Biography and filmography

Andrea Martin

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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Movies (98)

SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of

SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of

2026 · Self

Pining for Douglas

Pining for Douglas

2026 · Cynthia

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...

2026 · Self / Robin

Marty, Life Is Short: El documental

Marty, Life Is Short: El documental

2026 · Self

Fantasy Life

Fantasy Life

2026 · Helen

A Very Jonas Christmas Movie

A Very Jonas Christmas Movie

2025 · Deb

John Candy: me agrado

John Candy: me agrado

2025 · Self - Actor, SCTV

Andrea Martin: Nine Lives... and Counting!

Andrea Martin: Nine Lives... and Counting!

2024 · Self

Armenia, My Home

Armenia, My Home

2024 · narrator

Mi gran boda griega 3

Mi gran boda griega 3

2023 · Aunt Voula

Romantiche

Romantiche

2023 · Paggetto cresta (segment "Michela")

The Calls Are Coming from Inside

The Calls Are Coming from Inside

2021 · Voice

Diane

Diane

2019 · Bobbie

Pequeña Italia

Pequeña Italia

2018 · Franca

They Shall Not Perish

They Shall Not Perish

2017 · Baidzar Bakalian

Hairspray Live!

Hairspray Live!

2016 · Prudy Pingleton

Tom y Jerry: De vuelta a Oz

Tom y Jerry: De vuelta a Oz

2016 · The Hungry Tiger (voice)

Mi gran boda griega 2

Mi gran boda griega 2

2016 · Aunt Voula

Act One: Live from Lincoln Center

Act One: Live from Lincoln Center

2015 · Aunt Kate / Freida Fishbein / Beatrice Kaufman

Women Who Act

Women Who Act

2015 · Self

Una Noche en el Museo 3: El Secreto de la Tumba

Una Noche en el Museo 3: El Secreto de la Tumba

2014 · Rose

Showing Up

Showing Up

2014 · Self

Casi Perfecta

Casi Perfecta

2013 · Stage Zelda

After All These Years

After All These Years

2013 · Anita

Delivering the Goods

Delivering the Goods

2012 · Anna

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

2012 · (voice)

I, Martin Short, Goes Home

I, Martin Short, Goes Home

2012 · Midwife

Three Inches

Three Inches

2011 · Belinda Spackman

Breaking Upwards

Breaking Upwards

2009 · Helaine

The Toe Tactic

The Toe Tactic

2009 · Honey (voice)

St. Urbain's Horseman

St. Urbain's Horseman

2007 · Sarah Hersh

Barbie: La Princesa de la Isla

Barbie: La Princesa de la Isla

2007 · Queen Ariana (voice)

Young Triffie's Been Made Away With

Young Triffie's Been Made Away With

2007 · Mrs. Grace Melrose

The TV Set

The TV Set

2007 · Becky

Gritos en la oscuridad

Gritos en la oscuridad

2006 · Barbara 'Ms. Mac' MacHenry

Los comegusanos

Los comegusanos

2006 · Mrs. Bommley

Tierra de Osos 2

Tierra de Osos 2

2006 · Anda (voice)

Los Productores

Los Productores

2005 · Kiss Me-Feel Me

Jimmy Neutron: The League of Villains

Jimmy Neutron: The League of Villains

2005 · Ms. Fowl (voice)

Jimmy Neutron: Attack of the Twonkies

Jimmy Neutron: Attack of the Twonkies

2004 · Ms. Fowl (voice)

Un Instante en Nueva York

Un Instante en Nueva York

2004 · Anne Lipton

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!

2004 · Self (uncredited)

Jimmy Neutron: Operation: Rescue Jet Fusion

Jimmy Neutron: Operation: Rescue Jet Fusion

2003 · Ms. Fowl (voice)

Jimmy Neutron: The Eggpire Strikes Back

Jimmy Neutron: The Eggpire Strikes Back

2003 · Miss Fowl (voice)

Sick in the Head

Sick in the Head

2003

Mi gran boda griega

Mi gran boda griega

2002 · Aunt Voula

Jimmy Neutrón: El niño genio

Jimmy Neutrón: El niño genio

2001 · Ms. Winfred Fowl (voice)

Gahan Wilson's The Kid

Gahan Wilson's The Kid

2001 · Witch

All Over the Guy

All Over the Guy

2001 · Dr. Ellen Wyckoff

Hedwig y la pulgada furiosa

Hedwig y la pulgada furiosa

2001 · Phyllis Stein

Prince Charming

Prince Charming

2001 · Serena

Llegó el recreo

Llegó el recreo

2001 · Lunchlady Harriet (voice)

Loser: Un Perdedor con Suerte

Loser: Un Perdedor con Suerte

2000 · Professor

Believe

Believe

2000

Sesame Street: Elmo's World

Sesame Street: Elmo's World

2000 · The Lecture Lady

Bartok the Magnificent

Bartok the Magnificent

1999 · Baba Yaga (voice)

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

1999 · Muriel (voice)

The Rugrats Movie

The Rugrats Movie

1998 · Aunt Miriam (voice)

Wag the Dog

Wag the Dog

1997 · Liz Butsky

Anastasia

Anastasia

1997 · Phlegmenkoff / Old Woman (voice)

Bogus

Bogus

1996 · Penny

Harrison Bergeron

Harrison Bergeron

1995 · Diana Moon Glampers

In Search of Dr. Seuss

In Search of Dr. Seuss

1994 · The Ad Woman

Gypsy

Gypsy

1994 · Miss Cratchitt

David Copperfield

David Copperfield

1993 · Betsey Trotwood (voice)

Friends of Gilda

Friends of Gilda

1993 · Self

The Trial of Red Riding Hood

The Trial of Red Riding Hood

1992 · Grandma

Frosty Returns

Frosty Returns

1992 · Miss Carbuncle (voice)

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

1992 · Music Teacher (voice)

Boris and Natasha

Boris and Natasha

1992 · Toots

All I Want For Christmas

All I Want For Christmas

1991 · Olivia

Stepping Out

Stepping Out

1991 · Dorothy

Ted & Venus

Ted & Venus

1991 · Bag Lady

Too Much Sun

Too Much Sun

1991 · Bitsy

Six Ladies Laughing

Six Ladies Laughing

1990 · Self - Host

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

1990 · Edith Prickley (archive footage)

Worth Winning

Worth Winning

1989 · Claire Braudy

Rude Awakening

Rude Awakening

1989 · April Stool

Andrea Martin... Together Again

Andrea Martin... Together Again

1989 · Writer

The Opening of SkyDome: A Celebration

The Opening of SkyDome: A Celebration

1989 · Self

Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie

Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie

1988 · Self

The Best of SCTV

The Best of SCTV

1988 · Writer

Martha, Ruth & Edie

Martha, Ruth & Edie

1988 · Ruth Morton

On Location: Women of the Night II

On Location: Women of the Night II

1988 · Self - Host

Kid Safe: The Video

Kid Safe: The Video

1988 · Kathy Tudor

Innerspace

Innerspace

1987 · Waiting Room Patient

Club Paradise

Club Paradise

1986 · Linda White

PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome

PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome

1985 · Hanna Champion, Writer

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas

Martin Short: Concert for the North Americas

1985 · Yolanda Devilbis

Rome, Italian Style

Rome, Italian Style

1982 · Monica Magnani

Soup for One

Soup for One

1982 · Concord Seductress

From Cleveland

From Cleveland

1980 · Various, Writer

Wholly Moses

Wholly Moses

1980 · Zipporah

Torn Between Two Lovers

Torn Between Two Lovers

1979 · Steffie Conti

Black Christmas

Black Christmas

1974 · Phyl

Cannibal Girls

Cannibal Girls

1973 · Gloria Wellaby

Foxy Lady

Foxy Lady

1971 · Girl Next Door

Any Way You Want Me

Any Way You Want Me

TV shows (83)

Best Medicine

Best Medicine

2026 · Judith

Overcompensating

Overcompensating

2025 · Dean Jessica Ballick

One Killer Question

One Killer Question

2022 · Self

Would I Lie to You?

Would I Lie to You?

2022 · Self

The Gilded Age

The Gilded Age

2022 · Madame Dashkova

Harlem

Harlem

2021 · Robin Goodman

Solo Asesinatos en el Edificio

Solo Asesinatos en el Edificio

2021 · Joy Payne

El Show de Patricio Estrella

El Show de Patricio Estrella

2021 · Agnes Steelhead (voice)

Stars in the House

Stars in the House

2020 · Self - Special Host, Self, Self - Special Guest

Maligno

Maligno

2019 · Sister Andrea

Corner Gas Animated

Corner Gas Animated

2018 · Andrea Martin (voice)

Will & Grace

Will & Grace

2017 · Zusanna

Buenas Noticias

Buenas Noticias

2017 · Carol

The Good Fight

The Good Fight

2017 · Francesca Lovatelli

Match Game

Match Game

2016 · Self - Panelist

Difficult People

Difficult People

2015 · Marilyn Kessler

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

2015 · Linda P.

Working the Engels

Working the Engels

2014 · Ceil Engel

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014 · Self

Crash & Bernstein

Crash & Bernstein

2012 · Mother Green

Three Inches

Three Inches

2011

Una Familia Moderna

Una Familia Moderna

2009 · Fig

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009 · Self - Guest

Nurse Jackie

Nurse Jackie

2009 · Mrs. Greenfield

The Wedding Bells

The Wedding Bells

2007

Little Mosque on the Prairie

Little Mosque on the Prairie

2007

30 Rock

30 Rock

2006 · Bonnie

Second City: First Family of Comedy

Second City: First Family of Comedy

2006 · Self (Archival Footage)

Kitchen Confidential

Kitchen Confidential

2005 · Margie

American Dad!

American Dad!

2005 · Sri Lankan Worker (voice)

Cracking Up

Cracking Up

2004 · Carol Baxter

Hope & Faith

Hope & Faith

2003 · Madame Elizabeth

Chilly Beach

Chilly Beach

2003 · (voice)

My Big Fat Greek Life

My Big Fat Greek Life

2003 · Aunt Voula

Ozzy y Drix

Ozzy y Drix

2002 · Aunti Histamine (voice)

Las Aventuras de Jimmy Neutron: El Niño Genio

Las Aventuras de Jimmy Neutron: El Niño Genio

2002 · Ms. Fowl (voice), Ms. Fowl / Lady (voice)

Kim Possible

Kim Possible

2002 · Mrs. Stoppable (voice), Nervous Singer (voice), Mrs. Stoppable / Sassy's Owner (voice)

Crossing Jordan

Crossing Jordan

2001 · Nora Kaminski

Primetime Glick

Primetime Glick

2001 · Anne Heche

Committed

Committed

2001

DAG

DAG

2000 · Betty Winn

Ed

Ed

2000 · Kaye Pazzuti

The New Woody Woodpecker Show

The New Woody Woodpecker Show

1999 · Ms. Meany (voice)

SpongeBob SquarePants

SpongeBob SquarePants

1999 · Miss Gristlepuss (voice)

George and Martha

George and Martha

1999 · Martha (voice)

The Norm Show

The Norm Show

1999

The Lionhearts

The Lionhearts

1998 · (voice)

The Wild Thornberrys

The Wild Thornberrys

1998 · Mother Condor (voice)

Hercules

Hercules

1998 · Additional Voice Talent (voice), Snake woman (voice)

CatDog

CatDog

1998 · Talluhla / Indian (voice)

Damon

Damon

1998 · Capt. Carol Czynencko

Life... and Stuff

Life... and Stuff

1997 · Christine

Superman: The Animated Series

Superman: The Animated Series

1996 · Mad Harriet (voice)

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

1996 · Self

MADtv

MADtv

1995 · Self - Hostess

Earthworm Jim

Earthworm Jim

1995 · Queen Slug-for-a-Butt (voice)

Freakazoid!

Freakazoid!

1995 · Female Neighbor (voice)

The Outer Limits

The Outer Limits

1995 · Lil Vaughn

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters

1994 · Gromble's Mom (voice)

The Martin Short Show

The Martin Short Show

1994 · Alice Manoogan

Duckman

Duckman

1994 · Mayor Gallagher (voice)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

1993 · Ishka

Batman: The Animated Series

Batman: The Animated Series

1992 · Rolling Pin (voice)

Goof Troop

Goof Troop

1992 · Mrs. Willoughby (voice)

The Carol Burnett Show

The Carol Burnett Show

1991

Darkwing Duck

Darkwing Duck

1991 · Splatter Phoenix (voice)

Rugrats

Rugrats

1991 · Aunt Miriam (voice), Aunt Miriam / Woman (voice)

Bobby's World

Bobby's World

1990

Los Simpson

Los Simpson

1989 · Apu's Mother (voice)

The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley

The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley

1988

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

1988

The Tracey Ullman Show

The Tracey Ullman Show

1987

Roxie

Roxie

1987 · Roxie Brinkerhoff

Kate & Allie

Kate & Allie

1984

SCTV Channel

SCTV Channel

1983

SCTV Network 90

SCTV Network 90

1981 · Various, Writer

Teleplay

Teleplay

1976

Second City Television

Second City Television

1976 · Self - Various Characters

The David Steinberg Show

The David Steinberg Show

1972

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

1969 · The Lecture Lady

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 · Self

77 Sunset Strip

77 Sunset Strip

1958

Tony Awards

Tony Awards

1956 · Self - Nominee