Acting

Andrea Martin

born 1947 · Acting

62.4avg grm
27titles
#714best rank
6honors
Hbest title · #714 on siteHedwig and the Angry Inch2001 · as Phyllis Stein76.2

Honors

6
2018Canada's Walk of Fame
1993Theatre World Award
1995Earle Grey Award
1973Sitges Film Festival Best Actress award
—Emmy — Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
Honors
  • 2018Canada's Walk of Fame
  • 1993Theatre World Award
  • 1995Earle Grey Award
  • 1973Sitges Film Festival Best Actress award
  • —Emmy — Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
  • —Tony Award — Best Featured Actress in a Musical

Bio

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.

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

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2020s2 titlesMMarty, Life Is Short2026 · as Self - Actor and Friend59.9YYou Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution, Spread Love & Overalls, and Created a Community That Changed the World (in a Canadian Kind of Way)202558.9
2010s4 titlesGGreat News2017 · as Carol Wendelson · series62.1DDifficult People2015 · as Marilyn Kessler · series63.8WWorking the Engels2014 · as Ceil Engel · series64.0DDino Dan2010 · as Mrs. Hahn · series64.3
2000s4 titlesAThe Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius2002 · as Miss Fowl · series61.6AThe Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius2002 · as Ms. Fowl · series61.6HHedwig and the Angry Inch2001 · as Phyllis Stein76.2JJimmy Neutron: Boy Genius Shorts2000 · as Ms. Fowl · series64.0
1990s6 titlesAAnastasia1997 · as Phlegmenkoff53.2AAnastasia1997 · as Old Woman53.2WWag the Dog1997 · as Liz Butsky51.8EEarthworm Jim1995 · as Queen Slug-For-A-Butt · series64.7EEarthworm Jim1995 · as Ethel Bleverage · series64.7EEarthworm Jim1995 · as Mrs. Bleverage · series64.7
1980s7 titlesCThe Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley1988 · as Mrs. Freebus · series64.3SSCTV Channel1983 · as Marlena Zadora · series64.0SSCTV Channel1983 · as Blanche Ray · series64.0SSCTV Channel1983 · as Various · series64.0SSCTV Network1981 · as Various · series65.2SSCTV Network1981 · as Edith Prickley · series65.2SSCTV Network1981 · as Libby Wolfson · series65.2
1970s4 titlesSSCTV1976 · as Edith Prickly · series64.2SSCTV1976 · as Edith Prickley · series64.2SSCTV1976 · as Various · series64.2BBlack Christmas1974 · as Phyl51.9

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Andrea Martin

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born1947
known forActing
titles on site27
best title rank#714 · Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
avg GRM62.4
honors6 · Canada's Walk of Fame, 2018
Honors
  • 2018Canada's Walk of Fame
  • 1993Theatre World Award
  • 1995Earle Grey Award
  • 1973Sitges Film Festival Best Actress award
  • —Emmy — Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
  • —Tony Award — Best Featured Actress in a Musical
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.

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