Martha Plimpton
An American actress from a distinguished theatrical family, acclaimed on stage and screen alike. She grew up on film as one of the kids in 'The Goonies' (1985) and later voiced characters in 'Frozen II' (2019), but her deepest work is in theatre, where she has won a Tony Award and numerous nominations. On television she starred in 'Raising Hope' (2010). A fiercely intelligent, versatile performer and activist, she is as commanding in Broadway drama as in broad comedy.
Martha Plimpton
40 Movies
28 Series
An American actress from a distinguished theatrical family, acclaimed on stage and screen alike. She grew up on film as one of the kids in 'The Goonies' (1985) and later voiced characters in 'Frozen II' (2019), but her deepest work is in theatre, where she has won a Tony Award and numerous nominations. On television she starred in 'Raising Hope' (2010). A fiercely intelligent, versatile performer and activist, she is as commanding in Broadway drama as in broad comedy.
Movies
Plays Yelena (voice)
Frozen II
2019
Plays Stef
The Goonies
1985
Plays Julie Buckman-Lampkin Higgins
Parenthood
1989
Plays Lesley Anne
Sovereign
2025
Plays Jan
Beautiful Girls
1996
Plays Emily Spellgood
The Mosquito Coast
1986
Plays Claudia Jacoby
Silence Like Glass
1989
Plays Monica
200 Cigarettes
1999
Plays Gail
Mass
2021
Plays Tina
Pecker
1998
Plays Kelly King
Stanley & Iris
1990
Plays Karen Swan
Music from Another Room
1998
Plays Lorna Phillips
Running on Empty
1988
Plays Grace
Shy People
1987
Plays Miss Crumbles (voice)
Hair High
2004
Plays Jane Grant
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
1994
Plays Laura
Another Woman
1988
Plays Bryant
Stars & Bars
1988
Plays Celia / Lobbyist Singer / Lizzie Borden (voice)
Dante's Inferno
2007
Plays Alison (The Liberty Maid)
Josh & S.A.M.
1993
Plays Sarah
Company
2011
Plays Sofie
Inside Monkey Zetterland
1992
Plays Stevie
I Shot Andy Warhol
1996
Plays Chloe Garfield
Last Summer in the Hamptons
1995
Plays Fewster's Older Daughter
Rollover
1981
Plays Sam
Small Town Murder Songs
2010
Plays Laurie Campbell
I'm Not Rappaport
1996
Plays Rebecca
The Sleepy Time Gal
2001
Plays Jonsy
The River Rat
1984
Plays Ainsley DuPree
Eye of God
1997
Plays Louise
Honey Bee
2018
Plays Amy (voice)
Pitch Black Panacea
2020
Plays Ann
Colin Fitz
1997
Plays Ruth
Hello Again
2017
Plays Earlene Pomerleau
The Beans of Egypt, Maine
1994
Plays Samantha
Samantha
1992
Plays Judith
Sardinia
2024
TV Shows
Plays Virginia Chance
Raising Hope
2010
Plays Eileen O'Neal
The Real O'Neals
2016
Plays Megan
Genera+ion
2021
Plays Barb
Sprung
2022
Plays Mint Ma Lord
A Town Called Malice
2023
Plays Jane Torres
Prime Target
2025
Plays Faye
East of Eden
Plays Kathleen McGinty
Task
2025
Plays Patti Nyholm
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Olivia (voice)
Minecraft: Story Mode
2018
Plays Meg Corwin
ER
1994
Plays Shirley
Brockmire
2017
Plays Cheryl Sussman
Younger
2015
Plays Mr. Big
Surface
2005
Plays Pam Michaelson
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Dr. Sharon Fulton
The Blacklist
2013
Plays Rosemary Widdick
Medium
2005
Plays Jessie Blake
Family Ties
1982
Plays Jo Gage
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Venus
7th Heaven
1996
Plays Louise O'Connor
Hack
2002
Plays Stephanie (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Plays Sheriff Ann Mathis
Fringe
2008
Plays Intake Officer K. Faraday
The Man Who Fell to Earth
2022
Plays (voice)
The Shivering Truth
2018
Plays Shelley
The Guest Book
2017
Plays Clara
Flack
2019
Plays Margo
Baroness von Sketch Show
2016
Plays Earlene Pomerleau
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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This Ordinary Thing
Full Filmography
Task
Kathleen McGinty · 7 episodes
2025–
TV
Sovereign
Lesley Anne
2025
Film
Prime Target
Jane Torres · 8 episodes
2025–
TV
Sardinia
Judith
2024
Film
Family Guy
Stephanie (voice) · 1 episode
2022–2023
TV
A Town Called Malice
Mint Ma Lord · 8 episodes
2023–
TV
Sprung
Barb · 9 episodes
2022–
TV
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Intake Officer K. Faraday · 1 episode
2022–
TV
Mass
Gail
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Martha Plimpton and where are they from?
Martha Plimpton is 55 years old, born on November 16, 1970 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Martha Plimpton?
Martha Plimpton is best known for roles in Frozen II, The Goonies, Remember Me.
How many movies has Martha Plimpton been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Martha Plimpton has appeared in 40 movies and 28 TV shows.
What was Martha Plimpton's first movie?
The career of Martha Plimpton began with Rollover (1981).
What is Martha Plimpton's most recent movie or series?
Martha Plimpton's most recent release is This Ordinary Thing, which premiered on December 5, 2025.
What TV shows has Martha Plimpton appeared in?
On television, Martha Plimpton has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Family Guy, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Blacklist.
Martha Plimpton
1970-11-16 · New York City, New York, USA
Martha Campbell Plimpton (born November 16, 1970) is an American singer, stage and screen actress, best known for playing the lead role of Virginia Chance on the television sitcom "Raising Hope", and for guest starring as Patti Nyholm in the CBS legal drama "The Good Wife".