Martha Plimpton

A born star, born into a star-studded family.

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Age53

Full NameMartha Campbell Plimpton

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Biography

Born into a family of esteemed performers, the illustrious Martha Plimpton was born on November 16th, 1970 in New York City to the esteemed Keith Carradine and Shelley Plimpton. From a very young age, Martha showed her inclination to thespianism and was enrolled in an actors' workshop at the tender age of eight. Rising to prominence, Martha's first significant role was in The River Rat (1984) and soon after, Steven Spielberg cast her in The Goonies (1985). Her talent was further highlighted when she appeared in movies like Stars and Bars (1988) and Ruined (1989) alongside River Phoenix. Martha's illustrious career is sure to be a tale of successes to come.

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Yes! Extreme nepo baby! Martha Plimpton comes from the illustrious Carradine-Plimpton-Bowen family. They have twenty-seven celebrities in their family. With two hundred seventy-nine credited apperances in TV, film, and video.

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Awards
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Primetime Emmy2012
The Good WifeOutstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

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Family Tree

The Carradine dynasty is an illustrious family of esteemed Hollywood actors, beginning with its patriarch John Carradine, son of a surgeon and correspondent for the Associated Press. John's children David, Keith, Robert, and daughters Calista and Kansas, as well as nieces Ever Carradine and Martha Plimpton and nephews Michael Bowen Jr., Cade Carradine and Sorel Carradine have all followed in their father's footsteps of creating cinematic history. The family has been the recipient of multiple accolades, including an Emmy and Golden Globe won by Barbara Hershey, who was married to Michael Bowen Sr., and a Saturn Award won by Keith Carradine. John's second wife, Sonia Sorel, is remembered for her work in Harold and Maude and Blonde for a Day. The Carradines are a dynasty of passionate, talented, and celebrated actors, continuing to inspire generations of moviegoers.