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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- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Elderly Lady
- Full House (1987) as Shirley
- Hill Street Blues (1981) Cast
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self (archive footage)
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Mrs. Sears
- The Bill (1984) Cast
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Vivian Fellers
- The Jamie Foxx Show (1996) as Mother Superior
- Sanford and Son (1972) Cast
- Good Times (1974) Cast
- 227 (1985) as Pearl Shay
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Mother Evans
- The Jeffersons (1975) Cast
- Benson (1979) Cast
- The Parent 'Hood (1995) Cast
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983) Cast
- Maude (1972) Cast
- Roots (1977) as Aunt Sukey
- The Flash (1990) as Sadie Grosso
- What's Happening!! (1976) as Millie
- Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) as Loc Dog's Grandma
- The White Shadow (1978) as Old Woman
- Kiss the Girls (1997) as Nana Cross
- That's My Mama (1974) Cast
- Death Wish (1974) as Alma Lee Brown
- Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) as Grandma
- Doc Hollywood (1991) as Maddie, Welcoming Committee
- Bulworth (1998) as Momma Doll
- Repo Man (1984) as Mrs. Parks
- Deal of the Century (1983) as Baptist #3
- The Stockard Channing Show (1980) Cast
- House Party 2 (1991) as Mrs. Deevers
- Wacko (1982) as Harbinger's Mother
- Baby, I'm Back (1978) Cast
- Amos (1985) as Mrs. McKenzie
- Night Angel (1990) as Sadie
- Cindy (1978) as Flower Lady
- I Got the Hook-Up (1998) as Grandmother
- Dummy (1979) as Mrs. Harrod
- Hollywood Shuffle (1987) as Bobby's Grandmother
- The Phenix City Story (1955) as Helen Ward
- Lawman Without a Gun (1979) as Mrs. Cartwright
- A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (1977) as Mrs. Bell
- A Raisin in the Sun (1989) as Mrs. Johnson
- The Jerk, Too (1984) as Grandma Johnson
- Invisible Ghost (1941) Screenplay
- Better Late Than Never (1979) Cast
- Something to Sing About (2000) as Elderly Woman
- Robert Townsend: Partners in Crime: Vol. 2 (1988) Cast
- J.T. (1971) as Mrs. Hill
- The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There (1985) Cast
- The Lady Confesses (1945) Screenplay
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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), Death Wish (1974), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), Doc Hollywood (1991).
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Selected TV credits: St. Elsewhere (1982), Full House (1987), Hill Street Blues (1981), Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993), T. J. Hooker (1982).
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