Martha Byrne
(actress, writer, producer) 

Martha Byrne appeared in the role of Lily Snyder on the CBS Daytime Drama As The World Turns.  She portrayed the role of Lily from 1985 through 1989 and reprised it in 1993. Identical twin, Rose D’Angelo, was introduced in 2000 and the dual role continued for three years. She has received eight Emmy nominations and received Emmys in 2001 for Outstanding Lead Actress and in 1987 for Outstanding Ingenue. Her award collection also includes numerous magazine awards and three National Viewer’s Voice Awards. Martha's current project, Gotham The Series (web) is receiving rave reviews and applause from her fans.

Martha’s resume also includes numerous television pilots, the ABC mini-series, The Hamptons.  She was featured in the film The Beniker Gang, before becoming a permanent cast member of As the World Turns in 1985. After four successful years on the show, Martha decided to leave to pursue other opportunities. Her guest appearance on In the Heat of the Night inspired Executive Producer and TV legend Carroll O’Connor to submit her work for Emmy consideration. Additionally, Bob Hope selected Martha to appear on his NBC special, America’s Top Ten Stars of the Future and presented her with his higest accolades. 

Martha is married to a retired NYPD Sergeant and has two beautiful children. 

Martha is proud of her fundraising efforts on behalf of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility. Discoveries made there have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. With research and patient care under one roof, St. Jude is where some of today's most gifted researchers are able to do science more quickly. find out more about St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, click here


While Martha has chaired and coordinated the Annual Daytime Television Hospital Benefit since 1993, you can join Martha's support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital several ways:


Race! It's part scavenger hunt, part wandering party and an exciting way to help St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the fight against childhood cancer.The wacky, urban adventure known as the Great Urban Race will be taking place in 24 cities around the country. And you can be a part of the fun as a St. Jude Hero. To find out where to get your hero cape, click here

Add! Join thousands of schools around the country taking part in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-A-Thon^® program during the spring 2010 semester For more information, click here

Get Married! Couples now have a unique way to celebrate the beginning of their life together—by saying “I do” to fighting childhood cancer. It’s as simple as selecting St. Jude wedding favors to present to wedding guests as a show of thankfulness for their being a part of the couple’s special day. You can find more information here

For a complete list of ways to give back, click here


(Content courtesy of Martha Byrne and www.marthabyrne.net)