Meet Mae Martin, who is a Canadian performer known for their work in comedy, acting, and writing for screen. They achieved recognition for their starring role in the Netflix series Feel Good, which they also wrote.
Additionally, Martin has won two Canadian Comedy Awards as part of a comedy group called The Young and the Useless. Their work on Feel Good also earned them a nomination for a prestigious British TV award.
Mae Martin Biography
Mae Martin was born on May 2, 1987, in Toronto, Canada, and is now 35 years old. Mae went to The Second City, a school for comedy, acting, and writing. Mae’s job is being a comedian, actor, and screenwriter.
Mae is related to Daniel Chatto, who is their uncle, and Thomas Chatto, who is their grandfather. You can find more information about Mae on their website, maemartin.net.
Parents | Relatives
Mae Martin was born in Toronto, Canada on May 2, 1987, to parents Wendy Martin and James Chatto. Wendy is a writer and teacher, while James is a food writer and actor who appeared in the movie Lord of the Flies and on the stage in Jesus Christ Superstar.
Mae has an older brother who is an academic, and their uncle is artist and actor Daniel Chatto, who is married to Queen Elizabeth II’s niece Lady Sarah Chatto.
Mae’s family lived on the Greek island of Corfu for a few years, where Mae was baptized. Mae’s parents were fans of British and American comedy, and the family home was filled with recordings of shows like Monty Python’s Flying Circus, The Goon Show, Blackadder, and Steve Martin.
Education Background
Mae attended an all-girls school and performed on stage wearing the school uniform. According to Mae, growing up in Toronto was accepting of different s3xu@lities, and their parents were open-minded.
Career
Mae Martin is a comedian, writer, and actor from Canada who started their career in the comedy troupe “The Young and the Useless”. At the age of 16, Martin was nominated for the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award.
They have written for the sketch comedy series Baroness von Sketch Show and won two Canadian Screen Awards for Best Writing in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Series. In 2011, Martin moved to London to pursue British comedy and performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
They created and starred in the Channel 4/Netflix comedy series Feel Good, which explores addiction and privilege. Martin also wrote a book entitled Can Everyone Please Calm Down? A Guide to 21st Century Sexuality.
In 2022, Martin appeared in LOL: Last One Laughing Canada and had a recurring role in the HBO Max series The Flight Attendant. They are currently working on a “teen thriller comedy” with Netflix and two films with writing partner Joe Hampson.
Childhood Background
They had childhood obsessions with comedians like Bette Midler, The Kids in the Hall, Pee-wee Herman, and the Rocky Horror Show.
When they were 11 years old, they went to a comedy club and became addicted to stand-up comedy. Mae had an unusual childhood, and embracing their uniqueness helped them in their comedy career.
Struggles with Addiction
Unfortunately, Mae struggled with addiction and started using drugs. They eventually went to rehab, and the experience became the basis for some of their stand-up routines.
Mae left home at 16 due to their addiction, and abusive relationships became normalized in the nighttime scene. Mae recognized that putting a teenage girl in any industry could lead to people taking advantage of them.
Cultural Influences
Mae has been influenced by various movies, TV shows, and music, including Stand by Me, Beauty and the Beast, Waiting for Guffman, and the Spice Girls. These cultural influences have helped shape Mae’s comedic style and creativity.
Non-Binary | Queer
In 2021, Mae publicly came out as non-binary, meaning they do not identify as strictly male or female. Mae prefers to be referred to using they/them pronouns, although they are comfortable with, she/her pronouns as well.
They have dated both men and women and recently identified as bis3xu@l. In June 2021, Mae described themself as a queer person. Later in 2021, Mae had top surgery.
Age | Date of Birth
On May 2, 1987, Mae Martin was born. ((en.wikipedia.org)) Mae Martin is 35 years old right now.
Nationality | Ethnicity
Mae Martin’s nationality is Canadian ((thewikifeed.com))
Net Worth
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Children | Girlfriend
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