Martha Greenhouse
Martha Greenhouse in Theatre World 1960
Born
Martha Miriam Greenhouse

(1921-06-14)June 14, 1921
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedJanuary 5, 2013(2013-01-05) (aged 91)
OccupationActress
Years active1956–1999

Martha Miriam Greenhouse[1] (June 14, 1921[2] – January 5, 2013[3][2]) was an American stage, film and television actress, who also served as an actors' union leader.

The Omaha, Nebraska-born actress spent her formative years in New York City, and was a 1939 graduate of Hunter College High School. She appeared both on-and off-Broadway. Her film credits included The Stepford Wives, Bananas, Daniel, and Tomorrow Night. She appeared on such television and soap opera series as Route 66, Car 54, Where Are You?, Law & Order, The Jackie Gleason Show, The Phil Silvers Show, Ryan's Hope, and Love Is a Many Splendored Thing.

Union leadership

Greenhouse served as AFTRA' New York branch president for five terms, and on the Screen Actors Guild's National Board from 1981 to 1987. For her union service she was awarded the Founder's Award, the Ken Harvey Award and the George Heller Gold Card.[4]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1966The GroupMrs. Bergler
1967Up the Down StaircaseAlberta Kagan
1970Where's Poppa?Owner of 'Happytime Farms'
1971BananasDr. Feigen
1975The Stepford WivesMrs. Kirgassa
1983DanielShelter Attendant
1998Tomorrow NightFlorence

References

  1. ↑ "New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HQN-ZY3 : 2 March 2021), Martha Miriam Greenhouse, 1945; citing Immigration, New York City, New York, United States, NARA microfilm publication T715 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  2. 1 2 "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KX3S-QF6 : 12 January 2021), Martha Greenhouse, 05 Jan 2013; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
  3. ↑ Ginsberg, Merle (January 25, 2013). "Rambling Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter. p. 40. ProQuest 1285266894. DEATHS:
    Ned Wertimer, best known for playing Ralph the Doorman on The Jeffersons, died Jan. 2 in Los Angeles after a fall. He was 89.
    Actress and union leader Martha Greenhouse, whose credits included Law & Order, died Jan. 5. She was 91.
  4. ↑ Notice of Martha Greenhouse's death

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