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Maria Bamford
Acting Born Sep 3, 1970 Port Hueneme, California, USA 229 credits
Biography
Maria Bamford is an American actress and stand-up comedian born on September 3, 1970, in Port Hueneme, California, United States. Her work has drawn critical acclaim and controversy for using self-deprecating and dark topics in her humor, such as her dysfunctional family, depression, anxiety, suicide, and mental illness. Outside of her professional career, she loves pugs and typically owns at least one senior pug at any given time. Her professional profile includes 157 known acting credits on the Movie Database platform.
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Career overview
Maria Bamford is an American actress and stand-up comedian. She was born on September 3, 1970, in Port Hueneme, California, United States. Her professional work encompasses acting, with 157 known credits recorded on The Movie Database.
Her comedic work has drawn both critical acclaim and controversy. Her humor frequently explores self-deprecating and dark topics, including mental illness, depression, anxiety, suicide, and her dysfunctional family. Outside of her professional career in entertainment, she is known to be a lover of pugs and typically owns at least one senior pug at any given time.
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Frequent co-stars
Tom Kenny
7 shared titles
Carlos Alazraqui
7 shared titles
Fred Tatasciore
7 shared titles
John DiMaggio
6 shared titles
Dee Bradley Baker
5 shared titles
Laraine Newman
5 shared titles
Maurice LaMarche
4 shared titles
Rob Paulsen
4 shared titles
Patton Oswalt
3 shared titles
Larry Murphy
3 shared titles
Career timeline
Regular Show: The Lost TapesKevinAdventure Time: Side QuestsAdventure Time: Side QuestsMicro Budget
The Bad Guys: The SeriesShifting GearsHaunted HotelBad ThoughtsThe Elephant
After MidnightKite Man: Hell Yeah!Kite Man: Hell Yeah!Mystery CuddlersThe People's Joker
Adventure Time: Fionna and CakeAdventure Time: Fionna and CakeAdventure Time: Fionna and CakeAdventure Time: Fionna and CakeAdventure Time: Fionna and Cake
Human ResourcesHuman ResourcesDark Side of ComedyThe Bubble
Last MealsMr. MayorTeenage EuthanasiaI Heart ArloI Heart Arlo
AnimaniacsAnimaniacsAdventure Time: Distant LandsAdventure Time: Distant LandsSeven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss
Harley QuinnHarley QuinnVictor and ValentinoLights Out with David SpadeThe Rocketeer
Summer Camp IslandSummer Camp IslandSummer Camp IslandSummer Camp IslandSummer Camp Island
Big MouthBig MouthBill Nye Saves the WorldThe History of ComedyPuss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale
Dream Corp LLCAsk the StorybotsLady DynamiteA Little of Your Time with Quinn Marcus
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertWe Bare BearsStar vs. the Forces of EvilFresh Off the BoatThe Adventures of Puss in Boots
Late Night with Seth MeyersBoJack HorsemanBoJack HorsemanBoJack HorsemanBoJack Horseman
Rick and MortyRick and MortyRick and MortyHave You Been Paying Attention?@midnight with Chris Hardwick
The Legend of KorraThe Legend of KorraThe Legend of KorraThe Legend of KorraComedy Bang! Bang!
Bob's BurgersKung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
ConanAdventure TimeKick Buttowski: Suburban DaredevilWorst Cooks in AmericaUgly Americans
Comedy.tvSit Down Shut UpSit Down Shut UpSit Down Shut UpMaruined
Cowman: The Uddered Avenger
WordGirlBack at the BarnyardTim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
BarnyardComics UnleashedWhere My Dogs At?Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the EdgeThe Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey
The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonCoconut Fred's Fruit Salad IslandCoconut Fred's Fruit Salad IslandComedians of ComedyThe Comedians of Comedy
Tom Goes to the Mayor
Arrested DevelopmentCharlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great AdventureHey Monie!Stella's Search for Sanity
¡Mucha Lucha!Stuart Little 2
The Trouble with NormalLucky NumbersCatDog and the Great Parent MysteryHairballs
FuturamaSpongeBob SquarePantsHome MoviesLos Enchiladas!
CatDogComedy Central PresentsFetch
Dharma & GregThe Tom Show
Hey Arnold!Hey Arnold!Hey Arnold!
Full Filmography
229 titles- Regular Show: The Lost Tapes (2026) as Gail (voice)
- Kevin (2026) as Mitzi Davenport (voice)
- Adventure Time: Side Quests (2026) as Broken Leg Bear / Clown Nurse (voice)
- Adventure Time: Side Quests (2026) as Granny Odlay / Shirley / Boiling Man (voice)
- Micro Budget (2026) as Darby
- Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026) as Self
- The Bad Guys: The Series (2025) as Peppy Sweet Pots (voice)
- Shifting Gears (2025) as Amy
- Haunted Hotel (2025) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Bad Thoughts (2025) as Barbara
- The Elephant (2025) as Various characters (voice)
- A Whole Artist (2025) as Narrator
- After Midnight (2024) as Self
- Kite Man: Hell Yeah! (2024) as Baby Doll / Little Girl / Mom 1 (voice)
- Kite Man: Hell Yeah! (2024) as Baby Doll / Mother (voice)
- Mystery Cuddlers (2024) as Helvetica Deathgurgle
- The People's Joker (2024) as Lorne Michaels (voice)
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as Starchy (voice)
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as Farmworld Mom / Wildberry / Finn's Kid #1 (voice)
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as Banana Guard Mutant #1 (voice)
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as Engagement Ring Princess / Wildberry Princess / Hotdog Princess / Slime Princess / Old Lady Cinnamom Bum (voice)
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as Starchy / Audience Member #1 (voice)
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as Gertie (voice)
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as Starchy / Party Patty / Venusian Cherub # 1 (voice)
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as Gertie / Starchy (voice)
- Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023) as Slime Princess / Finn's Kid #1 (voice)
- The Ultimate Improv Show (2023) as Monologist
- Quiz Lady (2023) as Marybeth Windlemore
- Maria Bamford: Local Act (2023) as Self
- Maria Bamford: Local Act (2023) Writer
- Maria Bamford: Local Act (2023) Producer
- Unicorn Boy (2023) as Queen Junipero (voice)
- Human Resources (2022) as Tito the Anxiety Mosquito (voice)
- Human Resources (2022) as Tito Taylor Thomas / Kitty Dukakis / Becca's Need Demon (voice)
- Dark Side of Comedy (2022) as Self
- The Bubble (2022) as Krystal's Mom
- Last Meals (2021) as Self
- Mr. Mayor (2021) as Leaf
- Teenage Euthanasia (2021) as Trophy Fantasy (voice)
- I Heart Arlo (2021) as Tony's Mom (voice) / Family (voice) / Cats (voice)
- I Heart Arlo (2021) as Aunt Guy (voice)
- I Heart Arlo (2021) as Granny (voice)
- I Heart Arlo (2021) as Garbage Collector 2 (voice)
- I Heart Arlo (2021) as Cop (voice)
- I Heart Arlo (2021) as Bortie (voice)
- I Heart Arlo (2021) as Wife (voice) / Kids (voice) / Walla (voice)
- Extinct (2021) as Bo's Mom (voice)
- Centaurworld (2021) as Malangella / Maitre D / Opposumtaur (voice)
- Centaurworld (2021) as Malangella (voice)
- Santa Inc. (2021) as Mrs. Claus / Big Candy (voice)
- Flatbush Misdemeanors (2021) as Maria
- Kenan (2021) as Glory
- Too Many Buddhas (2021) as Dr. Stevens
- Animaniacs (2020) as Tammy (voice)
- Animaniacs (2020) as Julia (voice)
- Adventure Time: Distant Lands (2020) as Margaret / Chocoberry / Mother Worm / Additional Voices (voice)
- Adventure Time: Distant Lands (2020) as Sandy / Additional Voices (voice)
- Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss (2020) as Cultist
- This Is Stand-Up (2020) as Self
- Maria Bamford: Weakness Is the Brand (2020) as Herself
- Maria Bamford: Weakness Is the Brand (2020) Producer
- Maria Bamford: Weakness Is the Brand (2020) Writer
- Harley Quinn (2019) as Frankette / Dutch Teacher (voice)
- Harley Quinn (2019) as Frankette (voice)
- Victor and Valentino (2019) as Guadelupe (voice)
- Lights Out with David Spade (2019) as Self - Panelist
- The Rocketeer (2019) as Laura (voice)
- The Mind, Explained (2019) as Herself
- The Mind, Explained (2019) as Self
- Talking Tom Heroes: Suddenly Super (2019) as 金杰
- Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate (2019) as Self
- Strong Independent Women (2019) as Mom
- Debbie & Doug Drop Acid in the Desert (2019) as Ariel
- What's Your Ailment?! (2019) as Self
- Summer Camp Island (2018) as Toothpaste (voice)
- Summer Camp Island (2018) as Puffer Fish (voice)
- Summer Camp Island (2018) as The Royal Mush (voice)
- Summer Camp Island (2018) as Foghorn (voice)
- Summer Camp Island (2018) as Sandy (voice)
- Summer Camp Island (2018) as Polly (voice)
- The Shivering Truth (2018) as (voice)
- Liverspots and Astronots (2018) as Abrams
- An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn (2018) as The Elegant Woman
- Big Mouth (2017)
- Big Mouth (2017) as Tito the Anxiety Mosquito (voice)
- Bill Nye Saves the World (2017) as Self
- The History of Comedy (2017) as Self
- Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale (2017) as The Duchess (voice)
- Maria Bamford: Old Baby (2017)
- Maria Bamford: Old Baby (2017) Writer
- Dream Corp LLC (2016) as Norf Norf (voice)
- Ask the Storybots (2016)
- Lady Dynamite (2016) as Maria Bamford
- A Little of Your Time with Quinn Marcus (2016) as Herself
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- We Bare Bears (2015) as Miss Chriss (voice)
- Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2015) as Make-Up Blast (voice)
- Fresh Off the Boat (2015) as Principal Thomas
- The Adventures of Puss in Boots (2015) as Feejee (voice)
- The Adventures of Puss in Boots (2015) as The Duchess / Feejee (voice)
- The Adventures of Puss in Boots (2015) as The Duchess (voice)
- Harvey Beaks (2015) as Grada (voice)
- Hell and Back (2015) as Gloria (voice)
- Misery Loves Comedy (2015) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Kelsey Jannings / Fan / Customer (voice)
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Kelsey Jannings / Debra (voice)
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Kelsey Jannings / Roller Rink DJ (voice)
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Kelsey Jannings (voice)
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Debra (voice)
- Clarence (2014) as Dilliss (voice)
- Talking Tom and Friends (2014) as Ginger (voice)
- Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014) as The President (voice)
- Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014) as Matthews (voice)
- Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014) as Land Shark (voice)
- Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014) as Mrs. Monkenfluffer / Matthews (voice)
- Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014) as Mrs. Monkenfluffer (voice)
- Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014) as Nug (voice)
- Benched (2014) as Cheryl
- Dead End (2014) as Pauline
- I Am Road Comic (2014) as Self
- Muffin Top: A Love Story (2014) as Angelique
- Play Nice (2014)
- Rick and Morty (2013) as Nana Smith (voice)
- Rick and Morty (2013) as Karen Jamerson / Casino Worker (voice)
- Rick and Morty (2013) as (voice)
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013) as Self - Panellist
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self
- Maron (2013) as Herself
- DC Super-Pets (2013) as Robin Robin (voice)
- DC Super-Pets (2013) as Robin Robin / Bat Cow (voice)
- Tales of Metropolis (2013) as Lois Lane (voice)
- Timms Valley (2013) as Genia Myers
- DC Nation - Tales of Metropolis - "Lois" (2013) as Lois Lane (voice)
- DC Nation - Tales of Metropolis - "Bizarro" (2013) as Lois Lane (voice)
- The Legend of Korra (2012) as Pema (voice)
- The Legend of Korra (2012) as Pema / Buttercup Raiko (voice)
- The Legend of Korra (2012) as Ryu's Mother (voice)
- The Legend of Korra (2012) as Pema / Ryu's Mother (voice)
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012) as Claire Coulter
- DC Nation Shorts (2012) as Robin Robin / Batcow (voice)
- DC Nation Shorts (2012) as Robin Robin (voice)
- Bravest Warriors (2012) as Lydia (voice)
- Unsupervised (2012) as Allie (voice)
- Unsupervised (2012) as Rachel / Megan's Mom / Sid's Wife (voice)
- Unsupervised (2012) as Rachel / Ms. Davis (voice)
- Unsupervised (2012) as Andrew's Mom (voice)
- Unsupervised (2012) as Audrey Coates (voice)
- Unsupervised (2012) as Megan's Mom (voice)
- Super F*ckers (2012) as Princess Sunshine
- WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power (2012)
- Maria Bamford: The Special Special Special! (2012) as Herself
- Maria Bamford: The Special Special Special! (2012) Writer
- Maria Bamford: The Special Special Special! (2012) Executive Producer
- From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process (2012)
- Bob's Burgers (2011) as Kendra / Catherine (voice)
- Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (2011) as Chen (voice)
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Adventure Time (2010) as Manfried / Chocoberry / Candy Corn Girl (voice)
- Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil (2010) as Jackie (voice)
- Worst Cooks in America (2010) as Self - Contestant
- Ugly Americans (2010) as Dolores (voice)
- Ugly Americans (2010) as Galen (voice)
- Ugly Americans (2010) as Additional Voices (voice)
- Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule (2010) as Cynthia Driscoll
- Danger Planet (2010) as Captain
- John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show (2010) as Self
- Held Up (2010) as Rachel Gonzales
- Maria Bamford: Plan B (2010) as Self
- Maria Bamford: Plan B (2010) Writer
- Comedy.tv (2009) as Self
- Sit Down Shut Up (2009) as Mrs. Grohe
- Sit Down Shut Up (2009) as Marie Dembowitz
- Sit Down Shut Up (2009) as Actress in School Play
- Maruined (2009) as Zack
- Funny People: Live (2009) as Self
- Maria Bamford's One-Hour Homemade Christmas Stand-up Special (2009) as Herself
- Maria Bamford's One-Hour Homemade Christmas Stand-up Special (2009) Writer
- The Room Before and After - Part 3: Maria Bamford (2009)
- Cowman: The Uddered Avenger (2008) as Nora Beady / Woman #1C / Lady C (voices)
- WordGirl (2007) as Violet (voice)
- Back at the Barnyard (2007) as Nora Beady
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007) as TV Host
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007) as Candy Tails Commercial Announcer (voice)
- Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007) as Maria the Cat Specialist
- The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007) as May Kadoody
- Heckler (2007) as Self
- The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour (2007) as Self
- The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour (2007) Writer
- An Evening with Dr. Katz: Live from the Comedy Central Stage (2007) as Self
- Barnyard (2006) as Mrs. Beady (voice)
- Comics Unleashed (2006) as Self
- Where My Dogs At? (2006)
- Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge (2006) as Self
- The Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey (2006) as Self
- The Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey (2006) Writer
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island (2005) as The Waiting Lady
- Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island (2005) as Melody
- Comedians of Comedy (2005) as Self
- The Comedians of Comedy (2005) as Self
- The Comedians of Comedy (2005) Writer
- Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004) as Home Shopping Woman / Sandy (voice)
- Arrested Development (2003) as Debrie
- Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure (2003) as Aranea (voice)
- Hey Monie! (2003) as Sex Education Teacher
- Stella's Search for Sanity (2003) as Lynn
- ¡Mucha Lucha! (2002)
- Stuart Little 2 (2002) as Teacher
- The Trouble with Normal (2000) as Dora
- Lucky Numbers (2000) as Wendy
- CatDog and the Great Parent Mystery (2000) as Shriek Dubois (voice)
- Hairballs (2000) as Little Girl / Mother (voice)
- Futurama (1999) as Jambone (voice)
- SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) as Macadamia (voice) / Hazelnut (voice) / Pistachio (voice)
- Home Movies (1999)
- Los Enchiladas! (1999) as Sarah
- CatDog (1998) as Shriek (voice)
- Comedy Central Presents (1998) as Self
- Fetch (1998) as Shriek
- Dharma & Greg (1997) as Sandy
- The Tom Show (1997) as Christy
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Iggy's Mother (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Mayor Dixie (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Mayor Dixie / Stinky's Grandma (voice)
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Comedian
- Laugh Factory (1979) as Self
- Untitled Dan Perlman Project
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Maria Bamford best known for?
Maria Bamford is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Regular Show: The Lost Tapes (2026), Adventure Time: Side Quests (2026), Adventure Time: Side Quests (2026), The Bad Guys: The Series (2025).
When and where was Maria Bamford born?
Maria Bamford was born on September 3, 1970 in Port Hueneme, California, USA.
How many credits does Maria Bamford have?
Maria Bamford has accumulated over 229 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2026.
What is Maria Bamford's background in cinema and television?
Maria Bamford is an American actress and stand-up comedian born on September 3, 1970, in Port Hueneme, California, United States. Her work has drawn critical acclaim and controversy for using self-deprecating and dark topics in her humor, such as her dysfunctional family, depression, anxiety, suicide, and mental illnes...