Martha Greenhouse facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Martha Greenhouse
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Martha Greenhouse in Theatre World 1960
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Martha Miriam Greenhouse
June 14, 1921 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
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| Died | January 5, 2013 (aged 91) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1956–1999 |
Martha Miriam Greenhouse (born June 14, 1921 – died January 5, 2013) was an American actress. She acted in plays, movies, and TV shows. Martha also helped lead groups for actors.
Martha Greenhouse: An Actress's Life
Martha Greenhouse was born in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up in New York City. In 1939, she finished high school at Hunter College High School.
Martha acted in many plays. She performed both on and off Broadway. She was also in several movies. Some of her films include The Stepford Wives and Bananas. She also appeared in Daniel.
Martha was on many TV shows too. You might know Law & Order. She was also in Route 66. Other shows include Car 54, Where Are You? and The Jackie Gleason Show. She also acted in soap operas like Ryan's Hope.
Helping Actors: Union Work
Martha Greenhouse was a leader for actors. She worked with groups that protect actors' rights. She was the president of the New York branch of AFTRA. She held this job for five terms.
She also served on the Screen Actors Guild's National Board. This was from 1981 to 1987. For her hard work, she received special awards. These included the Founder's Award and the George Heller Gold Card.
