent a VHS FROM the last Blockbuster in existence in the “Bend or Blockbuster” episode of FAMILY GUY. Watch a video preview now!

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mandy Gonzalez & Javier Muñoz to Join Event at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post will host a moderated conversation with Pulitzer Prize, GRAMMY, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning songwriter, actor, director, and producer Lin-Manuel Miranda.

BTG Reveals Casting For MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and PHOTOGRAPH 51

Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire (Artistic Director, CEO) have announced casting for two of its summer 2023 shows: Million Dollar Quartet, a three-time Tony Award–nominated once-in-a-lifetime musical evening back by popular demand with some of the same cast as 2017 and Photograph 51, an intriguing portrait of the race to discover the mysteries of the DNA double helix. 

Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of FAMILY GUY on FOX - Sunday, June 4, 2023

Get all the scoop on FAMILY GUY, airing on FOX on Sunday, June 4, 2023! Family Guy retells three Oscar-winning stories: “Silence of the Lambs,” “American Beauty” and “Forrest Gump,” in the “Oscars Guy” episode. Watch a video clip now!

Martha Plimpton FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Martha Plimpton has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

Martha Plimpton has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

Martha Plimpton's first West End show was Sweat which opened in 2019

Martha Plimpton has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Pal Joey, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Pal Joey, and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Pal Joey. She was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Top Girls, Best Featured Actress in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Coast of Utopia, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Coast of Utopia, and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Coast of Utopia. Additionally, she received nominations for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards and Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels for Hobson’s Choice.

Martha Plimpton has won the Best Featured Actress in a Play award at the BroadwayWorld Awards, the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards, and the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance in The Coast of Utopia.

Martha Plimpton's next show will be As You Like It which opens on 12/14/2022 on West End.

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