Andrea Martin
Born: 1947-01-15 in Portland, Maine, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2026
- Marty, Life Is Short as Self
- Fantasy Life as Helen
- You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... as Self / Robin
2025
- Overcompensating as Dean Jessica Ballick
- A Very Jonas Christmas Movie as Deb
- John Candy: I Like Me as Self - Actor, SCTV
2024
- Armenia, My Home as narrator
- Andrea Martin: Nine Lives... and Counting! as Self
2023
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 as Aunt Voula
- Romantiche as Paggetto cresta (segment "Michela")
2022
- The Gilded Age as Madame Dashkova
- Would I Lie to You? as Self
- One Killer Question as Self
2021
- Only Murders in the Building as Joy Payne
- The Patrick Star Show as Agnes Steelhead (voice)
- Harlem as Robin Goodman
- The Calls Are Coming from Inside as Voice
2020
- Stars in the House as Self - Special Host
2018
- Little Italy as Franca
- Corner Gas Animated as Andrea Martin (voice)
2017
- The Good Fight as Francesca Lovatelli
- Will & Grace as Zusanna
- Great News as Carol
- They Shall Not Perish as Baidzar Bakalian
2016
- Match Game as Self - Panelist
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 as Aunt Voula
- Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz as The Hungry Tiger (voice)
- Hairspray Live! as Prudy Pingleton
2015
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt as Linda P.
- Difficult People as Marilyn Kessler
- Women Who Act as Self
- Act One: Live from Lincoln Center as Aunt Kate / Freida Fishbein / Beatrice Kaufman
2014
- Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self
- Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb as Rose
- Working the Engels as Ceil Engel
- Showing Up as Self
2013
- After All These Years as Anita
2012
- Crash & Bernstein as Mother Green
- Girl Most Likely as Stage Zelda
- The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! as (voice)
- I, Martin Short, Goes Home as Midwife
- Delivering the Goods as Anna
2011
- Three Inches
- Three Inches as Belinda Spackman
2009
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- Modern Family as Fig
- Nurse Jackie as Mrs. Greenfield
- Breaking Upwards as Helaine
2007
- Little Mosque on the Prairie
- Barbie as the Island Princess as Queen Ariana (voice)
- The Wedding Bells
- The TV Set as Becky
- Young Triffie's Been Made Away With as Mrs. Grace Melrose
- St. Urbain's Horseman as Sarah Hersh
2006
- 30 Rock as Bonnie
- Brother Bear 2 as Anda (voice)
- Black Christmas as Barbara 'Ms. Mac' MacHenry
- How to Eat Fried Worms as Mrs. Bommley
- Second City: First Family of Comedy as Self (Archival Footage)
2005
- American Dad! as Sri Lankan Worker (voice)
- Kitchen Confidential as Margie
- The Producers as Kiss Me-Feel Me
- Jimmy Neutron: The League of Villains as Ms. Fowl (voice)
2004
- New York Minute as Anne Lipton
- Cracking Up as Carol Baxter
- Jimmy Neutron: Attack of the Twonkies as Ms. Fowl (voice)
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On! as Self (uncredited)
2003
- Hope & Faith as Madame Elizabeth
- Chilly Beach as (voice)
- My Big Fat Greek Life as Aunt Voula
- Jimmy Neutron: Operation: Rescue Jet Fusion as Ms. Fowl (voice)
- Jimmy Neutron: The Eggpire Strikes Back as Miss Fowl (voice)
- Sick in the Head
2002
- Kim Possible as Mrs. Stoppable (voice)
- The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius as Ms. Fowl (voice)
- Ozzy & Drix as Aunti Histamine (voice)
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding as Aunt Voula
2001
- Crossing Jordan as Nora Kaminski
- Primetime Glick as Anne Heche
- Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius as Ms. Winfred Fowl (voice)
- Recess: School's Out as Lunchlady Harriet (voice)
- Prince Charming as Serena
- Committed
- Hedwig and the Angry Inch as Phyllis Stein
- All Over the Guy as Dr. Ellen Wyckoff
- Gahan Wilson's The Kid as Witch
2000
- Ed as Kaye Pazzuti
- DAG as Betty Winn
- Loser as Professor
- Sesame Street: Elmo's World as The Lecture Lady
- Believe
1999
- The New Woody Woodpecker Show as Ms. Meany (voice)
- SpongeBob SquarePants as Miss Gristlepuss (voice)
- The Norm Show
- Bartok the Magnificent as Baba Yaga (voice)
- The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue as Muriel (voice)
- George and Martha as Martha (voice)
1998
- Hercules as Additional Voice Talent (voice)
- CatDog as Talluhla / Indian (voice)
- The Wild Thornberrys as Mother Condor (voice)
- The Rugrats Movie as Aunt Miriam (voice)
- Damon as Capt. Carol Czynencko
- The Lionhearts as (voice)
1997
- Anastasia as Phlegmenkoff / Old Woman (voice)
- Wag the Dog as Liz Butsky
- Life... and Stuff as Christine
1996
- Superman: The Animated Series as Mad Harriet (voice)
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show as Self
- Bogus as Penny
1995
- The Outer Limits as Lil Vaughn
- Freakazoid! as Female Neighbor (voice)
- Earthworm Jim as Queen Slug-for-a-Butt (voice)
- Harrison Bergeron as Diana Moon Glampers
- MADtv as Self - Hostess
1994
- Duckman as Mayor Gallagher (voice)
- Aaahh!!! Real Monsters as Gromble's Mom (voice)
- Gypsy as Miss Cratchitt
- The Martin Short Show as Alice Manoogan
- In Search of Dr. Seuss as The Ad Woman
1993
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Ishka
- David Copperfield as Betsey Trotwood (voice)
- Friends of Gilda as Self
1992
- Batman: The Animated Series as Rolling Pin (voice)
- Goof Troop as Mrs. Willoughby (voice)
- Frosty Returns as Miss Carbuncle (voice)
- Boris and Natasha as Toots
- The Itsy Bitsy Spider as Music Teacher (voice)
- The Trial of Red Riding Hood as Grandma
1991
- Rugrats as Aunt Miriam (voice)
- The Carol Burnett Show
- All I Want For Christmas as Olivia
- Stepping Out as Dorothy
- Ted & Venus as Bag Lady
- Too Much Sun as Bitsy
1990
- Bobby's World
- Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! as Edith Prickley (archive footage)
- Six Ladies Laughing as Self - Host
1989
- The Simpsons as Apu's Mother (voice)
- Worth Winning as Claire Braudy
- Rude Awakening as April Stool
- The Opening of SkyDome: A Celebration as Self
- Andrea Martin... Together Again
1988
- The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
- Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie as Self
- The Best of SCTV
- Martha, Ruth & Edie as Ruth Morton
- On Location: Women of the Night II as Self - Host
- Kid Safe: The Video as Kathy Tudor
1987
- The Tracey Ullman Show
- Innerspace as Waiting Room Patient
- Roxie as Roxie Brinkerhoff
1986
- Club Paradise as Linda White
1985
- Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas as Yolanda Devilbis
- PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome as Hanna Champion
1984
1983
1982
- Soup for One as Concord Seductress
- Rome, Italian Style as Monica Magnani
1981
- SCTV Network 90 as Various
1980
- Wholly Moses as Zipporah
- From Cleveland as Various
1979
- Torn Between Two Lovers as Steffie Conti
1976
- Second City Television as Self - Various Characters
- Teleplay
1974
- Black Christmas as Phyl
1973
- Cannibal Girls as Gloria Wellaby
1971
- Foxy Lady as Girl Next Door
1969
- Sesame Street as The Lecture Lady
1962
1958
1956
- Tony Awards as Self - Nominee