Martha Miriam Greenhouse"New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HQN-ZY3 : 2 March 2021), Martha Miriam Greenhouse, 1945; citing Immigration, New York City, New York, United States, NARA microfilm publication T715 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). (June 14, 1921"United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KX3S-QF6 : 12 January 2021), Martha Greenhouse, 05 Jan 2013; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing). – January 5, 2013) was an American stage, film, and television actress, who also served as an actors' union leader.
The Omaha, Nebraska-born actress spent her formative years in New York City, and was a 1939 graduate of Hunter College High School. She appeared both on-and off-Broadway. Her film credits included The Stepford Wives, Bananas, Daniel, and Tomorrow Night. She appeared on such television and soap opera series as Naked City; Route 66; Car 54, Where Are You?; Law & Order; The Jackie Gleason Show; The Phil Silvers Show; Ryan's Hope; and Love Is a Many Splendored Thing.
Union leadership Greenhouse served as AFTRA' New York branch president for five terms, and on the Screen Actors Guild's National Board from 1981 to 1987. For her union service she was awarded the Founder's Award, the Ken Harvey Award and the George Heller Gold Card.Notice of Martha Greenhouse's death
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1966 The Group Mrs. Bergler 1967 Up the Down Staircase Alberta Kagan 1970 Where's Poppa? Owner of 'Happytime Farms' 1971 Bananas Dr. Feigen 1975 The Stepford Wives Mrs. Kirgassa 1983 Daniel Shelter Attendant 1998 Tomorrow Night Florence
References
Further reading International News Service (May 26, 1946). "U. S. Tour in Covered Wagon Vet 'Drama-Pioneers' Plan". Star Tribune. p. 15. Rachman, Jake (September 8, 1946). "Stage and Screen". Omaha World-Herald. Associated Press (April 24, 1959). "Busy Actress, That's Martha Greenhouse". The Bradenton Herald. p. 8.
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