Mary Martha Byrne, professionally known as Martha Byrne, is an American actress, producer and singer best known for her acclaimed portrayal of Lily Walsh Snyder and Lily’s twin Rose D’Angelo on the CBS daytime soap opera As the World Turns.
She began performing as a child on Broadway in Annie before establishing a distinguished television career that earned her three Daytime Emmy Awards.
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| Real Name: | Mary Martha Byrne |
| Stage Name: | Martha Byrne |
| Born: | 23 December 1969 (age 56 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | White American |
| Height: | 1.68m |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Terrence Joseph Byrne, Mary Adele TuMulty Byrne |
| Spouse: | Michael McMahon (1994) |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Michael Terrence McMahon, Maxwell Vincent McMahon, Annmarie McMahon |
| Occupation: | Actress, Producer, Singer, Writer |
| Net Worth: | $1 million |
Early Life and Education
Martha Byrne was born on 23 December 1969 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, to Terrence Joseph Byrne and Mary Adele TuMulty Byrne.
She grew up in nearby Waldwick and entered show business as a child, developing her talents through stage performance in New York. Her siblings are not publicly established.
Martha continued developing her performance skills through practical theatrical training and professional experience rather than following a conventional university path. She is of White American heritage and was raised within the Christian tradition.
Career
Martha Byrne began her professional career on Broadway as a child performer in Annie, establishing herself as a young actress before moving into film and television.
She appeared in the 1982 film The Eyes of the Amaryllis and played the title character in Anna to the Infinite Power in 1983.
Her major television breakthrough arrived in 1985 when she joined As the World Turns as Lily Walsh, a role she initially played until 1989 before returning in 1993. Her performance quickly made her one of daytime television’s most recognizable young actresses.
Martha became especially celebrated for her work on As the World Turns, where she also portrayed Lily’s twin sister, Rose D’Angelo.
She won Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Actress in 1987, Outstanding Lead Actress in 2001 and Outstanding Performer in a New Approaches Drama Series in 2015.
After leaving As the World Turns in 2008, she continued working in television, film and digital drama, including Anacostia, where she became an executive producer and portrayed Alexis Jordan.
She has also worked as a writer and producer and pursued music, releasing recordings connected with her television and entertainment career. Her longevity, award recognition and influential soap-opera performances have established her as a notable figure in American daytime television.
Personal Life
Martha Byrne, 56, stands at 1.68m and has been married to Michael McMahon since 12 November 1994.
The couple has three children: Michael Terrence McMahon, born 29 May 1998; Maxwell Vincent McMahon, born 3 September 2002; and Annmarie McMahon, born 12 June 2006.
Michael, a former New York City police officer, and Martha have maintained a long-standing marriage while raising their family away from the more public aspects of her acting career.
Net Worth
Martha Byrne has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Her earnings have been generated primarily through her long-running acting career, particularly her work on As the World Turns and other television productions.
She has also earned income through producing, writing, music releases and appearances in film and digital entertainment.
Filmography
- The Eyes of the Amaryllis (1982) — Jenny Reade
- Anna to the Infinite Power (1983) — Anna Hart
- The Hamptons (1983) — Miranda
- As the World Turns (1985–1989, 1993–2008) — Lily Walsh Snyder
- General Hospital (1990s)
- Anacostia (2011–present) — Alexis Jordan