Martha Gehman
American actress (born 1955)
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Martha Gehman (born 1955) is an American actress and acting coach. She played the role of Ophelia in the 1985 cult classic The Legend of Billie Jean.[1][2]
Born1955 (age 70–71)
OccupationsActress, acting coach
Yearsactive1984–2015
Martha Gehman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1955 (age 70–71) |
| Occupations | Actress, acting coach |
| Years active | 1984–2015 |
She also had supporting roles in The Flamingo Kid,[3] F/X, Threesome and A Kiss Before Dying.
Gehman has a twin sister, Abbie, and is the daughter of actress Estelle Parsons and Richard Gehman.[4] Her nephew is football player Eben Britton.
She is a co-artistic director of the Actors Studio in New York.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Flamingo Kid | Nikki Willis | |
| 1985 | The Legend of Billie Jean | Ophelia | |
| 1986 | F/X | Andy | |
| 1988 | The Appointments of Dennis Jennings | Lisa | Short film |
| 1991 | A Kiss Before Dying | Patricia Farren | |
| 1991 | Father of the Bride | Andrea | |
| 1994 | Threesome | Renay | |
| 1994 | Unveiled | Ellen Morrow | |
| 1996 | Scorpion Spring | Jo | |
| 1997 | Mr. Jealousy | Josselyn | |
| 1997 | Walking to Waldheim | Zelda Sher | Short film |
| 1998 | Practical Magic | Patty | |
| 1999 | Trafficking | Carmella | |
| 2004 | Y.M.I. | Forever | |
| 2005 | Going Shopping | Melanie | |
| 2011 | Broken | Karen Sanders (voice) | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Izzy Otis | Episode: "The Alfred G. Graebner Memorial High School of Rules and Regulations" |
| 1987 | Spenser: For Hire | Louanne | Episode: "Gone Fishin'" |
| 1991 | Sunday Dinner | Vicky Benedict | Regular role (5 episodes) |
| 1991 | Murphy Brown | Secretary #47 | Episode: "Inside Murphy Brown" |
| 1994 | The Nanny | Betty | Episode: "A Star Is Unborn" |
| 1996 | Days of Our Lives | Michelle Bernard | TV series |
| 1997 | Boston Common | Molly | Episode: "Soup to Nuts" |
