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Andrea Martin

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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.

Notable films

Where to start

Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

The Rugrats Movie

Appears in a KinoChain journey

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Appears in a KinoChain journey

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

As Rose

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3

As Aunt Voula

Innerspace

As Waiting Room Patient

The Producers

As Kiss Me-Feel Me

Wag the Dog

As Liz Butsky

Black Christmas

As Phyl

Chains

KinoChain journeys

Public chains that pass through their films — or name them as a bridge.

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The Show Must Go On

From Freddie Mercury's operatic excess to the raw defiance of punk, this chain traces how cinema captures the transformative power of self-expression.

8 films

The Long Goodbye to the Small Screen

A journey through the films that turned television's intimate glow into cinema's grand spectacle, and back again.

6 films

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