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It's not common for a woman on television, especially if she's the mom of the family, to be funny. She's usually a straight man or foil.
Martha Plimpton
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Martha Plimpton
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: November 16
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New York City
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Martha Campbell Carradine
Martha Campbell Plimpton
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