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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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 10 2000

I Got the Hook-Up

Helen Martin was 88 in I Got the Hook-Up as 'Grandmother'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1998

Bulworth

Helen Martin was 88 in Bulworth as 'Momma Doll'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1998

Kiss the Girls

Helen Martin was 88 in Kiss the Girls as 'Nana Cross'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1996

Beverly Hills Cop III

Helen Martin was 84 in Beverly Hills Cop III as 'Grandma'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1994

House Party 2

Helen Martin was 82 in House Party 2 as 'Mrs. Deevers'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 23 1991

Doc Hollywood

Helen Martin was 82 in Doc Hollywood as 'Maddie, Welcoming Committee'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1991

Night Angel

Helen Martin was 80 in Night Angel as 'Sadie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 1990

A Raisin in the Sun

Helen Martin was 79 in A Raisin in the Sun as 'Mrs. Johnson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1989

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

Hollywood Shuffle

Helen Martin was 77 in Hollywood Shuffle as 'Bobby's Grandmother'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1987

Amos

Helen Martin was 76 in Amos as 'Mrs. McKenzie'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1985

Repo Man

Helen Martin was 74 in Repo Man as 'Mrs. Parks'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1984

The Jerk, Too

Helen Martin was 74 in The Jerk, Too as 'Grandma Johnson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 1984

Deal of the Century

Helen Martin was 74 in Deal of the Century as 'Baptist #3'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1983

Wacko

Helen Martin was 73 in Wacko as 'Harbinger's Mother'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1982

Better Late Than Never

Helen Martin was 70 in Better Late Than Never

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1979

Lawman Without a Gun

Helen Martin was 69 in Lawman Without a Gun as 'Mrs. Cartwright'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1979

Dummy

Helen Martin was 69 in Dummy as 'Mrs. Harrod'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 27 1979

Cindy

Helen Martin was 68 in Cindy as 'Flower Lady'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1977

Death Wish

Helen Martin was 65 in Death Wish as 'Alma Lee Brown'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1974

J.T.

Helen Martin was 60 in J.T. as 'Mrs. Hill'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1969

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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The Jamie Foxx Show

Helen Martin was 87+ in The Jamie Foxx Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 28 1996

The Parent 'Hood

Helen Martin was 85+ in The Parent 'Hood

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1995

The Wayans Bros.

Helen Martin was 85+ in The Wayans Bros. as 'Mother Evans'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 11 1995

The Flash

Helen Martin was 81+ in The Flash as 'Sadie Grosso'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1990

Full House

Helen Martin was 78+ in Full House as 'Shirley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1987

227

Helen Martin was 76+ in 227 as 'Pearl Shay'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985

The Bill

Helen Martin was 75+ in The Bill

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984

Hardcastle and McCormick

Helen Martin was 74+ in Hardcastle and McCormick

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1983

St. Elsewhere

Helen Martin was 73+ in St. Elsewhere

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982

T. J. Hooker

Helen Martin was 72+ in T. J. Hooker as 'Mrs. Sears'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982

Hill Street Blues

Helen Martin was 71+ in Hill Street Blues

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981

The Stockard Channing Show

Helen Martin was 70+ in The Stockard Channing Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 24 1980

Benson

Helen Martin was 70+ in Benson

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1979

The White Shadow

Helen Martin was 69+ in The White Shadow as 'Old Woman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 27 1978

Baby, I'm Back

Helen Martin was 68+ in Baby, I'm Back

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1978

What's Happening!!

Helen Martin was 67+ in What's Happening!!

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 05 1976

Starsky & Hutch

Helen Martin was 66+ in Starsky & Hutch as 'Vivian Fellers'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975

The Jeffersons

Helen Martin was 65+ in The Jeffersons

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1975

That's My Mama

Helen Martin was 65+ in That's My Mama

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 04 1974

Good Times

Helen Martin was 64+ in Good Times

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974

Maude

Helen Martin was 63+ in Maude

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972

Sanford and Son

Helen Martin was 62+ in Sanford and Son

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972