| Heather Goldenhersh | |
| Birth Place: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Years Active: | 1996–present |
| Children: | 2 |
Heather Goldenhersh is an American actress. She has appeared on Broadway, on television, and in feature films.
Goldenhersh was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in St. Louis. She has said that she is "half-Jewish by adoption on my father's side and Greek Orthodox (Christian) on my mother's side".[1] She was a fundamentalist Christian for several years, but ultimately drifted away from the faith in her mid-20s.[2]
Goldenhersh is married to her Doubt co-star, Irish actor, Brían F. O'Byrne.[3]
| Year(s) | Show/Appearance | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Sex and the City (1 episode) | Jenna | |
| 2003 | (1 episode) | Roseanne Connelly | |
| 2003 | (1 episode) | Ellen Swanson | |
| 2006–2007 | The Class (permanent role) | Lina Warbler | |
| 2016 | Modern Family (1 episode) | Mrs. Wilkerson | |
| 2020 | Matron | ||
| Three Women | Arlene Wilkin |
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | I'm Not Rappaport | Strike Woman |
| 1997 | Swallowed | Trina |
| 1998 | Spin The Bottle | Rachel |
| 2000 | The Great Gatsby | Myrtle Wilson |
| 2001 | The Believer | Linda |
| 2002 | Unconditional Love | Grace's Daughter |
| 2002 | Nicholas Nickleby | Fanny Squeers |
| 2003 | The School of Rock | Sheila |
| 2004 | The Merchant of Venice | Nerissa |
| 2004 | Kinsey | Martha Pomeroy |
| 2004 | Tempting Adam | Kami |
| 2005 | Southern Belles | Margery |
| 2006 | Wedding Daze | Jane |
| 2008 | Leatherheads | Belinda |
| 2008 | Horton Hears a Who! | Who Girl (voice) |
| 2016 | Hail, Caesar! | Natalie (secretary) |
| Year | Award | Category | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Tony Award | Best Featured Actress in a Play | ||
| 2005 | Theatre World Award | NYC Debut Performance |