Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Model, Television actor, Singer, Stage actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Parents
Keith Carradine, Shelley Plimpton
Sibling
Sorel Carradine
Residences
London
Education
Professional Children's School
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Latin < Aramaic (מַרְתָּא)
Popularity
Tier A -- 131,539 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 10
Notable
First credit at age 11 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
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Career
Career spanning 44 years (1981-2025)
Year context
Born in 1970 -- First Earth Day; Beatles disband; Richard Nixon was US president
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Filmography (36)
AWARDS (5)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
2012
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
2012
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Primetime Emmy Award
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Primetime Emmy Award
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Biography
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".
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Martha Plimpton?
Martha Plimpton is 55 years old, born on .
Where was Martha Plimpton born?
Martha Plimpton was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Martha Plimpton been in?
Martha Plimpton has 36 credits in our database. Notable titles include Prime Target (2025), Task (2025), Sovereign (2025), The Regime (2024), A Town Called Malice (2023).
What is Martha Plimpton known for?
Martha Plimpton is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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