Martin Mull
Born
August 18, 1943
Died
June 27, 2024 (80 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Offbeat funnyman Martin Mull was born in Chicago, Illinois, the oldest of three children, and raised in Ohio. The blond-maned, blue-eyed comedian with the sad, droopy mustache first came in contact with the arts by honing in on his innate talents as a painter. In order to pay his art school tuition, he started organizing bands. At around the same time, he discovered that stand-up comedy was another way to allow his creative juices to flow.
Martin's early recognition as a humorist led to a recording contract, and, over the years, he would be Grammy-nominated several times for a number of eccentric comedy albums. His gimmick and allure came in the form of a dry, humorless delivery and a bland, highly conservative-looking demeanor, which masked a sly, witty and ultra-hip philosophy.
Gaining popularity in the 1970s, he finally broke into TV with the cult soap opera parody "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" (1976) in which he played Garth Gimble, a volatile wife abuser whose comeuppance occurred in the form of an aluminum Christmas tree (impaled) in his home closet. Martin was so popular on the show that he was resurrected in the spin-off series "Fernwood 2 Night" (1977) as twin brother Barth Gimble, who was a co-host of the town's television program along with Fred Willard's Jerry Hubbard character.
After this peak, Martin became a sought-after guest on the talk show circuit, not to mention variety specials and TV movies. He tried his hand at producing and starring in his own sitcom "Domestic Life" (1984) but the series failed. He also added his special brand of merriment to films over the years, some of them being decent, such as FM (1978), Serial (1980), Mr. Mom (1983) and Clue (1985) in the role of the tweedy-looking Colonel Mustard, while most have been either formula schtick or just plain drivel, as in Take This Job and Shove It (1981), Rented Lips (1988), which he produced and wrote, Cutting Class (1989), Far Out Man (1990) with Cheech & Chong, and Mr. Write (1994).
Martin's first passion has always been art and the distinguished multi-media artist's work has been showcased in galleries throughout the world. He also authored the book "Painting, Drawing and World," which is a compilation of ten years of his work. Mull is married to a composer and musician, Wendy, and they have a daughter. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Gary Brumburgh
Known For
The Water Is Finally Blue: The Untold Story of Robert Altman's O.C. and Stiggs
Self – Interviewee (voice)
2023
Not Dead Yet
Monty Waxberg · (3 episodes)
2023
Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2022
Maggie
Zach · (1 episode)
2022
Melons
Mr. Sunnyside
2022
The Afterparty
Sheriff Reardon · (2 episodes)
2022
Bless This Mess
Martin · (1 episode)
2019
The Cool Kids
Charlie · (22 episodes)
2018
A Futile and Stupid Gesture
Modern Doug
2018
The Ranch
Jerry · (2 episodes)
2016
Life in Pieces
Gary Timpkins · (4 episodes)
2015
Tim's Vermeer
Himself
2013
Ha/lf
Grandpa Rich
2013
Dads
Crawford · (19 episodes)
2013
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Walter Peralta · (1 episode)
2013
Norm Macdonald Live
Self · (1 episode)
2013
Veep
Bob Bradley · (4 episodes)
2012
Inside Comedy
Self · (1 episode)
2012
And They're Off
Ken Sanders
2011
Oliver's Ghost
Clive
2011
Franklin & Bash
Judge Gavin Flannigan · (1 episode)
2011
Working Class
Mr. Parker · (1 episode)
2011
Bob's Burgers
Shopkeeper (voice) · (1 episode)
2011
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
(archive footage)
2010
Killers
Holbrook
2010
Eastwick
(1 episode)
2009
NCIS: Los Angeles
Edward O'Boyle · (1 episode)
2009
Community
George Perry · (2 episodes)
2009
Gary Unmarried
(2 episodes)
2008
My Boys
(1 episode)
2006
'Til Death
Mr. White · (2 episodes)
2006
'Til Death
Whitey · (2 episodes)
2006
Psych
Highway Harry · (1 episode)
2006
Relative Strangers
Jeffry Morton
2006
Crumbs
(1 episode)
2006
The War at Home
(3 episodes)
2005
Hopeless Pictures
(8 episodes)
2005
The Aristocrats
Self
2005
American Dad!
Father Donovan (voice) · (9 episodes)
2005
Come Away Home
Barney
2005
A Boyfriend for Christmas
Martin Grant
2004
Danny Phantom
Vlad Masters / Vlad Plasmius (voice) · (12 episodes)
2004
Arrested Development
Gene Parmesan · (6 episodes)
2003
Two and a Half Men
Russell · (6 episodes)
2003
Reno 911!
New Dangle - Lieutenant Jim Kringle · (1 episode)
2003
3-South
(13 episodes)
2002
Less than Perfect
Buddy · (1 episode)
2002
Half & Half
Bob Tyrell · (1 episode)
2002
Life with Bonnie
Lenord · (3 episodes)
2002
The Year That Trembled
Wayne Simonelli
2002
Teamo Supremo
(39 episodes)
2002
Reba
(1 episode)
2001
The Ellen Show
Ed Munn · (18 episodes)
2001
Kristin
Wayne Davenport · (1 episode)
2001
Sister Mary Explains It All
Skeptical Husband
2001
Attention Shoppers
Charles
2000
Daddio
Walter · (1 episode)
2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Gideon Hutton · (1 episode)
1999
Twice in a Lifetime
(1 episode)
1999
Yesterday's Tomorrows
Self
1999
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Self · (7 episodes)
1999
Family Guy
Mr. Harris (voice) · (1 episode)
1999
Zack and Reba
Virgil Payne
1998
Richie Rich's Christmas Wish
Richard Rich
1998
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist · (40 episodes)
1998
Hollywood Squares
(15 episodes)
1998
The Wild Thornberrys
Dennis Tucker (voice) · (1 episode)
1998
Over the Top
(1 episode)
1997
Just Shoot Me!
Stan · (1 episode)
1997
Beverly Hills Family Robinson
Doug Robinson
1997
Jingle All the Way
D.J.
1996
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Willard Kraft · (73 episodes)
1996
Edie & Pen
Johnnie Sparkle
1996
Dexter's Laboratory
M.A.R. 10 (voice) · (1 episode)
1996
Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen
Quote Reader
1996
The Drew Carey Show
Martin Mull (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1995
How the West Was Fun
Bart Gafooley
1994
Mr. Write
Dan Barnes
1994
Burke's Law
Wayne Hudson · (1 episode)
1994
The Day My Parents Ran Away
Norman Roberts
1993
Mrs. Doubtfire
Justin Gregory
1993
Intimate Portrait
Self · (1 episode)
1993
The Nanny
Martin Mull · (1 episode)
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
(1 episode)
1993
Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's
“Love Thy Neighbor" Host
1993
Family Dog
Skip Binsford (voice) · (11 episodes)
1993
The Jackie Thomas Show
Doug Talbot · (18 episodes)
1992
Miracle Beach
Donald Burbank
1992
The Larry Sanders Show
Martin Mull · (2 episodes)
1992
The Player
Martin Mull
1992
Dance with Death
Art
1992
Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday
Self
1992
Ted & Venus
Ted's Attorney
1991
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth
Self
1991
Get a Life
Sandy Connors · (1 episode)
1990
Parker Lewis Can't Lose
Mr. Tompkins · (1 episode)
1990
Dream On
Dr. Klein, Martin's Therapist · (1 episode)
1990
Far Out Man
Psychiatrist
1990
His & Hers
Doug Lambert · (13 episodes)
1990
Ski Patrol
Maris
1990
The Simpsons
Seth (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
America's Funniest Home Videos
(1 episode)
1989
Think Big
Dr. Bruekner
1989
Cutting Class
William Carson III
1989
TV 101
Dwight Kincheloe · (2 episodes)
1988
Roseanne
Leon Carp · (27 episodes)
1988
Portrait of a White Marriage
Martin Mull
1988
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Self · (2 episodes)
1988
An All-Star Toast to the Improv
Self
1988
Rented Lips
Archie Powell
1987
Martin Mull Live from North Ridgeville, Ohio
Self
1987
O.C. and Stiggs
Pat Coletti
1987
Home Is Where the Hart Is
Carson Boundy
1987
Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge
1987
L.A. Law
Jerry Schiff · (1 episode)
1986
Fast Times
Buck Whitman · (1 episode)
1986
The Boss' Wife
Tony Dugdale
1986
Pecos Bill
Governor Ambrose Peasley
1986
The History of White People in America: Volume II
Himself - Host
1986
Clue
Colonel Mustard
1985
Tall Tales & Legends
Governor Ambrose Peasley · (1 episode)
1985
George Burns Comedy Week
(1 episode)
1985
The Golden Girls
Jimmy · (1 episode)
1985
The History of White People in America
Host
1985
California Girls
Elliot
1985
Lots of Luck
Frank Maris
1985
Bad Manners
Warren Fitzpatrick
1984
Domestic Life
Martin Crane · (10 episodes)
1984
Sunset Limousine
Mel Shaver (uncredited)
1983
Flicks
Tang / Arthur Lyle
1983
Mr. Mom
Ron
1983
Private School
Drug Store Clerk (uncredited)
1983
Grandpa, Will You Run with Me?
Self - Sketch Performer
1983
Square Pegs
(1 episode)
1982
Twilight Theatre
1982
Magic with the Stars
1982
Take This Job and Shove It
Dick Ebersol
1981
My Bodyguard
Mr. Peache
1980
Serial
Harvey
1980
The Chevy Chase National Humor Test
1979
Presenting Susan Anton
(1 episode)
1979
Taxi
Roger Chapman · (1 episode)
1978
FM
Eric Swan
1978
America 2-Night
Barth Gimble · (65 episodes)
1978
A Different Approach
1978
Laugh-In
Guest Performer · (3 episodes)
1977
Fernwood 2 Night
Barth Gimble · (65 episodes)
1977
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
(325 episodes)
1976
Wonder Woman
Hamlin Rule · (1 episode)
1975
Cher
Self · (1 episode)
1975
Dinah!
Self · (1 episode)
1974
Rock Concert
Self · (1 episode)
1973
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (26 episodes)
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host · (12 episodes)
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1961
The Wonderful World of Disney
(1 episode)
1954