Helen Martin

About

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 Victorious (and later the musical version, which was called Purlie), The Amen Corner and Tennessee Williams' Period of Adjustment. She was an original member of the American Negro Theater. She first became famous later in life for her guest role as Wanda on the television series Good Times, and later...

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American PlayhouseSeries • 1982Hill Street BluesSeries • 1981Full HouseSeries • 1987St. ElsewhereSeries • 1982The BillSeries • 1984Starsky & HutchSeries • 1975T. J. HookerSeries • 1982The JeffersonsSeries • 1975The Jamie Foxx ShowSeries • 1996Beverly Hills Cop IIIMovie • 1994BensonSeries • 1979Sanford and SonSeries • 1972The Wayans Bros.Series • 1995Good TimesSeries • 1974Hardcastle and McCormickSeries • 1983The FlashSeries • 1990MaudeSeries • 1972227Series • 1985The Parent 'HoodSeries • 1995The White ShadowSeries • 1978RootsSeries • 1977What's Happening!!Series • 1976Kiss the GirlsMovie • 1997Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the HoodMovie • 1996