Martha Greenhouse
| Martha Greenhouse | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Martha Miriam Greenhouse June 14, 1921 Omaha, Nebraska, United States |
| Died |
January 5, 2013 (aged 91) Manhattan, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1956–1999 |
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.[1]