Gina Hecht(/ˈɡiːnəˈhɛkt/;born December 6, 1953) is an Americanactress.
Gina Hecht | |
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| Born | December 6, 1953 Houston, Texas,U.S.[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse | Brian Herskowitz (1988–present) |
Early life
editHecht was born inHouston, Texas,[2]the daughter of stage actress Pauline Hecht,[3]and decided to embark on a career as an actress at the age of ten. After high school she earned a degree from theUniversity of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Career
editHecht's big break came in 1979 when she was hired for the role of Jeanie DaVinci on the successful TV seriesMork & Mindy.[2]Her first film role was in the 1982Ron HowardmovieNight Shift,alongsideHenry WinklerandMichael Keaton.[5]
In addition to a career on TV and in films, she has also worked the stage. In 2011, she appeared in Neil Simon'sThe Prisoner of Second AvenuealongsideJason Alexander.[1]In 1988, she married to writer and actor Brian Herskowitz. She has a sister, Esther, and a brother, Harold.[3][6]Hecht had a recurring role onGeneral Hospitalas Judge Rachel Lasser from 2015 to 2019.[7]
Personal life
editHecht married Brian Herskowitz in 1988.[citation needed]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit- 1979–1981:Mork & Mindyas Jeanie DaVinci
- 1979:Hizzonneras Melanie
- 1987:Everything's Relativeas Emily Cabot
- 1988:HeartBeatas Patty
- 1989:Baywatch:"Panic at Malibu Pier" as Gina Pomeroy
- 1990:Star Trek: The Next Generation:"A Matter of Perspective"as Manua Apgar
- 1992:Taking Back My Life: The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Storyas Deanne
- 1992–1993:Seinfeld:"The Pick","The Shoes","The Pilot"as Dana Foley, George's therapist
- 1994:Without Warningas Barbara Shiller
- 1995:Blossom:"You Say Tomato" as teacher
- 1997:Friendsas Richard's Date
- 2001:Jag Past Tenseas Jane Maples madwoman
- 2005:Pizza My Heartas Gloria Montebello
- 2009:Desperate Housewives:"The Coffee Cup"as Judge Mary Gallagher
- 2009–2012:Glee:"Mash-Up","Goodbye","Glee, Actually"as Puck's mom
- 2013:The Middle:"Life Skills" as Ms. Schaefer
- 2015–2019:General Hospitalas Judge Rachel Lasser[7]
- 2020–Present:Daveas Carol
Film
edit- 1982:Night Shift[1]as Charlotte Koogle
- 1985:St. Elmo's Fireas Judith
- 1986:Hyper Sapien: People from Another Staras Newscaster
- 1987:Unfinished Businessas Vickie
- 1993:Family Prayersas Arlene
- 1995:One Night Standas Cy Watson
- 1998:Can I Play?as Nancy
- 1999:EDtvas Party Girl
- 2001:Odessa or Bustas God
- 2002:Clockstoppersas Meter Maid
- 2008:Seven Pounds[1]as Dr. Briar
- 2008:The Last Wordas Hilde Morris
- 2017:Fight Your Way Outas Jane Stone
References
edit- ^abcdMartinez, Julio (April 19, 2011),"Gina Hecht is Jason Alexander'sPrisonerMate ",LA Stage Times,retrieved2011-12-09
- ^ab"Meet Gina Hetch of the TV hit, 'Mork and Mindy'",Palm Beach Post and Times,December 6, 1979,retrieved2011-12-09
- ^abMesinger, Maxine (July 5, 1988),"Hecht weds Herskowitz",Houston Chronicle,retrieved2011-12-09
- ^@GinaHecht (9 May 2020)."So thrilled to be half of the team to 'nail' the Jewish parents! Thanks, Eli! #parents #family #Dave #jewish"(Tweet) – viaTwitter.
- ^Gina Hecht,American Movie Channel,retrieved2011-12-11
- ^Mesinger, Maxine (October 21, 1987),"Rogers' brother to tie the knot",Houston Chronicle,retrieved2011-12-11
- ^abCushman, Dustin (October 24, 2019)."Gina Hecht Returns toGeneral Hospitalas Judge Rachel Lasser ".Soaps.United States:SheKnows Media.Archivedfrom the original on October 31, 2019.RetrievedOctober 31,2019.