Martha Greenhouse
American actress
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| Intro | American actress | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Actor Television actor Film actor | |
| Work field | Film, TV, Stage & Radio | |
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| Birth | 14 June 1921, Omaha, USA | |
| Death | 5 January 2013Manhattan, USA (aged 91 years) | |
| Star sign | Gemini |
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Biography
Martha Miriam Greenhouse (June 14, 1921 – January 5, 2013) 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 the acclaimed 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 1981-87. For her union service she was awarded the Founder's Award, the Ken Harvey Award and the George Heller Gold Card.