Martha Gehman
Martha Gehman (born 1955) is an American actress and acting coach, perhaps best known for her role as Ophelia in the 1985 cult classic The Legend of Billie Jean.[1][2]
Martha Gehman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1955 (age 67–68) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | 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.
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" |
References
- Pantoga, Elfrieda. Billie Jean Pulls Punches, Milwaukee Sentinel, July 26, 1985
- Christian Slater has suddenly grown up, Bartow Press, February 12, 1996 (does not mention Gehman, but notes "cult" status of this film)
- Blank, Ed. Traditional values put to the test in an effective 'Flamingo Kid', Pittsburgh Press, December 28, 1984
- Parsons, Gehman stage real mother-daughter act, Chicago Sun-Times, November 23, 1989 ("Estelle Parsons... Now, the actress' own daughter, Martha Gehman, will appear with her on a New York stage. Gehman is an attractive blonde (her twin sister, Abbie, is an editor of the fashion magazine Mirabella).")
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