Andrea Martin
Acting
- Born:
- 1947-01-15
- Place of birth:
- Portland, Maine, USA
Biography
Andrea Martin (born January 15, 1947) is an American-Canadian actress, singer, and comedian whose career spans television, film, and Broadway. She is best known for her Emmy Award-winning performances on the influential sketch comedy show SCTV, where she became famous for her memorable characters and sharp celebrity impersonations. On Broadway, Martin has won two Tony Awards for her roles in "My Favorite Year" and the revival of "Pippin," and she holds the record for the most Tony nominations for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, with credits in acclaimed productions such as "Noises Off," "Fiddler on the Roof," and "Young Frankenstein". In film, she is celebrated for her comedic role in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and its sequels, as well as appearances in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and "Wag the Dog". Martin has also lent her voice to animated films, including "Anastasia" and "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius," further showcasing her versatility. Inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame, Martin is recognized for her contributions to comedy and the performing arts, and she remains a beloved figure for her dynamic stage, screen, and television work.
Known For
Filmography
SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of
Pining for Douglas
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
Marty, Life Is Short
Fantasy Life
Best Medicine
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
John Candy: I Like Me
Overcompensating
Andrea Martin: Nine Lives... and Counting!
Armenia, My Home
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
Romantiche
One Killer Question
Would I Lie to You?
The Gilded Age
Harlem
Only Murders in the Building
The Calls Are Coming from Inside
The Patrick Star Show
Stars in the House
Evil
Diane
Little Italy
Corner Gas Animated
They Shall Not Perish
Will & Grace
Great News
The Good Fight
Hairspray Live!
Match Game
Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Act One: Live from Lincoln Center
Difficult People
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Women Who Act
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Working the Engels
Showing Up
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Girl Most Likely
After All These Years
Delivering the Goods
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!
Crash & Bernstein
I, Martin Short, Goes Home
Three Inches
Three Inches
Modern Family
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Nurse Jackie
Breaking Upwards
The Toe Tactic
St. Urbain's Horseman
Barbie as the Island Princess
Young Triffie's Been Made Away With
The TV Set
The Wedding Bells
Little Mosque on the Prairie