Sandy Martin

Born: 1949-03-03

Sandy Martin began her acting career at the age of 15 touring the country with Martha Raye in Good-bye Charley. After several East Coast touring productions she settled in New York City. Martin began working in many of New York City's esteemed theatres: Lincoln Center, La Mama, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Playwrights Horizon, The American Place Theatre acting in over 70 stage productions. After their enormous hit with the stage play, Hothouse by Megan Terry, Sandy wrote the screen adaptation which she packaged with her good friends, Amy Madigan and Ed Harris, both whom she acted with in the award winning world premiere of, Prairie Avenue by Edward Allen Baker, both in New York City. (at Est.) & Los Angeles's Callboard Theatre. Esparza/Katz Prod. quickly acquired Hothouse, and thus began a long working relationship with Moctesume Esparza and Robert Katz that lasted over ten years. Starting as a Development Executive, Sandy worked her way up to being the Associate Producer of the company, working on the critically acclaimed feature films: Milagro Bean Field Wars and Selena. She was also Associate Producer of Gettysburg for Turner and Bowl Of Beings starring the famed comedy troupe, Culture Clash for Great Performances on PBS. During her tenure with Esparza/Katz Prod., Martin wrote several treatments and screenplays; Underdogs, which was optioned by Avnet/Kerner (Risky Business, Fried Green Tomatoes), Thirteenth Duke, commissioned by Marchelo Danon (Producer of the original, La Cage aux Folles), The James Dean Story (Mini-series - Marvin Worth Prod.), she also co-wrote a musical revival of Reefer Madness with Dan Gerrity - directed by the late, great Ron Link. Martin penned Ms. Prez a screenplay that she co-authored with Patrick O'Neal about the first African American Woman President. Martin produced and directed two documentaries. The Great Meddler about the founding of the American Society for the Protection Of Cruelty To Animals) and The United Farm Workers - A Tribute to Caesar Chavez. The short, Lovely Rita, stars her friend, Cch Pounder - (The Shield) Martin was also President of Edward James Olmos's production company, Olmos Prod. at ABC for four years in early 2000. Thrilled to go back to acting, Martin was very happy to score a recurring role on HBO's drama, Big Love as the creepy he/she Selma Green, as well as the comedy, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, as Mac's Mom. Sandy has guest starred on numerous hit shows: CSI, Nip Tuck, Shameless, Saving Grace, Weeds, Cold Case, 2 Broke Girls, Parenthood, The Closer, Rizzoli & Isles etc. She looks forward to continuing her role as Grandma from Napoleon Dynamite for Fox's animated version of the 2004 mega indie hit. She played the lead in Tennessee William's last full-length play; A House Not Meant To Stand in it's critically acclaimed West Coast Premiere at the Fountain Theatre in 2011. Her performance was nominated for an Ovation Award - Best Female Lead in 2011.


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Luca

as Grandma Paguro (voice)
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Luca and his best friend Alberto experience an unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera. But...

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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

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Lovelace

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Story of Linda Lovelace, who is used and abused by the porn industry at the behest of her...

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A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him,...

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China Moon

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Extremities

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Real Genius

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Barfly

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as Susan Vale
Released: 2015-07-16

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One Night at McCool's

as Bingo Vendor Woman
Released: 2001-04-19

On an ordinary night, in an ordinary part of town, a beautiful young woman walks into a bar. Her...

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The Invisible Raptor

as Henrietta McCluckskey
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After a top-secret experiment goes wrong, a hyper-intelligent invisible raptor escapes the lab...

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Vendetta

as Kay Butler
Released: 1986-09-12

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Krippendorf's Tribe

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Released: 1998-02-27

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Female Perversions

as Trudy
Released: 1997-04-25

Eve Stephens, a beautiful and sexy high-powered attorney, is up for appointment as a judge. But...

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Ass Backwards

as Qwen
Released: 2013-01-21

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My Suicide

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After declaring that he's going to film himself committing suicide for a school project, Archie...

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A Very Sunny Christmas

as Mrs. McDonald
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Scalpel

as Sandy
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The Gambler, Part III: The Legend Continues

as Mrs. Dickey
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as Ultrasound Receptionist
Released: 1987-04-14

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Marlene

as Louella Parsons
Released: 2000-03-09

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The Patricia Neal Story

as 1st Woman
Released: 1981-12-08

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Adam & Steve

as Biker Chick
Released: 2005-04-24

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as Mrs. Johnny Cochran
Released: 2001-06-23

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as Gloria
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Robert Mitchum stars as a down-and-out ex-cop whose entanglement with a shady casino owner...

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The Gift of Love

as Jan's Mother
Released: 1978-12-08

Inspired by O. Henry's short story about a young bride and groom, each of whom foolishly--but...

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Prison Stories: Women on the Inside

as Counselor Pennell
Released: 1991-01-26

Three novels - three dramatic stories in the walls of the women's prison. The first story - a...

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Stars Are Already Dead

as Grandma
Released: 2016-01-01

After his mother's devastating death, Phoenix moves to LA where he meets two people change his...

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Farrell: For the People

as Newswoman
Released: 1982-10-18

Adventures of the DA's new lady assistant.

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Mosquito

as Annie
Released: 2022-05-07

A tale of sacrifice and showmanship told through rival doctors in the old west.

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Sizzle

as Freda's Assistant
Released: 1981-11-29

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The Head Thieves

as Judy Castillo
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Little Girl Lost

as Violet Young
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Carpool

as Peggy Ryan
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Sunset Stories

as Stu
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A dark comedy about two people's chase around Los Angeles to find a missing cooler.

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Grey's Anatomy

as Sally
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Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle’s Grey Sloan...

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Shameless

as Doctor
First aired: 2011-01-09

Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids,...

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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

as Office Manager
First aired: 2000-10-06

A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the...

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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

as Female Trucker
First aired: 2000-10-06

A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the...

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Desperate Housewives

as Woman
First aired: 2004-10-03

Looking down on her friends and family isn't a way of life for Mary Alice Young... it's a way of...

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Mom

as Lillian
First aired: 2013-09-23

Aan irreverent and outrageous take on true family love‐and dysfunction. Newly sober single mom...

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CSI: NY

as Mrs. Collins
First aired: 2004-09-22

Follow the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers identified...

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Without a Trace

as Iris Healy
First aired: 2002-09-26

The series follows the ventures of a Missing Persons Unit of the FBI in New York City.

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Weeds

as Doctor
First aired: 2005-08-07

After the unexpected death of her husband, a suburban mom resorts to selling weed to support her...

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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

as Mac's Mom
First aired: 2005-08-04

Four egocentric friends run a neighborhood Irish pub in Philadelphia and try to find their way...

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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

as Mrs. Mac
First aired: 2005-08-04

Four egocentric friends run a neighborhood Irish pub in Philadelphia and try to find their way...

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Rizzoli & Isles

as Kendra Dee
First aired: 2010-07-12

Perhaps their strikingly different personalities make the relationship between detective Jane...

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Falcon Crest

as Criminal Institute Hospital Floor Nurse
First aired: 1981-12-04

Falcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera which aired on the CBS network for...

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2 Broke Girls

as Ms. Pyle
First aired: 2011-09-19

Comedy about the unlikely friendship that develops between two very different young women who...

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The Closer

as Mrs. Wallingham
First aired: 2005-06-13

Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson transfers from Atlanta to LA to head up a special unit...

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The Twilight Zone

as uncredited
First aired: 1985-09-27

This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original...

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ER

as Sister Helen
First aired: 1994-09-19

ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by...

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ER

as Mrs. Zarian
First aired: 1994-09-19

ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by...

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Ray Donovan

as Sandy Patrick
First aired: 2013-06-30

Set in the sprawling mecca of the rich and famous, Ray Donovan does the dirty work for LA's top...

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Strong Medicine

as Iris Rawlings
First aired: 2000-07-23

The lives of staff in the womens' health clinic of a fictitious hospital in Philadelphia.

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My Name Is Earl

as Joy's Grandma
First aired: 2005-09-20

When petty criminal Earl Hickey wins the lottery, he sets off on a quest to repair his...

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Night Court

as Woman in First Row of Gallery #2
First aired: 1984-01-04

An eccentric fun-loving judge presides over an urban night court and all the silliness going on...

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Night Court

as Sister Mo
First aired: 1984-01-04

An eccentric fun-loving judge presides over an urban night court and all the silliness going on...

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Sliders

as Shirley Montana
First aired: 1995-03-22

In his basement in San Francisco, boy-genius Quinn Mallory unlocks the doorway to an infinite...

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Shooter

as Adele Poole
First aired: 2016-11-15

Bob Lee Swagger is an expert marksman living in exile who is coaxed back into action after...

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Lab Rats

as Greta
First aired: 2012-02-27

Leo is an ordinary teenager who has moved into a high-tech "smart'' house with his mother,...

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Hunter

as Iris Balzer
First aired: 1984-09-18

Hunter is an American police drama television series created by Frank Lupo, and starring Fred...

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Perception

as Shirley (Homeless Woman)
First aired: 2012-07-09

Dr. Daniel Pierce, a neuroscientist and professor, is recruited to help the federal government...

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The New Normal

as Miss Pepper
First aired: 2012-09-10

Los Angeles couple Bryan and David have successful careers and a loving relationship and are...

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Wander Over Yonder

as Dorothy (voice)
First aired: 2013-09-13

The adventures of Wander, an eternally-optimistic intergalactic traveler and constant do-gooder,...

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Make It or Break It

as Marge
First aired: 2009-06-22

Set in the world of competitive gymnastics, the series follows a group of teen Olympic hopefuls...

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Bravest Warriors

as Dolores (voice)
First aired: 2012-11-08

In the year 3085, Chris, Beth, Wallow and Danny, four teenage heroes-for-hire, warp through the...

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Playing House

as Mary Pat Caruso
First aired: 2014-04-29

A single-camera buddy comedy about what happens when two best friends come back together, just...

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Napoleon Dynamite

as uncredited
First aired: 2012-01-15

Napoleon Dynamite is an American animated sitcom based on the 2004 cult film of the same name....

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Hot Sluts

as Jackie
First aired: 2009-05-26

Endless cleavage, bitchy girl fights, and an 800-pound disco ball. All in one slutty nightclub.

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