Marin Hinkle facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Marin Hinkle
Hinkle at the Hollywood Walk of Fame in September 2011
Born	(1966-03-23) March 23, 1966 (age 59) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Nationality	American
Education	Brown University (BA) New York University (MFA)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1994–present
Spouse(s)	Randall Sommer ​ ​ (m. 1998; div. 2024)​
Children	1

Marin Hinkle (born March 23, 1966) is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. These include playing Judy Brooks in the drama Once and Again. She also played Judith Harper-Melnick in the sitcom Two and a Half Men. More recently, she starred as Rose Weissman in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. For her work in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Marin was nominated for a top acting award, the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, in both 2019 and 2020.

Early Life and Education

Marin Hinkle was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Her parents were Americans. Her mother, Margaret R. Hinkle, was a judge. Her father, Rodney Hinkle, was a college dean and teacher. They met while working in the Peace Corps. When Marin was four months old, her family moved to Boston, Massachusetts. She later graduated from Newton South High School. Marin then went to Brown University. She also studied acting at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She finished her studies in 1991.

Marin Hinkle's Acting Career

Marin Hinkle began her acting career on stage. She played Juliet in Romeo and Juliet in 1994. She also performed on Broadway in plays like The Tempest and Electra.

Television Roles

Hinkle started her TV journey on the soap opera Another World. From 1999 to 2002, she played Judy Brooks in the ABC drama Once and Again. She became widely known for her role as Judith Harper-Melnick in the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men. In this show, she played the ex-wife of the character Alan. She also had a main role as Samantha Bowers in the NBC drama Deception. More recently, she played Rose Weissman in the hit comedy-drama series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Film Appearances

Marin Hinkle has also appeared in many movies. Some of her film roles include Frequency, I Am Sam, and Dark Blue. She also appeared in the thrillers Quarantine and The Haunting of Molly Hartley in 2008. Later, she played Janice Gilpin in the popular adventure films Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019).

Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

Awards and Nominations

Marin Hinkle has received several awards and nominations for her acting.

See also

In Spanish: Marin Hinkle para niños