Celebrity birthdays: Nov. 16 Nov 17, 2009
Actress Martha Plimpton is 39. Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal is 32. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
This day in history Nov 16, 2009
Actress Martha Plimpton is 39. Actor Michael Irby is 37. (Boston Globe)
Greys Anatomy bids farewell to a friend Sep 25, 2009
Not just growing pains: Martha Plimpton played a mother whose son suffered from pains no one could seem to diagnose. Bailey, stunned from George's death, was initially reluctant to help Arizona, and the nervous Chief resisted the tests she wanted because of the cost. (MSNBC -- Television)
REVIEW: 'Grey's Anatomy' returns with sadness, determination Sep 24, 2009
There's well-played grief (particularly from Debra Monk, returning as George's mother), dark humor, and a needed reminder that work and life go on in the person of a concerned mother (a strong guest turn by Martha Plimpton). Aside from forcing the doctors to focus on her son's illness an understandably single-minded determination that leads to a very nice scene for Jessica Capshaw and Plimpton's character also seems set to provoke a management crisis at Seattle Grace. (USA Today -- Life)
Critic's corner Sep 24, 2009
Tonight s guest patient is played by Martha Plimpton. The Jay Leno Show 10 p.m., Channel 7. (Boston Globe)
Animator Bill Plympton on Independe... Jun 18, 2009
Hair High also had a lot of stars like David and Keith Carradine, Martha Plimpton and Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Silverman. they weren't cheap. (Suite101.com)
Running On Empty, Director Sidney L... Jun 17, 2009
River Phoenix, Martha Plimpton Star ... He even has devoted girlfriend Lorna (Martha Plimpton), with whom he is in love and has even shared his family's secret. (Suite101.com)
Tributes paid to actor Carradine Jun 6, 2009
" Carradine's niece, actress Martha Plimpton, described the star as "the nexus of our family". "We will all miss him terribly, and are so grateful for everyone's condolences," she added. Rainn Wilson, star of the US version of The Office wrote via Twitter: "RIP David Carradine. You were a true hero to so many of us children of the 70s. (BBC News)
Carradine's death follows Zen-like turnabout Jun 6, 2009
Carradine was part of an extended acting family, which included half-brother Keith and niece Martha Plimpton. Leaving "Kung Fu" after three seasons, Carradine landed some choice roles with major directors, including leads in Hal Ashby's Woody Guthrie film biography "Bound for Glory" and Ingmar Bergman's "The Serpent's Egg.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Friends, family react to David Carradine's death (AP) Jun 5, 2009
"My uncle David was a brilliantly talented, fiercely intelligent and generous man. He was the nexus of our family in so many ways, and drew us together over the years and kept us connected. I adored him as a child, and as an adult I admired and respected him. We will all miss him terribly, and are so grateful for everyone's condolences." Martha Plimpton. . (Yahoo News -- Technology)
CRITIC'S CHOICE: Who should, will win 2009 Tonys Jun 5, 2009
Jennifer Damiano, Next to Normal Haydn Gwynne, Billy Elliot Karen Olivo, West Side Story Martha Plimpton, Pal Joey Carole Shelley, Billy Elliot. Should/will win: With her gorgeous, witty Anita, Olivo both avoided caricature and made a role associated with iconic performers (Chita Rivera, Rita Moreno) wholly her own. (USA Today -- Life)
David Carradine, 72; created iconic role in 'Kung Fu' Jun 5, 2009
Actress Martha Plimpton is Keith Carradine's daughter. "My Uncle David was a brilliantly talented, fiercely intelligent and generous man. He was the nexus of our family in so many ways and drew us together over the years and kept us connected," Plimpton said yesterday. (Boston Globe)
David Carradinefound dead at 72 Jun 5, 2009
Actress Martha Plimpton is Keith Carradines daughter. My Uncle David was a brilliantly talented, fiercely intelligent and generous man. (MSNBC -- News)
Billy Elliot scores 15 Tony nominations May 6, 2009
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL: Jennifer Damiano, Next to Normal; Haydn Gwynne, Billy Elliot, The Musical; Karen Olivo, West Side Story; Martha Plimpton, Pal Joey; Carole Shelley, Billy Elliot, The Musical. . (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
"Billy Elliot" Leads in Tony Race May 6, 2009
Martha Plimpton, "Pal Joey". Carole Shelley, "Billy Elliot, The Musical". (CBS News -- Early Show)
Two Former 'Friends' Stars Now Playing Second Fiddle to 'High School Musical' Actors Apr 2, 2009
There were lots of stars Rosie O Donnell and Kelli O Donnell, Audra McDonald, Blythe Danner, Tim Robbins, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kodb, Diane von Furstenberg, Harvey Fierstein, Phoebe Snow, Martha Plimpton, Linda Eder, Melba Moore, Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel. Not bad for a Tuesday night. (Fox News)
