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Helen Martin

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Helen Dorothy Martin (July 23, 1909 – March 25, 2000) was an American actress of stage and television who is perhaps most well known for her role in the sitcom 227 as Marla Gibbs' neighbor Pearl. Martin was born in St
Born: Fri, Jul 23 1909
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Death: Sat, Mar 25 2000
Helen Martin is 90 years old
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Poster of Something to Sing About
Something to Sing About
Helen Martin would have been no older than 90 in Something to Sing About as 'Elderly Woman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 10 2000
Poster of I Got the Hook-Up
I Got the Hook-Up
Helen Martin was 88 in I Got the Hook-Up as 'Grandmother'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1998
Poster of Bulworth
Bulworth
Helen Martin was 88 in Bulworth as 'Momma Doll'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1998
Poster of Kiss the Girls
Kiss the Girls
Helen Martin was 88 in Kiss the Girls as 'Nana Cross'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 29 1997
Poster of Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Helen Martin was 86 in Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood as 'Loc Dog's Grandma'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1996
Poster of Beverly Hills Cop III
Beverly Hills Cop III
Helen Martin was 84 in Beverly Hills Cop III as 'Grandma'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1994
Poster of House Party 2
House Party 2
Helen Martin was 82 in House Party 2 as 'Mrs. Deevers'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 23 1991
Poster of Doc Hollywood
Doc Hollywood
Helen Martin was 82 in Doc Hollywood as 'Maddie, Welcoming Committee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1991
Poster of Night Angel
Night Angel
Helen Martin was 80 in Night Angel as 'Sadie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 1990
Poster of A Raisin in the Sun
A Raisin in the Sun
Helen Martin was 79 in A Raisin in the Sun as 'Mrs. Johnson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1989
Poster of Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Helen Martin was 79 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 24 1988
Poster of Hollywood Shuffle
Hollywood Shuffle
Helen Martin was 77 in Hollywood Shuffle as 'Bobby's Grandmother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1987
Poster of Amos
Amos
Helen Martin was 76 in Amos as 'Mrs. McKenzie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Repo Man
Repo Man
Helen Martin was 74 in Repo Man as 'Mrs. Parks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1984
Poster of The Jerk, Too
The Jerk, Too
Helen Martin was 74 in The Jerk, Too as 'Grandma Johnson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 1984
Poster of Deal of the Century
Deal of the Century
Helen Martin was 74 in Deal of the Century as 'Baptist #3'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1983
Poster of Wacko
Wacko
Helen Martin was 73 in Wacko as 'Harbinger's Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1982
Poster of Better Late Than Never
Better Late Than Never
Helen Martin was 70 in Better Late Than Never
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1979
Poster of Lawman Without a Gun
Lawman Without a Gun
Helen Martin was 69 in Lawman Without a Gun as 'Mrs. Cartwright'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1979
Poster of Dummy
Dummy
Helen Martin was 69 in Dummy as 'Mrs. Harrod'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 27 1979
Poster of Cindy
Cindy
Helen Martin was 68 in Cindy as 'Flower Lady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1978
Poster of A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
Helen Martin was 68 in A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich as 'Mrs. Bell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1977
Poster of Death Wish
Death Wish
Helen Martin was 65 in Death Wish as 'Alma Lee Brown'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1974
Poster of J.T.
J.T.
Helen Martin was 60 in J.T. as 'Mrs. Hill'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1969
Poster of The Phenix City Story
The Phenix City Story
Helen Martin was 45 in The Phenix City Story as 'Helen Ward'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 19 1955

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Jamie Foxx Show
The Jamie Foxx Show
Helen Martin was 87+ in The Jamie Foxx Show
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Wed, Aug 28 1996
Poster of The Parent 'Hood
The Parent 'Hood
Helen Martin was 85+ in The Parent 'Hood
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1995
Poster of The Wayans Bros.
The Wayans Bros.
Helen Martin was 85+ in The Wayans Bros. as 'Mother Evans'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995
Poster of The Flash
The Flash
Helen Martin was 81+ in The Flash as 'Sadie Grosso'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1990
Poster of Full House
Full House
Helen Martin was 78+ in Full House as 'Shirley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1987
Poster of 227
227
Helen Martin was 76+ in 227 as 'Pearl Shay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Helen Martin was 75+ in The Bill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Hardcastle and McCormick
Hardcastle and McCormick
Helen Martin was 74+ in Hardcastle and McCormick
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1983
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Helen Martin was 73+ in St. Elsewhere
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Helen Martin was 72+ in T. J. Hooker as 'Mrs. Sears'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Helen Martin was 71+ in Hill Street Blues
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of The Stockard Channing Show
The Stockard Channing Show
Helen Martin was 70+ in The Stockard Channing Show
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Mon, Mar 24 1980
Poster of Benson
Benson
Helen Martin was 70+ in Benson
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Thu, Sep 13 1979
Poster of The White Shadow
The White Shadow
Helen Martin was 69+ in The White Shadow as 'Old Woman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 27 1978
Poster of Baby, I'm Back
Baby, I'm Back
Helen Martin was 68+ in Baby, I'm Back
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Mon, Jan 30 1978
Poster of What's Happening!!
What's Happening!!
Helen Martin was 67+ in What's Happening!!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 05 1976
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Helen Martin was 66+ in Starsky & Hutch as 'Vivian Fellers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
Helen Martin was 65+ in The Jeffersons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1975
Poster of That's My Mama
That's My Mama
Helen Martin was 65+ in That's My Mama
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 04 1974
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
Helen Martin was 64+ in Good Times
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974
Poster of Maude
Maude
Helen Martin was 63+ in Maude
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
Helen Martin was 62+ in Sanford and Son
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972