Acting · Portland, Maine, USA · Born January 15, 1947
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.
MovieYou Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
2026
as Self / Robin
MovieMarty, Life Is Short
2026
as Self
MovieFantasy Life
2026
as Helen
MovieA Very Jonas Christmas Movie
2025
as Deb
MovieJohn Candy: I Like Me
2025
as Self - Actor, SCTV
TVOvercompensating
2025
as Dean Jessica Ballick
MovieAndrea Martin: Nine Lives... and Counting!
2024
as Self
MovieArmenia, My Home
2024
as narrator
MovieMy Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
2023
as Aunt Voula
MovieRomantiche
2023
as Paggetto cresta (segment "Michela")
TVOne Killer Question
2022
as Self
TVWould I Lie to You?
2022
as Self
TVThe Gilded Age
2022
as Madame Dashkova
TVHarlem
2021
as Robin Goodman
TVOnly Murders in the Building
2021
as Joy Payne
MovieThe Calls Are Coming from Inside
2021
as Voice
TVThe Patrick Star Show
2021
as Agnes Steelhead (voice)
TVStars in the House
2020
as Self - Special Host
TVEvil
2019
as Sister Andrea
MovieDiane
2019
as Bobbie
MovieLittle Italy
2018
as Franca
TVCorner Gas Animated
2018
as Andrea Martin (voice)
MovieThey Shall Not Perish
2017
as Baidzar Bakalian
TVWill & Grace
2017
as Zusanna
TVGreat News
2017
as Carol
TVThe Good Fight
2017
as Francesca Lovatelli
MovieHairspray Live!
2016
as Prudy Pingleton
TVMatch Game
2016
as Self - Panelist
MovieTom and Jerry: Back to Oz
2016
as The Hungry Tiger (voice)
MovieMy Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
2016
as Aunt Voula
MovieAct One: Live from Lincoln Center
2015
as Aunt Kate / Freida Fishbein / Beatrice Kaufman
TVDifficult People
2015
as Marilyn Kessler
TVUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
2015
as Linda P.
MovieWomen Who Act
2015
as Self
MovieNight at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
2014
as Rose
TVWorking the Engels
2014
as Ceil Engel
MovieShowing Up
2014
as Self
TVLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self
MovieAfter All These Years
2013
as Anita
Delivering the Goods
2012
as Anna
MovieThe Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!
2012
as (voice)
TVCrash & Bernstein
2012
as Mother Green
MovieGirl Most Likely
2012
as Stage Zelda
MovieI, Martin Short, Goes Home
2012
MovieThree Inches
2011
as Belinda Spackman
Three Inches
2011
TVModern Family
2009
as Fig
TVWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
TVNurse Jackie
2009
as Mrs. Greenfield
MovieBreaking Upwards
2009
as Helaine
MovieSt. Urbain's Horseman
2007
as Sarah Hersh
MovieBarbie as the Island Princess
2007
as Queen Ariana (voice)
MovieYoung Triffie's Been Made Away With
2007
as Mrs. Grace Melrose
MovieThe TV Set
2007
as Becky
TVThe Wedding Bells
2007
TVLittle Mosque on the Prairie
2007
MovieBlack Christmas
2006
as Barbara 'Ms. Mac' MacHenry
TV30 Rock
2006
as Bonnie
MovieHow to Eat Fried Worms
2006
as Mrs. Bommley
TVSecond City: First Family of Comedy
2006
as Self (Archival Footage)
MovieBrother Bear 2
2006
as Anda (voice)
MovieThe Producers
2005
as Kiss Me-Feel Me
TVKitchen Confidential
2005
as Margie
MovieJimmy Neutron: The League of Villains
2005
as Ms. Fowl (voice)
TVAmerican Dad!
2005
as Sri Lankan Worker (voice)
MovieJimmy Neutron: Attack of the Twonkies
2004
as Ms. Fowl (voice)
MovieNew York Minute
2004
as Anne Lipton
MovieSesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!
2004
as Self (uncredited)
TVCracking Up
2004
as Carol Baxter
MovieJimmy Neutron: Operation: Rescue Jet Fusion
2003
as Ms. Fowl (voice)
TVHope & Faith
2003
as Madame Elizabeth
TVChilly Beach
2003
as (voice)
MovieJimmy Neutron: The Eggpire Strikes Back
2003
as Miss Fowl (voice)
TVMy Big Fat Greek Life
2003
as Aunt Voula
Sick in the Head
2003
TVOzzy & Drix
2002
as Aunti Histamine (voice)
TVThe Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
2002
as Ms. Fowl (voice)
TVKim Possible
2002
as Mrs. Stoppable (voice)
MovieMy Big Fat Greek Wedding
2002
as Aunt Voula
MovieJimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
2001
as Ms. Winfred Fowl (voice)
MovieGahan Wilson's The Kid
2001
as Witch
TVCrossing Jordan
2001
as Nora Kaminski
MovieAll Over the Guy
2001
as Dr. Ellen Wyckoff
MovieHedwig and the Angry Inch
2001
as Phyllis Stein
MoviePrince Charming
2001
as Serena
TVPrimetime Glick
2001
as Anne Heche
TVCommitted
2001
MovieRecess: School's Out
2001
as Lunchlady Harriet (voice)
TVDAG
2000
as Betty Winn
TVEd
2000
as Kaye Pazzuti
MovieLoser
2000
as Professor
MovieBelieve
2000
MovieSesame Street: Elmo's World
2000
as The Lecture Lady
MovieBartok the Magnificent
1999
as Baba Yaga (voice)
TVThe New Woody Woodpecker Show
1999
as Ms. Meany (voice)
TVSpongeBob SquarePants
1999
as Miss Gristlepuss (voice)
TVGeorge and Martha
1999
as Martha (voice)
TVThe Norm Show
1999
MovieThe Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
1999
as Muriel (voice)
MovieThe Rugrats Movie
1998
as Aunt Miriam (voice)
TVThe Lionhearts
1998
as (voice)
TVThe Wild Thornberrys
1998
as Mother Condor (voice)
TVHercules
1998
TVCatDog
1998
as Talluhla / Indian (voice)
TVDamon
1998
as Capt. Carol Czynencko
MovieWag the Dog
1997
as Liz Butsky
MovieAnastasia
1997
as Phlegmenkoff / Old Woman (voice)
Life... and Stuff
1997
as Christine
MovieBogus
1996
as Penny
TVSuperman: The Animated Series
1996
as Mad Harriet (voice)
TVThe Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
as Self
TVMADtv
1995
as Self - Hostess
TVEarthworm Jim
1995
as Queen Slug-for-a-Butt (voice)
TVFreakazoid!
1995
as Female Neighbor (voice)
MovieHarrison Bergeron
1995
as Diana Moon Glampers
TVThe Outer Limits
1995
as Lil Vaughn
MovieIn Search of Dr. Seuss
1994
as The Ad Woman
TVAaahh!!! Real Monsters
1994
as Gromble's Mom (voice)
MovieGypsy
1994
as Miss Cratchitt
The Martin Short Show
1994
as Alice Manoogan
TVDuckman
1994
as Mayor Gallagher (voice)
MovieDavid Copperfield
1993
as Betsey Trotwood (voice)
Friends of Gilda
1993
as Self
TVStar Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Ishka
MovieThe Trial of Red Riding Hood
1992
as Grandma
MovieFrosty Returns
1992
as Miss Carbuncle (voice)
TVBatman: The Animated Series
1992
as Rolling Pin (voice)
TVGoof Troop
1992
as Mrs. Willoughby (voice)
MovieThe Itsy Bitsy Spider
1992
as Music Teacher (voice)
MovieBoris and Natasha
1992
as Toots
MovieAll I Want For Christmas
1991
as Olivia
The Carol Burnett Show
1991
MovieStepping Out
1991
as Dorothy
TVRugrats
1991
as Aunt Miriam (voice)
MovieTed & Venus
1991
as Bag Lady
MovieToo Much Sun
1991
as Bitsy
Six Ladies Laughing
1990
as Self - Host
TVBobby's World
1990
MovieSesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
1990
as Edith Prickley (archive footage)
TVThe Simpsons
1989
as Apu's Mother (voice)
MovieWorth Winning
1989
as Claire Braudy
MovieRude Awakening
1989
as April Stool
MovieAndrea Martin... Together Again
1989
MovieThe Opening of SkyDome: A Celebration
1989
as Self
MovieSesame Street: Put Down the Duckie
1988
as Self
TVThe Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley
1988
MovieThe Best of SCTV
1988
Martha, Ruth & Edie
1988
as Ruth Morton
On Location: Women of the Night II
1988
as Self - Host
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
1988
Kid Safe: The Video
1988
as Kathy Tudor
MovieInnerspace
1987
as Waiting Room Patient
TVThe Tracey Ullman Show
1987
Roxie
1987
as Roxie Brinkerhoff
MovieClub Paradise
1986
as Linda White
MoviePMS - Premenstrual Syndrome
1985
as Hanna Champion
MovieMartin Short: Concert for the North Americas
1985
TVKate & Allie
1984
TVSCTV Channel
1983
MovieRome, Italian Style
1982
as Monica Magnani
MovieSoup for One
1982
as Concord Seductress
TVSCTV Network 90
1981
as Various
MovieFrom Cleveland
1980
as Various
MovieWholly Moses
1980
as Zipporah
MovieTorn Between Two Lovers
1979
as Steffie Conti
Teleplay
1976
TVSecond City Television
1976
as Self - Various Characters
MovieBlack Christmas
1974
as Phyl
MovieCannibal Girls
1973
as Gloria Wellaby
The David Steinberg Show
1972
MovieFoxy Lady
1971
as Girl Next Door
TVSesame Street
1969
as The Lecture Lady
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
TV77 Sunset Strip
1958
TVTony Awards
1956
as Self - Nominee
