Biography
Who is Andrea Martin?
Early life and education
Andrea Martin Louise Martin was born in Portland, Maine, on January 15, 1947. Her parents were Sybil and John Papazian Martin. Her father operated a grocery chain called Martin's Foods. The family name was originally Papazian before her paternal grandfather changed it. Growing up in Maine, she attended Nathan Clifford School and later St. Joseph's Academy. She eventually graduated from Deering High School in 1965.
During her youth, she participated in school activities like the Dramatic Club and was named Miss Deering High in 1965. Her mother encouraged her interest in literature by reading classic works like The Raven and Paul Revere's Ride together. She also took piano lessons and performed at the Portland Museum of Art. After high school, she attended Emerson College to further her education.
Rise to fame on SCTV
After moving to Toronto in 1970, she found consistent work in the performing arts. In 1976, she joined the cast of the Canadian sketch comedy series SCTV. The show took place at a fictional television station named Melonville. She performed alongside cast members like John Candy, Eugene Levy, and Catherine O'Hara.
Her role as the station manager Edith Prickley became famous. She also played various characters, including Mrs. Falbo and the feminist host Libby Wolfson. Her talent for celebrity impressions allowed her to portray public figures ranging from Barbra Streisand to Mother Teresa. This work earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Variety Show in 1981.
Broadway and stage career
Andrea has an extensive history in theatre. She made her Broadway debut in 1992 for the musical My Favorite Year, winning a Tony Award. She later received Tony nominations for her work in shows like Candide, Oklahoma!, and Young Frankenstein. Her performance in the 2013 Broadway revival of Pippin earned her another Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. During that production, she famously performed the song No Time At All.
She performed in many other well-known stage productions, including The Rose Tattoo and Act One. Her one-woman show, Nude, Nude, Totally Nude, toured in Los Angeles and New York City. She received a Drama Desk Award for that performance. Her dedication to the stage has resulted in more nominations for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical than any other actress in the history of the award.
Film and television work
Her film career includes roles in horror movies like Cannibal Girls and Black Christmas. She is also widely recognized for playing Aunt Voula in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding film series. Other film credits include Wag the Dog, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and Little Italy. She has provided voice work for various animated films such as Anastasia and The Rugrats Movie.
On television, she appeared in the supernatural drama Evil from 2021 to 2024. She also took a recurring role on the series Only Murders in the Building. Her previous credits include appearances on Sesame Street as Wanda Falbo the Word Fairy and a role in the show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. She won Emmy Awards for writing in 1982 and 1983.
Birthday and age
Andrea Martin was born on January 15, 1947, which makes Andrea 79 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Andrea shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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