Where to watch Helen Martin in the UK
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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. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Amanda Frankie (née Fox) and William Martin, a minister. Martin was a Broadway character actress for many decades, debuting in Orson Welles' production of Native Son in 1941. She appeared in at least a dozen Broadway shows including Jean Genet's The Blacks, Raisin from 1973 to 1975, Ossie Davis' Purlie Vic…
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- The Bill (1984) Cast
- The Jeffersons (1975) Cast
- Full House (1987) as Shirley
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Elderly Lady
- Hill Street Blues (1981) Cast
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Mrs. Sears
- American Playhouse (1982) as Mrs. Johnson
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Vivian Fellers
- The Jamie Foxx Show (1996) as Mother Superior
- Maude (1972) Cast
- The Parent 'Hood (1995) Cast
- Good Times (1974) Cast
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Mother Evans
- Sanford and Son (1972) Cast
- The Flash (1990) as Sadie Grosso
- Benson (1979) Cast
- 227 (1985) as Pearl Shay
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983) Cast
- The White Shadow (1978) as Old Woman
- Kiss the Girls (1997) as Nana Cross
- Roots (1977) as Aunt Sukey
- What's Happening!! (1976) as Millie
- Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) as Grandma
- Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) as Loc Dog's Grandma
- Death Wish (1974) as Alma Lee Brown
- That's My Mama (1974) Cast
- Doc Hollywood (1991) as Maddie, Welcoming Committee
- Repo Man (1984) as Mrs. Parks
- Bulworth (1998) as Momma Doll
- The Stockard Channing Show (1980) Cast
- Deal of the Century (1983) as Baptist #3
- I Got the Hook-Up (1998) as Grandmother
- Night Angel (1990) as Sadie
- Hollywood Shuffle (1987) as Bobby's Grandmother
- House Party 2 (1991) as Mrs. Deevers
- Baby, I'm Back (1978) Cast
- The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There (1985) Cast
- J.T. (1971) as Mrs. Hill
- Lawman Without a Gun (1979) as Mrs. Cartwright
- The Phenix City Story (1955) as Helen Ward
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Most-watched Helen Martin films currently: Kiss the Girls (1997), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996), Death Wish (1974), Doc Hollywood (1991).
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Selected TV credits: The Bill (1984), The Jeffersons (1975), Full House (1987), St. Elsewhere (1982), Hill Street Blues (1981).
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