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Andrea Martin

Andrea Martin

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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

Wag the Dog

Wag the Dog

1997

Brother Bear 2

Brother Bear 2

2006

Bogus

Bogus

1996

All Over the Guy

All Over the Guy

2001

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

1998

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

2002

Rude Awakening

Rude Awakening

1989

From Cleveland

From Cleveland

1980

PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome

PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome

1985

Anastasia

Anastasia

1997

Club Paradise

Club Paradise

1986

Black Christmas

Black Christmas

2006

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

2001

The Producers

The Producers

2005

Stepping Out

Stepping Out

1991

Breaking Upwards

Breaking Upwards

2009

Black Christmas

Black Christmas

1974

In Search of Dr. Seuss

In Search of Dr. Seuss

1994

Gypsy

Gypsy

1993

Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz

Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz

2016

Prince Charming

Prince Charming

2001

Bartok the Magnificent

Bartok the Magnificent

1999

Girl Most Likely

Girl Most Likely

2012

Jimmy Neutron: Attack of the Twonkies

Jimmy Neutron: Attack of the Twonkies

2004

Cannibal Girls

Cannibal Girls

1973

Kid Safe: The Video

Kid Safe: The Video

1988

Young Triffie's Been Made Away With

Young Triffie's Been Made Away With

2007

Jimmy Neutron: Operation: Rescue Jet Fusion

Jimmy Neutron: Operation: Rescue Jet Fusion

2003

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

1992

After All These Years

After All These Years

2013

The Best of SCTV

The Best of SCTV

1988

Showing Up

Showing Up

2014

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3

2023

New York Minute

New York Minute

2004

Too Much Sun

Too Much Sun

1991

Innerspace

Innerspace

1987

All I Want For Christmas

All I Want For Christmas

1991

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

2014

Loser

Loser

2000

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

2016

I, Martin Short, Goes Home

I, Martin Short, Goes Home

2012

Frosty Returns

Frosty Returns

1993

St. Urbain's Horseman

St. Urbain's Horseman

2007

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

2001

Armenia, My Home

Armenia, My Home

2024

Jimmy Neutron: The Eggpire Strikes Back

Jimmy Neutron: The Eggpire Strikes Back

2003

Hairspray Live!

Hairspray Live!

2016

Torn Between Two Lovers

Torn Between Two Lovers

1979

Martha, Ruth & Edie

Martha, Ruth & Edie

1988

Boris and Natasha

Boris and Natasha

1992

Six Ladies Laughing

Six Ladies Laughing

1990

The Rugrats Movie

The Rugrats Movie

1998

How to Eat Fried Worms

How to Eat Fried Worms

2006

The Trial of Red Riding Hood

The Trial of Red Riding Hood

1992

Little Italy

Little Italy

2018

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas

1985

Soup for One

Soup for One

1982

Women Who Act

Women Who Act

2015

Act One: Live from Lincoln Center

Act One: Live from Lincoln Center

2015

Recess: School's Out

Recess: School's Out

2001

Delivering the Goods

Delivering the Goods

2012

Diane

Diane

2019

Harrison Bergeron

Harrison Bergeron

1995

Foxy Lady

Foxy Lady

1971

Barbie as the Island Princess

Barbie as the Island Princess

2007

Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie

Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie

1988

David Copperfield

David Copperfield

1993

The TV Set

The TV Set

2007

They Shall Not Perish

They Shall Not Perish

2017

Wholly Moses

Wholly Moses

1980

Worth Winning

Worth Winning

1989

Gahan Wilson's The Kid

Gahan Wilson's The Kid

2001

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

2012

Three Inches

Three Inches

2011

Rome, Italian Style

Rome, Italian Style

1982

Andrea Martin... Together Again

Andrea Martin... Together Again

1989

Believe

Believe

2000

Ted & Venus

Ted & Venus

1991

The Calls Are Coming from Inside

The Calls Are Coming from Inside

2021

The Opening of SkyDome: A Celebration

The Opening of SkyDome: A Celebration

1989

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

2025

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

1990

Sick in the Head

Sick in the Head

2003

Fantasy Life

Fantasy Life

2026

Romantiche

Romantiche

2023

Andrea Martin: Nine Lives... and Counting!

Andrea Martin: Nine Lives... and Counting!

2024

On Location: Women of the Night II

On Location: Women of the Night II

1988

A Very Jonas Christmas Movie

A Very Jonas Christmas Movie

2025

Friends of Gilda

Friends of Gilda

1993

John Candy: I Like Me

John Candy: I Like Me

2025

Jimmy Neutron: The League of Villains

Jimmy Neutron: The League of Villains

2005

Sesame Street: Elmo's World

Sesame Street: Elmo's World

2000

Duckman

Duckman

1994

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989

Kate & Allie

Kate & Allie

1984

77 Sunset Strip

77 Sunset Strip

1958

Hope & Faith

Hope & Faith

2003

George and Martha

George and Martha

1999

The Tracey Ullman Show

The Tracey Ullman Show

1987

Ed

Ed

2000

Kim Possible

Kim Possible

2002

Crossing Jordan

Crossing Jordan

2001

The Wild Thornberrys

The Wild Thornberrys

1998

Second City Television

Second City Television

1976

Little Mosque on the Prairie

Little Mosque on the Prairie

2007

Superman: The Animated Series

Superman: The Animated Series

1996

Ozzy & Drix

Ozzy & Drix

2002

MADtv

MADtv

1995

The Wedding Bells

The Wedding Bells

2007

My Big Fat Greek Life

My Big Fat Greek Life

2003

Earthworm Jim

Earthworm Jim

1995

DAG

DAG

2000

SCTV Channel

SCTV Channel

1983

Corner Gas Animated

Corner Gas Animated

2018

Damon

Damon

1998

The Carol Burnett Show

The Carol Burnett Show

1991

The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley

The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley

1988

The Outer Limits

The Outer Limits

1995

The David Steinberg Show

The David Steinberg Show

1972

Roxie

Roxie

1987

The Martin Short Show

The Martin Short Show

1994

Life... and Stuff

Life... and Stuff

1997

Batman: The Animated Series

Batman: The Animated Series

1992

Three Inches

Three Inches

2011

Committed

Committed

2001

Kim Possible

Kim Possible

2002

Evil

Evil

2019

Modern Family

Modern Family

2009

Freakazoid!

Freakazoid!

1995

Hercules

Hercules

1998

Hercules

Hercules

1998

Hercules

Hercules

1998

One Killer Question

One Killer Question

2022

Great News

Great News

2017

The Good Fight

The Good Fight

2017

Bobby's World

Bobby's World

1990

30 Rock

30 Rock

2006

Difficult People

Difficult People

2015

Rugrats

Rugrats

1991

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters

1994

Second City: First Family of Comedy

Second City: First Family of Comedy

2006

Would I Lie to You?

Would I Lie to You?

2022

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014

Working the Engels

Working the Engels

2014

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

1996

Only Murders in the Building

Only Murders in the Building

2021

Crash & Bernstein

Crash & Bernstein

2012

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

1993

Stars in the House

Stars in the House

2020

Stars in the House

Stars in the House

2020

Stars in the House

Stars in the House

2020

Will & Grace

Will & Grace

2017

The Lionhearts

The Lionhearts

1998

American Dad!

American Dad!

2005

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

2015

Primetime Glick

Primetime Glick

2001

The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

2002

The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

2002

Harlem

Harlem

2021

The New Woody Woodpecker Show

The New Woody Woodpecker Show

1999

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

Overcompensating

Overcompensating

2025

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

1988

The Norm Show

The Norm Show

1999

The Gilded Age

The Gilded Age

2022

Match Game

Match Game

2016

Kitchen Confidential

Kitchen Confidential

2005

SCTV Network 90

SCTV Network 90

1981

Chilly Beach

Chilly Beach

2003

Cracking Up

Cracking Up

2004

Nurse Jackie

Nurse Jackie

2009

Goof Troop

Goof Troop

1992

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

1969

Tony Awards

Tony Awards

1956