Who is Marin Hinkle? Everything you Need to know

Marin Hinkle’s parents first crossed paths while serving in the Peace Corps. Although she was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, her family relocated to Boston, Massachusetts when she was only four months old. Her younger brother Mark arrived two years later. Hinkle’s father, Rodney, was a former school teacher who is now retired, while her mother, Margaret, is a judge in the Massachusetts Superior Court.

Who Is Marin Hinkle?

Marin Hinkle is a well-known American actress recognized for her portrayal of Judith Harper-Melnick, the ex-wife of Alan Harper and mother of Jake Harper in the CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men.” In addition to her notable role in “Two and a Half Men,” Hinkle has also acted in several other popular TV series and films, including “Once and Again,” “ER,” “Law & Order,” “The Sarah Silverman Program,” and “Speechless.” She has garnered critical acclaim for her outstanding performances in the plays “Electra” and “A Thousand Clowns.”

Although Hinkle was born on March 23, 1966, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, she is an American citizen. Hinkle’s father was an American doctor; her mother was a nurse and teacher from Tanzania. She spent her early years in Tanzania before moving to Boston, Massachusetts, with her family when she was four. Hinkle established her acting career in American film, television, and theater. She is a talented Tanzanian-American actress, known for her remarkable performances in various roles, including Judith Harper-Melnick in “Two and a Half Men,” Judy Brooks in “Once and Again,” and Rose Weissman in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”

Profile Summary

Name	Marin Hinkle
Born	March 23, 1966, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Nationality	American
Occupation	Actress
Known for	Playing Judith Harper-Melnick in “Two and a Half Men”
Spouse(s)	Randall Sommer (m. 1998)
Children	1
Education	Brown University
Years active	1994–present
Notable works	“Two and a Half Men”, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”
Awards	Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (2019)

Family

Marin Hinkle’s parents met while serving in the Peace Corps. Her father, Rodney Hinkle, was an American doctor, and her mother, Margaret R. Hinkle, was a nurse and teacher from Tanzania. Marin Hinkle has a younger brother named Mark. Her father is a retired school teacher, and her mother is a judge of the Massachusetts Superior Court. Hinkle has spoken fondly of her family in interviews, often describing them as supportive and encouraging of her acting career.

Journey To Marin Hinkle‘s Career

Marin Hinkle began her acting career in the theater, appearing in numerous off-Broadway productions in the 1990s. She made her Broadway debut in 1997 in the play “A Thousand Clowns,” for which she received a Drama Desk Award nomination. Hinkle continued to work in theater throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, including performances in the plays “Electra” and “Miss Julie.”

In the late 1990s, Hinkle began to transition to on-screen acting, making her television debut in an episode of “Another World” in 1995. She went on to appear in several other television series, including “Spin City,” “Once and Again,” and “ER.” Hinkle also began to appear in films, including “I’m Not Rappaport” and “Frequency.”

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rob Latour/REX/Shutterstock (10072515fs) Marin Hinkle – Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series – ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Press Room, Los Angeles, USA – 27 Jan 2019

Hinkle’s breakout role came in 2003 when she was cast as Judith Harper-Melnick, the ex-wife of Alan Harper and mother of Jake Harper, in the CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men.” She appeared on the show for nine seasons, becoming a regular cast member in season two.

Following the end of “Two and a Half Men,” Hinkle continued to work in television, appearing in several series, including “The Sarah Silverman Program,” “Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23,” and “Madam Secretary.” In 2017, Hinkle was cast as Rose Weissman in the Amazon Prime Video series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” a role for which she received critical acclaim and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.