Helen Martin
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...
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...
Known For
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
as Loc Dog's Grandma
Kiss the Girls
as Nana Cross
Death Wish
as Alma Lee Brown
Cast Credits
Something to Sing About
as Elderly Woman
I Got the Hook-Up
as Grandmother
Bulworth
as Momma Doll
Kiss the Girls
as Nana Cross
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
as Loc Dog's Grandma
Beverly Hills Cop III
as Grandma
House Party 2
as Mrs. Deevers
Doc Hollywood
as Maddie, Welcoming Committee
Night Angel
as Sadie
A Raisin in the Sun
as Mrs. Johnson
Hollywood Shuffle
as Bobby's Grandmother
Amos
as Mrs. McKenzie
Repo Man
as Mrs. Parks
The Jerk, Too
as Grandma Johnson
Deal of the Century
as Baptist #3
Wacko
as Harbinger's Mother
Lawman Without a Gun
as Mrs. Cartwright
Dummy
as Mrs. Harrod
Cindy
as Flower Lady
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
as Mrs. Bell
Death Wish
as Alma Lee Brown
J.T.
as Mrs. Hill
The Phenix City Story
as Helen Ward
Crew Credits
The Lady Confesses
Screenplay
Invisible Ghost
Screenplay