Biography
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, Cu…
Movies & TV Shows
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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) — Momma Dixon
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Grey's Anatomy (2005) — Sally
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Luca (2021) — Grandma Paguro (voice)
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Speed (1994) — Bartender
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Marley & Me (2008) — Lori
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Dumbo (2019) — Verna
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Seven Psychopaths (2012) — Tommy's Mother (uncredited)
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Shameless (2011) — Doctor
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Napoleon Dynamite (2004) — Grandma
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Desperate Housewives (2004) — Woman
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2 Broke Girls (2011) — Ms. Pyle
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48 Hrs. (1982) — Policewoman
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) — Office Manager
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) — Mac's Mom
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My Name Is Earl (2005) — Joy's Grandma
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Weeds (2005) — Doctor
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ER (1994) — Sister Helen
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Ray Donovan (2013) — Sandy Patrick
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CSI: NY (2004) — Mrs. Collins
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Lovelace (2013) — Ticket Lady
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Shooter (2016) — Adele Poole
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Mom (2013) — Lillian
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Some Kind of Beautiful (2014) — Susan Vale
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Jawbreaker (1999) — Nurse
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Nip/Tuck (2003) — Helen Holden
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Real Genius (1985) — Mrs. Meredith
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Rizzoli & Isles (2010) — Kendra Dee
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Sliders (1995) — Shirley Montana
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Barfly (1987) — Janice
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One Night at McCool's (2001) — Bingo Vendor Woman
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The Closer (2005) — Mrs. Wallingham
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Perception (2012) — Shirley (Homeless Woman)
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Without a Trace (2002) — Iris Healy
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The Twilight Zone (1985) — (segment "Nightcrawlers")
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The Unit (2006) — Woman with Cane
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Parenthood (2010) — Dog Breeder
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Lab Rats (2012) — Greta
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Transparent (2014) — Sandy
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Big Love (2006) — Selma Greene
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China Moon (1994) — Gun Saleswoman