Andrea Martin, born on January fifteenth, nineteen forty-seven, is a celebrated American and Canadian actress and comedian, renowned for her remarkable versatility across television, film, and stage. She gained widespread recognition for her iconic roles in the television series SCTV and Great News, showcasing her unique comedic talent.
In the realm of film, Martin has left an indelible mark with her performances in notable movies such as Black Christmas, both the original in nineteen seventy-four and its two thousand six remake. Her filmography also includes acclaimed titles like Wag the Dog, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and its sequels, as well as Little Italy and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, released in two thousand twenty-three.
Beyond her film and television work, Martin is a prolific voice actress, contributing her talents to animated classics such as Anastasia, The Rugrats Movie, and Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. From two thousand twenty-one to two thousand twenty-four, she co-starred in the supernatural drama series Evil and has been a recurring presence on Only Murders in the Building since two thousand twenty-one.
Martin's theatrical achievements are equally impressive, having won Tony Awards for her performances in My Favorite Year and the two thousand thirteen revival of Pippin. Her Broadway credits include iconic productions like Candide, Oklahoma!, Fiddler on the Roof, Young Frankenstein, Exit the King, and Act One. Notably, she has received five nominations for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, a record in the award's history, and her first nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play came from the two thousand sixteen revival of Noises Off.