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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- Hill Street Blues (1981) Cast
- Full House (1987) as Shirley
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self (archive footage)
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Elderly Lady
- The Bill (1984) Cast
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Mrs. Sears
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Vivian Fellers
- The Jeffersons (1975) Cast
- Sanford and Son (1972) Cast
- The Jamie Foxx Show (1996) as Mother Superior
- 227 (1985) as Pearl Shay
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983) Cast
- Good Times (1974) Cast
- Maude (1972) Cast
- Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) as Loc Dog's Grandma
- The Flash (1990) as Sadie Grosso
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Mother Evans
- Benson (1979) Cast
- The Parent 'Hood (1995) Cast
- Roots (1977) as Aunt Sukey
- What's Happening!! (1976) as Millie
- The White Shadow (1978) as Old Woman
- Kiss the Girls (1997) as Nana Cross
- Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) as Grandma
- Death Wish (1974) as Alma Lee Brown
- That's My Mama (1974) Cast
- Repo Man (1984) as Mrs. Parks
- Doc Hollywood (1991) as Maddie, Welcoming Committee
- Bulworth (1998) as Momma Doll
- Baby, I'm Back (1978) Cast
- The Stockard Channing Show (1980) Cast
- Night Angel (1990) as Sadie
- House Party 2 (1991) as Mrs. Deevers
- Deal of the Century (1983) as Baptist #3
- Hollywood Shuffle (1987) as Bobby's Grandmother
- The Jerk, Too (1984) as Grandma Johnson
- I Got the Hook-Up (1998) as Grandmother
- Dummy (1979) as Mrs. Harrod
- Wacko (1982) as Harbinger's Mother
- Amos (1985) as Mrs. McKenzie
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Most-watched Helen Martin films currently: Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996), Kiss the Girls (1997), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), Death Wish (1974), Repo Man (1984).
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Selected TV credits: Hill Street Blues (1981), Full House (1987), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993), St. Elsewhere (1982), The Bill (1984).
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