Martha Madison as Belle Black on "Days of our Lives"
Born in Newport News, Virginia and raised in Houston, Texas, Martha Madison has two older sisters and two younger brothers. Martha Madison started acting at the age of 6 at the Actors' Theatre of Houston.
Each summer, as all her friends headed off to camp, Martha Madison chose to stay behind and take theatre classes. "It was way better and still is!" she says. Martha 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. Martha Madison cannot remember a time in her life when she wasn't involved in dance. After college Martha Madison attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City.
Martha Madison's professional credits include a 4-day stint on NBC Daytime's "Passions" as Lola and an episode of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." Martha Madison also appeared in the feature film "Kate and Leopold" with Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman. Martha Madison's goal in life has always been to be a soap star on her favorite show, "Days of our Lives" "Have faith beyond the explainable," Martha Madison says. Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan and Drew Barrymore are her favorite actresses; "they simply glow with charm and fun."
Martha Madison lives by the saying "to thine own self, be true." Martha Madison is single and loves to hike the local canyons and hang by the pool with her friends. In August 2005, Martha Madison joined on with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as a Celebrity Ambassador/Spokesperson for the organization. Martha Madison lives in Los Angeles and celebrates her birthday on July 27.