Sandy Martin
Biography
Sandy Martin is an actress born on March 3, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She began her acting career at the age of 15, touring the country with Martha Raye in Good-bye Charley. Following several East Coast touring productions, she settled in New York City, where she performed in over 70 stage productions at esteemed theatres including Lincoln Center, La Mama, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Playwrights Horizon, and The American Place Theatre. Following a stage hit with Megan Terry's play Hothouse, Martin wrote the screen adaptation, packaging it with Amy Madigan and Ed Harris. She previously acted alongside Madigan and Harris in the world premiere of Edward Allen Baker's Prairie Avenue in New York City. Martin is known for her work in film and television, including Shameless, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Career overview
Sandy Martin began her acting career at the age of fifteen by touring the country with Martha Raye in Good-bye Charley. Following several East Coast touring productions, Martin settled in New York City and began working in many of the city's esteemed theatres, including Lincoln Center, La Mama, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Playwrights Horizon, and The American Place Theatre. Over the course of her stage career, she acted in over seventy stage productions.
After achieving an enormous hit with the stage play Hothouse by Megan Terry, Martin wrote the screen adaptation. She packaged the project with Amy Madigan and Ed Harris, both of whom she had previously acted with in the world premiere of Prairie Avenue by Edward Allen Baker in New York City.
As a screen actress, Martin is known for her work in projects such as Shameless, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Born on March 3, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, Martin has accumulated ninety known acting credits throughout her career in television and film.
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Full Filmography
94 titles- The Invisible Raptor (2024) as Henrietta McCluckskey
- Mosquito (2022) as Annie
- Luca (2021) as Grandma Paguro (voice)
- Dumbo (2019) as Verna
- The Head Thieves (2018) as Judy Castillo
- Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) as Momma Dixon
- Shooter (2016) as Adele Poole
- Stars Are Already Dead (2016) as Grandma
- Transparent (2014) as Sandy
- Playing House (2014) as Mary Pat Caruso
- Some Kind of Beautiful (2014) as Susan Vale
- Mom (2013) as Lillian
- Ray Donovan (2013) as Sandy Patrick
- Wander Over Yonder (2013) as Dorothy (voice)
- Lovelace (2013) as Ticket Lady
- Ass Backwards (2013) as Qwen
- Perception (2012) as Shirley (Homeless Woman)
- Lab Rats (2012) as Greta
- Bravest Warriors (2012) as Dolores (voice)
- The New Normal (2012) as Miss Pepper
- Seven Psychopaths (2012) as Tommy's Mother (uncredited)
- Napoleon Dynamite (2012) as Grandma (voice)
- Sunset Stories (2012) as Stu
- Shameless (2011) as Doctor
- 2 Broke Girls (2011) as Ms. Pyle
- Rizzoli & Isles (2010) as Kendra Dee
- Parenthood (2010) as Dog Breeder
- Make It or Break It (2009) as Marge
- Hot Sluts (2009) as Jackie
- A Very Sunny Christmas (2009) as Mrs. McDonald
- My Suicide (2009) as Mrs. Ellis
- Marley & Me (2008) as Lori
- Lower Learning (2008) as Olympia Parpadelle
- Saving Grace (2007) as Sister Laura Marie
- The Unit (2006) as Woman with Cane
- Big Love (2006) as Selma Greene
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Sally
- The Closer (2005) as Mrs. Wallingham
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Mac's Mom
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Mrs. Mac
- Weeds (2005) as Doctor
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Joy's Grandma
- Adam & Steve (2005) as Biker Chick
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Woman
- CSI: NY (2004) as Mrs. Collins
- Napoleon Dynamite (2004) as Grandma
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Helen Holden
- Without a Trace (2002) as Iris Healy
- The Division (2001) as Marriage Counselor
- One Night at McCool's (2001) as Bingo Vendor Woman
- Stranger Inside (2001) as Mrs. Johnny Cochran
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Office Manager
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Female Trucker
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Iris Rawlings
- Marlene (2000) as Louella Parsons
- Jawbreaker (1999) as Nurse
- Krippendorf's Tribe (1998) as Nurse
- On the Line (1998) as Bartender #1
- They Come at Night (1998) as Hazel
- Sparkler (1997) as Ed
- Female Perversions (1996) as Trudy
- Sliders (1995) as Shirley Montana
- ER (1994) as Sister Helen
- ER (1994) as Mrs. Zarian
- Speed (1994) as Bartender
- China Moon (1994) as Gun Saleswoman
- Prison Stories: Women on the Inside (1991) as Counselor Pennell
- Testing Dirty (1990)
- Police Story (1988) as Mona Ramsey
- Little Girl Lost (1988) as Violet Young
- Barfly (1987) as Janice
- Daddy (1987) as Ultrasound Receptionist
- The Gambler: The Legend Continues (1987) as Mrs. Dickey
- Matlock (1986) as Manager
- Extremities (1986) as Officer Sudow
- Vendetta (1986) as Kay Butler
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Nightcrawlers")
- Real Genius (1985) as Mrs. Meredith
- Hunter (1984) as Iris Balzer
- Night Court (1984) as Woman in First Row of Gallery #2
- Night Court (1984) as Sister Mo
- The Duck Factory (1984) as Waitress
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983) as Nurse Chapman
- Carpool (1983) as Peggy Ryan
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Mrs. Lawson
- 48 Hrs. (1982) as Policewoman
- One Shoe Makes it Murder (1982) as Gloria
- Farrell: For the People (1982) as Newswoman
- Falcon Crest (1981) as Criminal Institute Hospital Floor Nurse
- The Patricia Neal Story (1981) as 1st Woman
- Sizzle (1981) as Freda's Assistant
- The Gift of Love (1978) as Jan's Mother
- Lou Grant (1977) as Gloria Lawder
- False Face (1977) as Sandy
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sandy Martin best known for?
Sandy Martin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Luca (2021), Dumbo (2019), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), Shooter (2016).
When and where was Sandy Martin born?
Sandy Martin was born on March 3, 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Sandy Martin have?
Sandy Martin has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2024.
What is Sandy Martin's background in cinema and television?
Sandy Martin is an actress born on March 3, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She began her acting career at the age of 15, touring the country with Martha Raye in Good-bye Charley. Following several East Coast touring productions, she settled in New York City, where she performed in over 70 stage productions at est...