Andrea Martin
Acting Born Jan 15, 1947 Portland, Maine, USA 188 credits
Biography
Andrea Martin is an American-Canadian actress, singer, and comedian. Born on January 15, 1947, in Portland, Maine, USA, she has a career spanning television, film, and Broadway. Martin is known for her performances on the influential sketch comedy show SCTV, where she became famous for her memorable characters and sharp celebrity impersonations. She has also had a successful Broadway career, with credits in acclaimed productions such as "Noises Off," "Fiddler on the Roof," and "Young Frankenstein." Martin holds the record for the most Tony nominations for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She has won two Tony Awards for her roles in "My Favorite Year" and the revival of "Pippin."
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Career overview
Andrea Martin is an American-Canadian actress known for her work in television, film, and Broadway. She is recognized for her performances on the sketch comedy show SCTV, where she became famous for her memorable characters and sharp celebrity impersonations. Martin's career spans multiple mediums, showcasing her versatility as a performer.
On Broadway, Martin has been involved in several acclaimed productions, earning her multiple Tony nominations for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Her notable credits include "Noises Off," "Fiddler on the Roof," and "Young Frankenstein." Martin holds the record for the most Tony nominations for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She has also won two Tony Awards for her roles in "My Favorite Year" and the revival of "Pippin."
Andrea Martin's film career is notable for her comedic role in an unspecified movie. The exact title of the film is not provided. Her extensive body of work in television, film, and Broadway has solidified her position as a respected and accomplished actress in the entertainment industry. With over 175 known credits, Martin's career continues to be a testament to her talent and dedication to her craft.
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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...Marty, Life Is ShortFantasy Life
OvercompensatingJohn Candy: I Like MeA Very Jonas Christmas Movie
Armenia, My HomeAndrea Martin: Nine Lives... and Counting!
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3Romantiche
The Gilded AgeWould I Lie to You?One Killer Question
Only Murders in the BuildingThe Patrick Star ShowHarlemThe Calls Are Coming from Inside
Stars in the HouseStars in the HouseStars in the House
EvilDiane
Corner Gas AnimatedLittle Italy
The Good FightWill & GraceGreat NewsThey Shall Not Perish
Match GameHairspray Live!My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz
Difficult PeopleUnbreakable Kimmy SchmidtWomen Who ActAct One: Live from Lincoln Center
Late Night with Seth MeyersNight at the Museum: Secret of the TombWorking the EngelsShowing Up
After All These Years
Crash & BernsteinGirl Most LikelyDelivering the GoodsI, Martin Short, Goes HomeThe Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!
Three InchesThree Inches
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenModern FamilyNurse JackieBreaking Upwards
Little Mosque on the PrairieBarbie as the Island PrincessThe Wedding BellsThe TV SetSt. Urbain's Horseman
30 RockBrother Bear 2Black ChristmasHow to Eat Fried WormsSecond City: First Family of Comedy
American Dad!Kitchen ConfidentialThe ProducersJimmy Neutron: The League of Villains
Cracking UpNew York MinuteJimmy Neutron: Attack of the TwonkiesSesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!
Hope & FaithChilly BeachMy Big Fat Greek LifeJimmy Neutron: The Eggpire Strikes BackSick in the Head
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy GeniusThe Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy GeniusKim PossibleKim PossibleKim Possible
Crossing JordanPrimetime GlickPrince CharmingJimmy Neutron: Boy GeniusHedwig and the Angry Inch
EdDAGLoserBelieveSesame Street: Elmo's World
SpongeBob SquarePantsThe New Woody Woodpecker ShowThe Norm ShowGeorge and MarthaBartok the Magnificent
The Wild ThornberrysCatDogHerculesHerculesHercules
AnastasiaWag the DogLife... and Stuff
Superman: The Animated SeriesThe Rosie O'Donnell ShowBogus
The Outer LimitsFreakazoid!Earthworm JimMADtvHarrison Bergeron
Full Filmography
188 titles- You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026) as Self / Robin
- Marty, Life Is Short (2026) as Self
- Fantasy Life (2026) as Helen
- Overcompensating (2025) as Dean Jessica Ballick
- John Candy: I Like Me (2025) as Self - Actor, SCTV
- A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025) as Deb
- Armenia, My Home (2024) as narrator
- Andrea Martin: Nine Lives... and Counting! (2024) as Self
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023) as Aunt Voula
- Romantiche (2023) as Paggetto cresta (segment "Michela")
- The Gilded Age (2022) as Madame Dashkova
- Would I Lie to You? (2022) as Self
- One Killer Question (2022) as Self
- Only Murders in the Building (2021) as Joy Payne
- The Patrick Star Show (2021) as Agnes Steelhead (voice)
- Harlem (2021) as Robin Goodman
- The Calls Are Coming from Inside (2021) as Voice
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self - Special Host
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self - Special Guest
- Evil (2019) as Sister Andrea
- Diane (2019) as Bobbie
- Corner Gas Animated (2018) as Andrea Martin (voice)
- Little Italy (2018) as Franca
- The Good Fight (2017) as Francesca Lovatelli
- Will & Grace (2017) as Zusanna
- Great News (2017) as Carol
- They Shall Not Perish (2017) as Baidzar Bakalian
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Hairspray Live! (2016) as Prudy Pingleton
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016) as Aunt Voula
- Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz (2016) as The Hungry Tiger (voice)
- Difficult People (2015) as Marilyn Kessler
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) as Linda P.
- Women Who Act (2015) as Self
- Act One: Live from Lincoln Center (2015) as Aunt Kate / Freida Fishbein / Beatrice Kaufman
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) as Rose
- Working the Engels (2014) as Ceil Engel
- Showing Up (2014) as Self
- After All These Years (2013) as Anita
- Crash & Bernstein (2012) as Mother Green
- Girl Most Likely (2012) as Stage Zelda
- Delivering the Goods (2012) as Anna
- I, Martin Short, Goes Home (2012)
- The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! (2012) as (voice)
- Three Inches (2011) as Belinda Spackman
- Three Inches (2011)
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Modern Family (2009) as Fig
- Nurse Jackie (2009) as Mrs. Greenfield
- Breaking Upwards (2009) as Helaine
- Little Mosque on the Prairie (2007)
- Barbie as the Island Princess (2007) as Queen Ariana (voice)
- The Wedding Bells (2007)
- The TV Set (2007) as Becky
- St. Urbain's Horseman (2007) as Sarah Hersh
- Young Triffie's Been Made Away With (2007) as Mrs. Grace Melrose
- 30 Rock (2006) as Bonnie
- Brother Bear 2 (2006) as Anda (voice)
- Black Christmas (2006) as Barbara 'Ms. Mac' MacHenry
- How to Eat Fried Worms (2006) as Mrs. Bommley
- Second City: First Family of Comedy (2006) as Self (Archival Footage)
- American Dad! (2005) as Sri Lankan Worker (voice)
- Kitchen Confidential (2005) as Margie
- The Producers (2005) as Kiss Me-Feel Me
- Jimmy Neutron: The League of Villains (2005) as Ms. Fowl (voice)
- Cracking Up (2004) as Carol Baxter
- New York Minute (2004) as Anne Lipton
- Jimmy Neutron: Attack of the Twonkies (2004) as Ms. Fowl (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! (2004) as Self (uncredited)
- Hope & Faith (2003) as Madame Elizabeth
- Chilly Beach (2003) as (voice)
- My Big Fat Greek Life (2003) as Aunt Voula
- Jimmy Neutron: The Eggpire Strikes Back (2003) as Miss Fowl (voice)
- Sick in the Head (2003)
- Jimmy Neutron: Operation: Rescue Jet Fusion (2003) as Ms. Fowl (voice)
- The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2002) as Ms. Fowl (voice)
- The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2002) as Ms. Fowl / Lady (voice)
- Kim Possible (2002) as Mrs. Stoppable (voice)
- Kim Possible (2002) as Nervous Singer (voice)
- Kim Possible (2002) as Mrs. Stoppable / Sassy's Owner (voice)
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) as Aunt Voula
- Ozzy & Drix (2002) as Aunti Histamine (voice)
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Nora Kaminski
- Primetime Glick (2001) as Anne Heche
- Prince Charming (2001) as Serena
- Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001) as Ms. Winfred Fowl (voice)
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) as Phyllis Stein
- Recess: School's Out (2001) as Lunchlady Harriet (voice)
- Committed (2001)
- All Over the Guy (2001) as Dr. Ellen Wyckoff
- Gahan Wilson's The Kid (2001) as Witch
- Ed (2000) as Kaye Pazzuti
- DAG (2000) as Betty Winn
- Loser (2000) as Professor
- Believe (2000)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World (2000) as The Lecture Lady
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Miss Gristlepuss (voice)
- The New Woody Woodpecker Show (1999) as Ms. Meany (voice)
- The Norm Show (1999)
- George and Martha (1999) as Martha (voice)
- Bartok the Magnificent (1999) as Baba Yaga (voice)
- The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1999) as Muriel (voice)
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998) as Mother Condor (voice)
- CatDog (1998) as Talluhla / Indian (voice)
- Hercules (1998) as Additional Voice Talent (voice)
- Hercules (1998)
- Hercules (1998) as Snake woman (voice)
- The Rugrats Movie (1998) as Aunt Miriam (voice)
- Damon (1998) as Capt. Carol Czynencko
- The Lionhearts (1998) as (voice)
- Anastasia (1997) as Phlegmenkoff / Old Woman (voice)
- Wag the Dog (1997) as Liz Butsky
- Life... and Stuff (1997) as Christine
- Superman: The Animated Series (1996) as Mad Harriet (voice)
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self
- Bogus (1996) as Penny
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Lil Vaughn
- Freakazoid! (1995) as Female Neighbor (voice)
- Earthworm Jim (1995) as Queen Slug-for-a-Butt (voice)
- MADtv (1995) as Self - Hostess
- Harrison Bergeron (1995) as Diana Moon Glampers
- Duckman (1994) as Mayor Gallagher (voice)
- Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994) as Gromble's Mom (voice)
- In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994) as The Ad Woman
- Gypsy (1994) as Miss Cratchitt
- The Martin Short Show (1994) as Alice Manoogan
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Ishka
- Friends of Gilda (1993) as Self
- David Copperfield (1993) as Betsey Trotwood (voice)
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Rolling Pin (voice)
- Goof Troop (1992) as Mrs. Willoughby (voice)
- Boris and Natasha (1992) as Toots
- The Itsy Bitsy Spider (1992) as Music Teacher (voice)
- Frosty Returns (1992) as Miss Carbuncle (voice)
- The Trial of Red Riding Hood (1992) as Grandma
- Rugrats (1991) as Aunt Miriam (voice)
- Rugrats (1991) as Aunt Miriam / Woman (voice)
- Stepping Out (1991) as Dorothy
- Ted & Venus (1991) as Bag Lady
- Too Much Sun (1991) as Bitsy
- The Carol Burnett Show (1991)
- All I Want For Christmas (1991) as Olivia
- Bobby's World (1990)
- Six Ladies Laughing (1990) as Self - Host
- Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! (1990) as Edith Prickley (archive footage)
- The Simpsons (1989) as Apu's Mother (voice)
- Andrea Martin... Together Again (1989)
- Andrea Martin... Together Again (1989) Writer
- Rude Awakening (1989) as April Stool
- Worth Winning (1989) as Claire Braudy
- The Opening of SkyDome: A Celebration (1989) as Self
- The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley (1988)
- The Best of SCTV (1988)
- The Best of SCTV (1988) Writer
- Kid Safe: The Video (1988) as Kathy Tudor
- Martha, Ruth & Edie (1988) as Ruth Morton
- On Location: Women of the Night II (1988) as Self - Host
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1988)
- Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie (1988) as Self
- The Tracey Ullman Show (1987)
- Innerspace (1987) as Waiting Room Patient
- Roxie (1987) as Roxie Brinkerhoff
- Club Paradise (1986) as Linda White
- Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas (1985)
- PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome (1985) as Hanna Champion
- PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome (1985) Writer
- Kate & Allie (1984)
- SCTV Channel (1983)
- Soup for One (1982) as Concord Seductress
- Rome, Italian Style (1982) as Monica Magnani
- SCTV Network 90 (1981) as Various
- SCTV Network 90 (1981) Writer
- Wholly Moses (1980) as Zipporah
- From Cleveland (1980) as Various
- From Cleveland (1980) Writer
- Torn Between Two Lovers (1979) as Steffie Conti
- Second City Television (1976) as Self - Various Characters
- Teleplay (1976)
- Black Christmas (1974) as Phyl
- Cannibal Girls (1973) as Gloria Wellaby
- The David Steinberg Show (1972)
- Foxy Lady (1971) as Girl Next Door
- Sesame Street (1969) as The Lecture Lady
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Andrea Martin best known for?
Andrea Martin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Marty, Life Is Short (2026), Fantasy Life (2026), Overcompensating (2025), John Candy: I Like Me (2025).
When and where was Andrea Martin born?
Andrea Martin was born on January 15, 1947 in Portland, Maine, USA.
How many credits does Andrea Martin have?
Andrea Martin has accumulated over 188 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2026.
What is Andrea Martin's background in cinema and television?
Andrea Martin is an American-Canadian actress, singer, and comedian. Born on January 15, 1947, in Portland, Maine, USA, she has a career spanning television, film, and Broadway. Martin is known for her performances on the influential sketch comedy show SCTV, where she became famous for her memorable characters and shar...