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Martha Plimpton

Bio: Martha Plimpton (born November 16, 1970) is an American singer, stage and screen actress, best known for playing the lead role of Virginia Chance on the television sitcom "Raising Hope", and for guest starring as Patti Nyholm in the CBS legal drama "The Good Wife".
Born: Mon, Nov 16 1970
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Martha Plimpton is 54 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Sardinia
Sardinia
Martha Plimpton was 53 in Sardinia as 'Judith'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 2024
Poster of Mass
Mass
Martha Plimpton was 50 in Mass as 'Gail'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 2021
Poster of Pitch Black Panacea
Pitch Black Panacea
Martha Plimpton was 49 in Pitch Black Panacea as 'Amy (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 04 2020
Poster of Frozen II
Frozen II
Martha Plimpton was 49 in Frozen II as 'Yelena (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 20 2019
Poster of Honey Bee
Honey Bee
Martha Plimpton was 48 in Honey Bee as 'Louise'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 28 2018
Poster of Hello Again
Hello Again
Martha Plimpton was 46 in Hello Again as 'Ruth'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 2017
Poster of Company
Company
Martha Plimpton was 40 in Company as 'Sarah'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 2011
Poster of Adventures in Plymptoons!
Adventures in Plymptoons!
Martha Plimpton was 40 in Adventures in Plymptoons! as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 30 2011
Poster of Small Town Murder Songs
Small Town Murder Songs
Martha Plimpton was 39 in Small Town Murder Songs as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 14 2010
Poster of Remember Me
Remember Me
Martha Plimpton was 39 in Remember Me as 'Alyssa Craig's Mom (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 2010
Poster of Marvelous
Marvelous
Martha Plimpton was 37 in Marvelous as 'Gwen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 2008
Poster of Dante's Inferno
Dante's Inferno
Martha Plimpton was 36 in Dante's Inferno as 'Celia / Lobbyist Singer / Lizzie Borden (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 2007
Poster of Hair High
Hair High
Martha Plimpton was 33 in Hair High as 'Miss Crumbles (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 2004
Poster of Searching for Debra Winger
Searching for Debra Winger
Martha Plimpton was 31 in Searching for Debra Winger as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 2002
Poster of The Sleepy Time Gal
The Sleepy Time Gal
Martha Plimpton was 30 in The Sleepy Time Gal as 'Rebecca'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 2001
Poster of 200 Cigarettes
200 Cigarettes
Martha Plimpton was 28 in 200 Cigarettes as 'Monica'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1999
Poster of The Defenders: Taking the First
The Defenders: Taking the First
Martha Plimpton was 27 in The Defenders: Taking the First as 'MJ Preston'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 25 1998
Poster of Pecker
Pecker
Martha Plimpton was 27 in Pecker as 'Tina'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1998
Poster of Music from Another Room
Music from Another Room
Martha Plimpton was 27 in Music from Another Room as 'Karen Swan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1998
Poster of The Defenders: Choice of Evils
The Defenders: Choice of Evils
Martha Plimpton was 27 in The Defenders: Choice of Evils as 'Mary Jane Preston'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1998
Poster of Independent's Day
Independent's Day
Martha Plimpton was 27 in Independent's Day as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1998
Poster of Eye of God
Eye of God
Martha Plimpton was 26 in Eye of God as 'Ainsley DuPree'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1997
Poster of The Defenders: Payback
The Defenders: Payback
Martha Plimpton was 26 in The Defenders: Payback as 'M.J. Preston'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1997
Poster of Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Who Is Henry Jaglom?
Martha Plimpton was 26 in Who Is Henry Jaglom? as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 08 1997
Poster of Colin Fitz
Colin Fitz
Martha Plimpton was 26 in Colin Fitz as 'Ann'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 19 1997
Poster of I'm Not Rappaport
I'm Not Rappaport
Martha Plimpton was 26 in I'm Not Rappaport as 'Laurie Campbell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 24 1996
Poster of I Shot Andy Warhol
I Shot Andy Warhol
Martha Plimpton was 25 in I Shot Andy Warhol as 'Stevie'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1996
Poster of Beautiful Girls
Beautiful Girls
Martha Plimpton was 25 in Beautiful Girls as 'Jan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1996
Poster of Last Summer in the Hamptons
Last Summer in the Hamptons
Martha Plimpton was 25 in Last Summer in the Hamptons as 'Chloe Garfield'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1995
Poster of The Beans of Egypt, Maine
The Beans of Egypt, Maine
Martha Plimpton was 24 in The Beans of Egypt, Maine as 'Earlene Pomerleau'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Martha Plimpton was 23 in Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle as 'Jane Grant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1994
Poster of My Life's in Turnaround
My Life's in Turnaround
Martha Plimpton was 23 in My Life's in Turnaround as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1994
Poster of Josh and S.A.M.
Josh and S.A.M.
Martha Plimpton was 23 in Josh and S.A.M. as 'Alison (The Liberty Maid)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1993
Poster of The Perfect Woman
The Perfect Woman
Martha Plimpton was 22 in The Perfect Woman
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1993
Poster of Chantilly Lace
Chantilly Lace
Martha Plimpton was 22 in Chantilly Lace as 'Ann'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 18 1993
Poster of Daybreak
Daybreak
Martha Plimpton was 22 in Daybreak as 'Laurie'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 08 1993
Poster of Samantha
Samantha
Martha Plimpton was 22 in Samantha as 'Samantha'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1992
Poster of Inside Monkey Zetterland
Inside Monkey Zetterland
Martha Plimpton was 21 in Inside Monkey Zetterland as 'Sofie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1992
Poster of A Blink of Paradise
A Blink of Paradise
Martha Plimpton was 21 in A Blink of Paradise as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1992
Poster of A Woman at War
A Woman at War
Martha Plimpton was 20 in A Woman at War as 'Helene Moszkiewiez'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 1991
Poster of Stanley & Iris
Stanley & Iris
Martha Plimpton was 19 in Stanley & Iris as 'Kelly King'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1990
Poster of Parenthood
Parenthood
Martha Plimpton was 18 in Parenthood as 'Julie Buckman-Lampkin Higgins'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 31 1989
Poster of Silence Like Glass
Silence Like Glass
Martha Plimpton was 18 in Silence Like Glass as 'Claudia Jacoby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 06 1989
Poster of Another Woman
Another Woman
Martha Plimpton was 17 in Another Woman as 'Laura'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 1988
Poster of Running on Empty
Running on Empty
Martha Plimpton was 17 in Running on Empty as 'Lorna Phillips'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1988
Poster of Stars & Bars
Stars & Bars
Martha Plimpton was 17 in Stars & Bars as 'Bryant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1988
Poster of Shy People
Shy People
Martha Plimpton was 16 in Shy People as 'Grace'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 14 1987
Poster of The Mosquito Coast
The Mosquito Coast
Martha Plimpton was 16 in The Mosquito Coast as 'Emily Spellgood'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 1986
Poster of The Goonies
The Goonies
Martha Plimpton was 14 in The Goonies as 'Stephanie "Stef" Steinbrenner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1985
Poster of The River Rat
The River Rat
Martha Plimpton was 13 in The River Rat as 'Jonsy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1984
Poster of Rollover
Rollover
Martha Plimpton was 10 in Rollover as 'Fewster's Older Daughter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1981
Poster of Sovereign
Sovereign
Martha Plimpton will be 54+ in Sovereign as 'Lesley Ann'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Prime Target
Prime Target
Martha Plimpton was 54+ in Prime Target as 'Jane Torres'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 2025
Poster of A Town Called Malice
A Town Called Malice
Martha Plimpton was 52+ in A Town Called Malice as 'Mint Ma Lord'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 16 2023
Poster of Sprung
Sprung
Martha Plimpton was 51+ in Sprung as 'Barb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 18 2022
Poster of The Man Who Fell to Earth
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Martha Plimpton was 51+ in The Man Who Fell to Earth as 'Intake Officer K. Faraday'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 2022
Poster of Genera+ion
Genera+ion
Martha Plimpton was 50+ in Genera+ion as 'Megan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 11 2021
Poster of Reunited Apart
Reunited Apart
Martha Plimpton was 49+ in Reunited Apart as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 27 2020
Poster of Flack
Flack
Martha Plimpton was 48+ in Flack as 'Clara'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 21 2019
Poster of The Shivering Truth
The Shivering Truth
Martha Plimpton was 48+ in The Shivering Truth as '(voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 09 2018
Poster of Minecraft: Story Mode
Minecraft: Story Mode
Martha Plimpton was 48+ in Minecraft: Story Mode as 'Olivia (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 27 2018
Poster of The Guest Book
The Guest Book
Martha Plimpton was 46+ in The Guest Book as 'Shelley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 03 2017
Poster of Brockmire
Brockmire
Martha Plimpton was 46+ in Brockmire as 'Shirley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 05 2017
Poster of Baroness von Sketch Show
Baroness von Sketch Show
Martha Plimpton was 45+ in Baroness von Sketch Show as 'Margo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 14 2016
Poster of To Tell the Truth
To Tell the Truth
Martha Plimpton was 45+ in To Tell the Truth as 'Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 14 2016
Poster of The Real O'Neals
The Real O'Neals
Martha Plimpton was 45+ in The Real O'Neals as 'Eileen O'Neal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 02 2016
Poster of Younger
Younger
Martha Plimpton was 44+ in Younger as 'Cheryl Sussman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 31 2015
Poster of The Blacklist
The Blacklist
Martha Plimpton was 42+ in The Blacklist as 'Dr. Sharon Fulton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Raising Hope
Raising Hope
Martha Plimpton was 39+ in Raising Hope as 'Virginia Chance'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 2010
Poster of How to Make It in America
How to Make It in America
Martha Plimpton was 39+ in How to Make It in America
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 14 2010
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Martha Plimpton was 38+ in The Good Wife as 'Patti Nyholm'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Martha Plimpton was 38+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Fringe
Fringe
Martha Plimpton was 37+ in Fringe as 'Sheriff Ann Mathis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2008
Poster of Surface
Surface
Martha Plimpton was 34+ in Surface as 'Mr. Big'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Martha Plimpton was 34+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Pam Michaelson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Medium
Medium
Martha Plimpton was 34+ in Medium as 'Rosemary Widdick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Martha Plimpton was 34+ in The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of Karen Sisco
Karen Sisco
Martha Plimpton was 32+ in Karen Sisco
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 2003
Poster of Hack
Hack
Martha Plimpton was 31+ in Hack as 'Louise O'Connor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Martha Plimpton was 30+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Jo Gage'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Martha Plimpton was 28+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Claire Rinato'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Martha Plimpton was 28+ in Family Guy as 'Stephanie (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Martha Plimpton was 25+ in 7th Heaven as 'Venus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of ER
ER
Martha Plimpton was 23+ in ER as 'Meg Corwin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Family Ties
Family Ties
Martha Plimpton was 11+ in Family Ties as 'Jessie Blake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1982
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Martha Plimpton was 0+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Performer, Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of East of Eden
East of Eden
Martha Plimpton will be 54+ in East of Eden as 'Faye'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased