Martina Deignan
Martina Deignan | |
|---|---|
| Born | East Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Television actress |
Martina Deignan is an American actress. She played Jackie Parks on NBC's soap opera Santa Barbara from January to May 1985.
Early years
Deignan was born in East Orange, New Jersey.[1] She attended Loyola University, where she studied acting, after which she studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.[2]
Career
Deignan performed in off-off-Broadway plays.[2] Prior to joining Santa Barbara, Martina had a starring role as the fifth Dr. Annie Stewart Ward on As the World Turns from 1976 to 1979.
In 1981–1982, Deignan starred in Code Red as Haley Green, a young female firefighter in the Los Angeles City Fire Department. The show lasted one season. She was also featured in the 1990 film Ghost, portraying Rose, secretary to Patrick Swayze's character.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | And Baby Makes Three | Janet Lang | |
| 1980 | The Long Riders | Shirley Biggs | |
| 1980 | Island Claws | Lynn | |
| 1985 | Blackout | Pauline | |
| 1990 | Ghost | Rose |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | As the World Turns | Annie Spencer | Episode dated 19 September 1978 |
| 1979 | A Man Called Sloane | Barbara Wilson | Episode: "Collision Course" |
| 1980 | Dallas | Debra Johns | Episode: "Paternity Suit" |
| 1981 | Madame X | Elizabeth Reeves | Television film |
| 1981–1982 | Code Red | Haley Green | 18 episodes |
| 1982 | Prime Suspect | Ursular | Television film |
| 1983 | American Playhouse | Betty | Episode: "Miss Lonelyhearts" |
| 1983 | Casablanca | Liz Grant | Episode: "Master Builder's Woman" |
| 1985 | Santa Barbara | Jackie Parks | 37 episodes |
| 1993 | Law & Order | Sonja Hughes | Episode: "Animal Instinct" |
References
- ^ Reed, Jon-Michael (May 24, 1978). "'One Life to Live' Pulls Out Stops for Ratings". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 38. Retrieved July 26, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Martina Deignan catches fire". Elizabethton Star. November 15, 1981. p. 34. Retrieved July 26, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
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