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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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Something to Sing About

Helen Martin would have been no older than

90 in Something to Sing About

as 'Elderly Woman'.

Sat, Jun 10 2000

I Got the Hook-Up

Helen Martin was

88 in I Got the Hook-Up

as 'Grandmother'.

Wed, May 27 1998

Bulworth

Helen Martin was

88 in Bulworth

as 'Momma Doll'.

Fri, May 15 1998

Kiss the Girls

Helen Martin was

88 in Kiss the Girls

as 'Nana Cross'.

Mon, Sep 29 1997

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'.

Fri, Jan 12 1996

Beverly Hills Cop III

Helen Martin was

84 in Beverly Hills Cop III

as 'Grandma'.

Tue, May 24 1994

House Party 2

Helen Martin was

82 in House Party 2

as 'Mrs. Deevers'.

Wed, Oct 23 1991

Doc Hollywood

Helen Martin was

82 in Doc Hollywood

as 'Maddie, Welcoming Committee'.

Fri, Aug 02 1991

Night Angel

Helen Martin was

80 in Night Angel

as 'Sadie'.

Sat, Jun 02 1990

A Raisin in the Sun

Helen Martin was

79 in A Raisin in the Sun

as 'Mrs. Johnson'.

Wed, Feb 01 1989

Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2

Helen Martin was

79 in Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2

Sat, Sep 24 1988

Hollywood Shuffle

Helen Martin was

77 in Hollywood Shuffle

as 'Bobby's Grandmother'.

Fri, Mar 20 1987

Amos

Helen Martin was

76 in Amos

as 'Mrs. McKenzie'.

Sun, Sep 29 1985

Repo Man

Helen Martin was

74 in Repo Man

as 'Mrs. Parks'.

Fri, Mar 02 1984

The Jerk, Too

Helen Martin was

74 in The Jerk, Too

as 'Grandma Johnson'.

Fri, Jan 06 1984

Deal of the Century

Helen Martin was

74 in Deal of the Century

as 'Baptist #3'.

Fri, Nov 04 1983

Wacko

Helen Martin was

73 in Wacko

as 'Harbinger's Mother'.

Fri, Nov 12 1982

Better Late Than Never

Helen Martin was

70 in Better Late Than Never

Wed, Oct 17 1979

Lawman Without a Gun

Helen Martin was

69 in Lawman Without a Gun

as 'Mrs. Cartwright'.

Wed, May 30 1979

Dummy

Helen Martin was

69 in Dummy

as 'Mrs. Harrod'.

Sun, May 27 1979

Cindy

Helen Martin was

68 in Cindy

as 'Flower Lady'.

Fri, Mar 24 1978

A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich

Helen Martin was

68 in A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich

as 'Mrs. Bell'.

Wed, Dec 14 1977

Death Wish

Helen Martin was

65 in Death Wish

as 'Alma Lee Brown'.

Wed, Jul 24 1974

J.T.

Helen Martin was

60 in J.T.

as 'Mrs. Hill'.

Sat, Dec 13 1969

The Phenix City Story

Helen Martin was

45 in The Phenix City Story

as 'Helen Ward'.

Tue, Jul 19 1955

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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The Jamie Foxx Show

Helen Martin was

87+ in The Jamie Foxx Show

First Air Date
Wed, Aug 28 1996

The Parent 'Hood

Helen Martin was

85+ in The Parent 'Hood

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1995

The Wayans Bros.

Helen Martin was

85+ in The Wayans Bros.

as 'Mother Evans'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995

The Flash

Helen Martin was

81+ in The Flash

as 'Sadie Grosso'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1990

Full House

Helen Martin was

78+ in Full House

as 'Shirley'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1987

227

Helen Martin was

76+ in 227

as 'Pearl Shay'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985

The Bill

Helen Martin was

75+ in The Bill

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984

Hardcastle and McCormick

Helen Martin was

74+ in Hardcastle and McCormick

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1983

St. Elsewhere

Helen Martin was

73+ in St. Elsewhere

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982

T. J. Hooker

Helen Martin was

72+ in T. J. Hooker

as 'Mrs. Sears'.

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982

Hill Street Blues

Helen Martin was

71+ in Hill Street Blues

First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981

The Stockard Channing Show

Helen Martin was

70+ in The Stockard Channing Show

First Air Date
Mon, Mar 24 1980

Benson

Helen Martin was

70+ in Benson

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1979

The White Shadow

Helen Martin was

69+ in The White Shadow

as 'Old Woman'.

First Air Date
Mon, Nov 27 1978

Baby, I'm Back

Helen Martin was

68+ in Baby, I'm Back

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1978

What's Happening!!

Helen Martin was

67+ in What's Happening!!

First Air Date
Thu, Aug 05 1976

Starsky & Hutch

Helen Martin was

66+ in Starsky & Hutch

as 'Vivian Fellers'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975

The Jeffersons

Helen Martin was

65+ in The Jeffersons

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1975

That's My Mama

Helen Martin was

65+ in That's My Mama

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 04 1974

Good Times

Helen Martin was

64+ in Good Times

First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974

Maude

Helen Martin was

63+ in Maude

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972

Sanford and Son

Helen Martin was

62+ in Sanford and Son

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972