Biography
Offbeat funnyman Martin Mull was born in Chicago, Illinois, the oldest of three children, and raised in Ohio. The blond-maned, blue-eyed comedian with the sad, droopy mustache first came in contact with the arts by honing in on his innate talents as a painter. In order to pay his art school tuition, he started organizing bands. At around the same time, he discovered that stand-up comedy was another way to allow his creative juices to flow. Martin's early recognition as a humorist led to a recording contract, and, over the years, he would be Grammy-nominated several times for a number of eccentric comedy albums. His gimmick and allure came in the form of a dry, humorless delivery and a bland, highly conservative-looking demeanor, which masked a sly, witty and ultra-hip philosophy. Gaining popularity in the 1970s, he finally broke into TV with the cult soap opera parody "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" (1976) in which he played Garth Gimble, a volatile wife abuser whose comeuppance occurred in the form of an aluminum Christmas tree (impaled) in his home closet. Martin was so popular on the show that he was resurrected in the spin-off series "Fernwood 2 Night" (1977) as twin brother Barth Gimble, who was a co-host of the town's television program along with Fred Willard's Jerry Hubbard character. After this peak, Martin became a sought-after guest on the talk show circuit, not to mention variety specials and TV movies. He tried his hand at producing and starring in his own sitcom "Domestic Life" (1984) but the series failed. He also added his special brand of merriment to films over the years, some of them being decent, such as FM (1978), Serial (1980), Mr. Mom (1983) and Clue (1985) in the role of the tweedy-looking Colonel Mustard, while most have been either formula schtick or just plain drivel, as in Take This Job and Shove It (1981), Rented Lips (1988), which he produced and wrote, Cutting Class (1989), Far Out Man (1990) with Cheech & Chong, and Mr. Write (1994). Martin's first passion has always been art and the distinguished multi-media artist's work has been showcased in galleries throughout the world. He also authored the book "Painting, Drawing and World," which is a compilation of ten years of his work. Mull is married to a composer and musician, Wendy, and they have a daughter. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Gary Brumburgh
Acted in 128
2020s
- 2023
- 2022
Melons
Mr. Sunnyside
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2016
- 2015
- 2013
Dads
Crawford Whittemore · 19 episodes
- 2012
- 2011
And They're Off
Ken Sanders
Oliver's Ghost
Clive
Mad Love
Kurt Grabowski · 1 episode
Working Class
Mr. Parker · 1 episode
- 2010
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
(archive footage)
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2006
Crumbs
Tom · 1 episode
- 2005
Danny Phantom: The Ultimate Enemy
Vlad Masters (voice)
Hopeless Pictures
TV
Come Away Home
Barney
- 2004
A Boyfriend for Christmas
Martin Grant
- 2003
- 2002
The Year That Trembled
Wayne Simonelli
- 2001
Kristin
Wayne Davenport · 1 episode
Sister Mary Explains It All
Skeptical Husband
- 2000
Attention Shoppers
Charles
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
Over the Top
TV
Beverly Hills Family Robinson
Doug Robinson
- 1996
Edie & Pen
Johnnie Sparkle
- 1995
- 1994
How the West Was Fun
Bart Gafooley
Mr. Write
Dan Barnes
- 1993
The Day My Parents Ran Away
Norman Roberts
Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's
“Love Thy Neighbor" Host
Family Dog
Skip Binsford (voice) · 10 episodes
- 1992
The Jackie Thomas Show
Doug Talbot · 18 episodes
Dance with Death
Art
- 1991
Ted & Venus
Ted's Attorney
- 1990
Far Out Man
Psychiatrist
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Portrait of a White Marriage
Martin Mull
Rented Lips
Archie Powell
- 1987
O.C. and Stiggs
Pat Coletti
Home Is Where the Hart Is
Carson Boundy
Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge
Movie
- 1986
Fast Times
Buck Whitman · 1 episode
The Boss' Wife
Tony Dugdale
Pecos Bill
Governor Ambrose Peasley
- 1985
George Burns Comedy Week
TV
California Girls
Elliot
Lots of Luck
Frank Maris
- 1984
The Jerk, Too
Gambler (uncredited)
Domestic Life
Martin Crane · 10 episodes
- 1983
Sunset Limousine
Mel Shaver (uncredited)
Flicks
Tang / Arthur Lyle
- 1982
Square Pegs
TV
Twilight Theatre
Movie
- 1981
Take This Job and Shove It
Dick Ebersol
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
The T.V. Show
Movie
Presenting Susan Anton
TV
- 1978
FM
Eric Swan
A Different Approach
Movie
- 1977
Fernwood 2 Night
Barth Gimble · 65 episodes
- 1976
- 1975
Wrote 5
1990s
- 1992
Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday
Writer
1980s
- 1988
Portrait of a White Marriage
Writer
Rented Lips
Writer
- 1986
The History of White People in America: Volume II
Writer
- 1985
The History of White People in America
Writer
Produced 3
1990s
- 1992
Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday
Executive Producer
1980s
- 1988
Portrait of a White Marriage
Executive Producer
Rented Lips
Executive Producer
Sound 2
1970s
- 1979
The T.V. Show
Musician
- 1971
Jump
Music Producer
Other crew 1
1990s
- 1992
Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday
Creator
Created 1
1980s
- 1984
Domestic Life
Creator
Appearances27
2020s
- 2026
- 2023
The Water Is Finally Blue: The Untold Story of Robert Altman's O.C. and Stiggs
Self – Interviewee (voice)
- 2022
Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2010s
- 2013
Tim's Vermeer
Himself
- 2012
2000s
- 2005
- 2003
1990s
- 1999
Yesterday's Tomorrows
Self
- 1998
- 1996
The Brown Blues
Himself
- 1993
- 1992
Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday
Self
1980s
- 1988
An All-Star Toast to the Improv
Self
- 1987
Martin Mull Live from North Ridgeville, Ohio
Self
- 1986
The History of White People in America: Volume II
Himself - Host
- 1985
The History of White People in America
Host
- 1982
Twilight Theater II
Self- Guest
Magic with the Stars
Self
1960s
- 1962
- 1961
No release date
The Tom and Dick Smothers Brothers Special II
Self