Martin Mull, a versatile actor and comedian known for his roles in shows like 'Roseanne' and 'Arrested Development', passed away at the age of 80 on June 28, 2024.
Mull began his career as a songwriter, penning the semi-hit 'A Girl Named Johnny Cash' for singer Jane Morgan. He later gained national attention with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman', which led to his own show 'Fernwood Tonight'. Mull was also known for his appearances on The Tonight Show as a substitute host for Johnny Carson.
Mull is survived by his daughter and musician Wendy Haas, and his wife since 1982. His work appeared in gallery shows and in the Whitney and Metropolitan museums.
Throughout his career, Mull excelled in various creative disciplines and even did commercials for Red Roof Inn. He played Barth Gimble, the host of a local talk show in a midwestern town and twin to his 'Mary Hartman' character on 'Fernwood Tonight'. Mull also co-created and starred in the mockumentary 'A History of White People in America' on Cinemax. He wrote and starred in 1988's 'Rented Lips' alongside Robert Downey Jr., and later played private eye Gene Parmesan on 'Arrested Development'. Mull was nominated for an Emmy in 2016 for a guest run on Veep.
Martin Mull, a versatile actor and comedian known for his roles in shows like 'Roseanne' and 'Arrested Development', passed away at the age of 80 on June 28, 2024. The cause of death was not disclosed in any of the sources.
Mull began his career as a songwriter, penning the semi-hit 'A Girl Named Johnny Cash' for singer Jane Morgan. He later gained national attention with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman', which led to his own show 'Fernwood Tonight'. Mull was also known for his appearances on The Tonight Show as a substitute host for Johnny Carson.
Throughout his career, Mull excelled in various creative disciplines and even did commercials for Red Roof Inn. He played Barth Gimble, the host of a local talk show in a midwestern town and twin to his 'Mary Hartman' character on 'Fernwood Tonight'. Mull also co-created and starred in the mockumentary 'A History of White People in America' on Cinemax. He wrote and starred in 1988's 'Rented Lips' alongside Robert Downey Jr., and later played private eye Gene Parmesan on 'Arrested Development'. Mull was nominated for an Emmy in 2016 for a guest run on Veep.
Mull is survived by his daughter and musician Wendy Haas, and his wife since 1982. His work appeared in gallery shows and in the Whitney and Metropolitan museums.
First foray into show business was as a songwriter, penning the semi-hit 'A Girl Named Johnny Cash' for singer Jane Morgan.
Came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman'
Starred in his own show 'Fernwood Tonight' after being discovered at the Roxy on the Sunset Strip.
Known for excelling at every creative discipline imaginable and also for doing Red Roof Inn commercials.
Played Barth Gimble, the host of a local talk show in a midwestern town and twin to his 'Mary Hartman' character on 'Fernwood Tonight'
Got to be a real talk show host as a substitute for Johnny Carson on 'The Tonight Show'
Often played slightly sleazy, somewhat slimy and often smarmy characters.
Played Colonel Mustard in the 1985 movie adaptation of the board game 'Clue'
Co-created and starred in the mockumentary 'A History of White People in America' on Cinemax.
Wrote and starred in 1988's 'Rented Lips' alongside Robert Downey Jr.
Best known for his recurring role on several seasons on 'Roseanne', playing a warmer, less sleazy boss to the title character, an openly gay man whose partner was played by Fred Willard.
Later played private eye Gene Parmesan on 'Arrested Development'
Nominated for an Emmy in 2016 for a guest run on 'Veep'
Survived by his daughter and musician Wendy Haas, and his wife since 1982.
Work appeared in gallery shows and in the Whitney and Metropolitan museums.
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Martin Mull passed away at the age of 80.
Born in Chicago on Aug. 18, 1943.
Gained widespread attention in the 1970s with his roles in television shows 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' and 'Fernwood 2-Night'.
Played Garth Gimble on 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' and Barth Gimble on 'Fernwood 2-Night'.
Starred in the movie 'Clue' (1985) and television shows 'Roseanne' and 'Arrested Development'.
Played Bob Bradley on the political sitcom 'Veep'.
Recently seen on the Fox series 'The Cool Kids'.
Survived by his wife Wendy Mull and a daughter Maggie Mull.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role in the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ and the starring role in its spinoff, ‘Fernwood Tonight’.
He performed his music and comedy in Hollywood clubs in the 1970s before TV and movie success.
His daughter Maggie Mull confirmed his death at home on Thursday after a long illness.
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Martin Mull earned degrees from the Rhode Island School of Design.
He performed his music and comedy in Hollywood clubs in the 1970s before TV and movie success.
Norman Lear cast Mull as the wife beater on ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman’ in 1976, leading to his own show four months later.
Got to be a real talk show host as a substitute for Johnny Carson on ‘The Tonight Show’.
Played Barth Gimble, the host of a local talk show in a midwestern town and twin to his ‘Mary Hartman’ character on ‘Fernwood Tonight’.
Co-created and starred in the mockumentary ‘A History of White People in America’ on Cinemax.
Wrote and starred in 1988’s ‘Rented Lips’ alongside Robert Downey Jr.
Best known for his recurring role on several seasons on ‘Roseanne’, playing a warmer, less sleazy boss to the title character, an openly gay man whose partner was played by Fred Willard.
Later played private eye Gene Parmesan on ‘Arrested Development’
Survived by his daughter and musician Wendy Haas, and his wife since 1982.
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Martin Mull passed away at the age of 80.
He was remembered by colleagues for his talent and sense of humor.
Mull broke into TV in the 1970s with 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman' and its spinoff 'Fernwood Tonight'.
For his role on Veep, Mull was nominated for an Emmy in 2016 and won Gold Derby TV Award that year.
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