Martha Madison

At A Glance

Born in Newport News, Virginia and raised in Houston, Texas, Martha Madison has two older sisters and two younger brothers. She started acting at the age of 6 at the Actors' Theatre of Houston.

Each summer, as all her friends headed off to camp, Madison chose to stay behind and take theatre classes. "It was way better and still is!" she says. Madison graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University in August of 1999 where she also was captain of the dance team. She cannot remember a time in her life when she wasn't involved in dance. After college she attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City.

Madison's professional credits include a 4-day stint on NBC Daytime's Passions as Lola and an episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Madison also appeared in the feature film Kate and Leopold with Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman. Her goal in life was to be a soap star on her favorite show, Days of our Lives. "Have faith beyond the explainable," she says. Her dream came true in 2004 when she landed the role of Belle Black on DAYS.

Madison lives by the saying "to thine own self, be true." In August 2005, Martha joined on with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as a Celebrity Ambassador/Spokesperson for the organization. Madison lives in Los Angeles and celebrates her birthday on July 27.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

Ladies of the Lake: Return to Avalon Vivian Montgomery 2018 One Mississippi Bibby Baxter 2016 Ladies of the Lake Vivian Montgomery 2016 Undercover Bridesmaid Sally 2012 General Hospital Elizabeth Webber June 8, 2011 to June 20, 2011 (Temporary recast) The Bay Marly Garrett-Nelson-Foster 2010 to Present Criminal Minds Kate 2009 Without a Trace Jolie 2008 Days of Our Lives Belle Black August 10, 2004 to March 21, 2008 ; November 25, 2015 to September 12, 2016 ; January 24, 2017 to February 20, 2017 ; December 4, 2017 to December 28, 2017 ; March 22, 2018 to March 27, 2018 Passions Lola April 8, 2004 to April 14, 2004

Acting Portfolio: FILM

To The Beat! Clare 2018 The Price for Silence Deana 2018 A Place Called Hollywood Sissy Sattire 2015 The Mother of Invention Chandra 2009 Have Tig at Your Party Big-Time Soap Star 2008 Kate & Leopold Office Woman 2001

Awards & Acclaim

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (2006, 2008)

Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: Newport News, Virginia

DATE OF BIRTH: July 27, 1977