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Plimpton is an abortion-rights campaigner who has lobbied Congress on behalf of Planned Parenthood and is on the board of directors of the women's-rights organization "A Is For"; according to the organization's website, Plimpton has been politically active in abortion rights since her teenage years and speaks at campuses and rallies. [87]
Daughter of actors Keith Carradine and Shelley Plimpton; granddaughter of actor John Carradine. Was conceived while her unmarried parents Keith Carradine and Shelley Plimpton were performing together in the Broadway production of "Hair" (1970).
- Actress, Writer, Producer
- November 16, 1970
Plimpton was born and raised in New York City, the daughter of actors Keith Carradine and Shelley Plimpton. Her parents met while performing in the original Broadway run of Hair. Her paternal grandfather was actor John Carradine and she is the niece of Robert and the late David Carradine.
Martha began her career at age 8, when her mom had a friend of hers, composer Elizabeth Swados, enroll her in an actors' workshop. At age 10, she got a small part in Rollover (1981) , and also made a series of Calvin Klein commercials.
- January 1, 1
- 1.65 m
- New York City, New York, USA
Feb 17, 2024 · Born in 1970 to renowned actors Keith Carradine and Shelley Plimpton, she was destined for the stage and screen. Advertisement Her family’s theatrical ties run deep, with her grandfather being none other than the legendary actor John Carradine.
Dec 9, 2022 · Her parents – actors Shelley Plimpton and Keith Carradine – met on the original production of Hair in 1969 and her mother performed in the show while pregnant with Plimpton.
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Although Martha may not be a household name to the new generation, she comes from an illustrious family of actors; in fact, her parents – Keith Carradine and Shelley Plimpton – met while performing in Broadway.
