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". She was a fundamentalist Christian for several years, but ultimately drifted away from the faith in her mid-20s.
Personal life Goldenhersh is married to her Doubt co-star, Irish actor, Brían F. O'Byrne.
Filmography Television Year(s) Title Role Notes 2000 The Great Gatsby Myrtle Wilson TV movie 2000 Sex and the City Jenna 1 episode 2003 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Roseanne Connelly 1 episode 2003 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Ellen Swanson 1 episode 2006–2007 The Class Lina Warbler Main role 2016 Modern Family Mrs. Wilkerson 1 episode 2020 The Alienist Matron5 episodes 2024 Three Women Arlene Wilkin5 episodes
Film Year Movie Role 1996 I'm Not Rappaport Strike Woman 1997 Swallowed Trina 1998 Spin the Bottle Rachel 2001 The Believer Linda 2002 Unconditional Love Grace's Daughter 2002 Nicholas Nickleby Fanny Squeers 2003 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
Theatre Year Title Role 2005 Doubt Sister James
Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result 2005 Tony Award Best Featured Actress in a Play Doubt 2005 Theatre World Award NYC Debut Performance
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