Andrea Martin, a renowned actress, has been hailed as "one of the funniest women on Broadway" by the New York Times. She has garnered numerous awards and nominations for her performances on the Great White Way.
Martin's Broadway debut in MY FAVORITE YEAR earned her the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Theatre World Award. She has since become the featured actress with the most Tony Award nominations in a musical, with a record number for her performances in CANDIDE, OKLAHOMA!, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, PIPPIN, and NOISES OFF.
Her impressive list of stage credits also includes the revival of EXIT THE KING, ACT ONE, and her one-person play NUDE NUDE TOTALLY NUDE. Martin has received Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Elliot Norton, and IRNE Awards for her performances.
In addition to her stage work, Martin has made a significant impact in television. She received two Emmy Awards for writing and an Emmy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Variety Series for her work on the legendary sketch comedy show SCTV. She also received a special Emmy Award for her contributions on SESAME STREET and had her own special for Showtime, ANDREA MARTIN, TOGETHER AGAIN.
Martin's television appearances also include HAIRSPRAY LIVE!, MODERN FAMILY, UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT, 30 ROCK, THE GOOD FIGHT, and HARLEM. She has also had recurring roles on the NBC comedy series GREAT NEWS and the Hulu series DIFFICULT PEOPLE.
In film, Martin has appeared in a wide range of projects, including CANNIBAL GIRLS, CLUB PARADISE, STEPPING OUT, ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS, WAG THE DOG, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, ALL OVER THE GUY, NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 3, MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING, and its sequels.
Martin has also written a critically acclaimed book, LADY PARTS, which was released by Harper Collins. She was recently awarded a star on the Canada Walk of Fame for her contributions to the entertainment industry.
Andrea Martin is a multi-talented award-winning actress who has made a lasting impact in the worlds of stage, television, and film.
