RIP: Martin Mull
Martin Mull died Thursday, June 27, 2024. Mr. Mull was 80.
After high school, Martin Mull attended the Rhode Island School of Design. He graduated from there with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and also a Master of Fine Arts in painting degree. Although most know Martin Mull for his comedic acting, he broke into show business as a musical comedian. He wrote “A Girl Named Johnny Cash” which peaked at 61 on the Country Charts in 1970. In 1972, Martin Mull’s first album was released. Between 1972 and 1979, Martin Mull had eight albums released. In 1998, his last album premiered. Martin Mull was cast in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman in 1976. This launched Mr. Mull into a new career as an actor in television and feature film roles.
Television appearances of Martin Mull include: Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (46 episodes); Fernwood Tonight (54 episodes); Wonder Woman; Laugh In (1977 – 78, 3 episodes); America 2-Night (65 episodes); Taxi; The Chevy Chase National Humor Test; Square Pegs; The Jerk, Too; Domestic Life (10 episodes); Lots of Luck; California Girls; The Magical World of Disney; TV 101 (2 episodes); It’s Gary Shandling’s Show (4 episodes); His & Hers (13 episodes); The Golden Girls; Dream On; The Jackie Thomas Show (18 episodes); Family Dog (10 episodes); The Larry Sanders Show (2 episodes); L.A. Law; Burke’s Law; Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman; The Drew Carey Show; Roseanne (46 episodes); The Simpsons; Family Guy; Sabrina the Teenage Witch (73 episodes); The Wild Thornberrys; Twice in a Lifetime; Recess (2 episodes); The Geena Davis Show; Dexter’s Laboratory; Teamo Supremo (10 episodes); The Ellen Show (18 episodes); Reba; Life with Bonnie (3 episodes); The Nick at Night Holiday Special; Reno 911; Danny Phantom (14 episodes); The War at Home (3 episodes); Gary Unmarried (2 episodes); My Boys (2 episodes); ‘Til Death (12 episodes); Mad Love; American Dad! (10 episodes); Two and a Half Men (6 episodes); Psych; Dads (19 episodes); Community (2 episodes); Veep (4 episodes); NICS: Los Angeles; Life in Pieces (4 episodes); I’m Sorry (7 episodes); Arrested Development (6 episodes); The Cool Kids (22 episodes); The Ranch (13 episodes); Brooklyn Nine-Nine; Not Dead Yet (3 episodes) and The Afterparty (2 episodes).
Feature film appearances of Martin Mull include: FM; Serial; My Bodyguard; Take This Job and Shove It; Mr. Mom; Clue; The Player; Mrs. Doubtfire and Jingle All the Way.
I first saw Martin Mull in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. Mr. Mull was either a natural born comedian or he learned to make his comedy seem so natural. What an amazing career he had making every project he was in better.
Out thoughts and prayers go out to Martin Mull’s family, friends and fans.
