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Martina Deignan

Known For
Acting
Born
February 1, 1950 in East Orange, New Jersey, USA
Active Years
1979–1990 (12 Years)
Total Credits
11 credits in database
Acting Born Feb 1, 1950 East Orange, New Jersey, USA 11 credits
11
Total Credits
1979–1990
12 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

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Name: Martina Deignan (also known as Martina Degnan).
Born: February 1, 1950, in East Orange, New Jersey, USA.
Profession: Actress.
Known for: Ghost (1990), Code Red (1981), The Long Riders (1980), Island Claws (1980).
Roles/Credits:
Off-off-Broadway plays.
Dr. Annie Stewart Ward (fifth person to play the role) on As the World Turns (1976–1979).
Haley Green (young female firefighter in the Los Angeles City Fire Department) in Code Red (1981–1982).
Jackie Parks on NBC's Santa Barbara (January to May 1985).
Personal:
Married to Douglas Shelly Kirchner.
Previously married to Malcolm James Arnett.

Martina Deignan is an American actress born on February 1, 1950, in East Orange, New Jersey. She has performed in off-off-Broadway plays and is known for her work in Ghost (1990), Code Red (1981), The Long Riders (1980), and Island Claws (1980). Her television credits include a starring role as the fifth Dr. Annie Stewart Ward on As the World Turns from 1976 to 1979. Between 1981 and 1982, she starred in Code Red as Haley Green, a young female firefighter in the Los Angeles City Fire Department. She also played Jackie Parks on the soap opera Santa Barbara from January to May 1985. Deignan is married to Douglas Shelly Kirchner and was previously married to Malcolm James Arnett.

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Career

Career overview

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[1] TMDB: Born Feb 1, 1950, East Orange, NJ, USA. Known for acting. 11 known credits. Also known as Martina Degnan.
[2] Wikipedia: Performed in off-off-Broadway plays. Starring role as fifth Dr. Annie Stewart Ward on As the World Turns (1976-1979). Starred in Code Red (1981-1982) as Haley Green, a young female firefighter in the Los Angeles City Fire Department.
[3] IMDb: Actress. Known for Ghost (1990), Island Claws (1980), and Code Red (1981). Born Feb 1, 1950, East Orange, NJ, USA.
[4] TMDB: Known for Ghost (1990), Code Red (1981), and The Long Riders (1980).
[5] AllMovie: American actress. Played Jackie Parks on NBC's Santa Barbara from January to May 1985. Starring role as fifth Dr. Annie Stewart Ward on As the World Turns (1976-1979).
[6] Biographies.net: General info (no specific new facts).
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Martina Deignan is an American actress who performed in off-off-Broadway plays. Her television career includes a starring role as the fifth Dr. Annie Stewart Ward on the soap opera As the World Turns from 1976 to 1979. Between 1981 and 1982, she starred in Code Red, portraying Haley Green, a young female firefighter in the Los Angeles City Fire Department. In 1985, she played the character Jackie Parks on the NBC soap opera Santa Barbara from January to May.
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Deignan's film and television credits include roles in Ghost (1990), The Long Riders (1980), and Island Claws (1980). She is also recognized for her work in Code Red (1981).
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Martina Deignan is an American actress who performed in off-off-Broadway plays. Her television career includes a starring role as the fifth Dr. Annie Stewart Ward on the soap opera As the World Turns from 1976 to 1979. Between 1981 and 1982, Deignan starred in Code Red, portraying Haley Green, a young female firefighter in the Los Angeles City Fire Department. Later, from January to May 1985, she played Jackie Parks on the NBC soap opera Santa Barbara.

Deignan is known for her work in several film and television productions. Her credits include the 1990 film Ghost, as well as The Long Riders (1980) and Island Claws (1980). She is also recognized for her performance in Code Red (1981).
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Born Feb 1, 19

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Law & OrderGhost
Blackout
Santa Barbara
American PlayhousePrime Suspect
Code RedMadame X
The Long RidersIsland Claws
A Man Called Sloane

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What movies or TV shows is Martina Deignan best known for?

Martina Deignan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Basquiat (1996), Ghost (1990), Santa Barbara (1984), American Playhouse (1982).

When and where was Martina Deignan born?

Martina Deignan was born on February 1, 1950 in East Orange, New Jersey, USA.

How many credits does Martina Deignan have?

Martina Deignan has accumulated over 11 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 1990.

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Subject: Martina Deignan (Actress). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word Count Target: 90-130 words. Name: Martina Deignan (also known...

Martina Deignan by the numbers

11credits
6films
5TV series
1979–1990active years

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