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My Take
What draws me to Martin Mull is his refusal to be just one thing. Comedian, actor, voice artist, and a genuinely serious painter, he moved between high comedy and quiet craft without ever seeming to strain. From Colonel Mustard in Clue to deadpan turns on Roseanne, Sabrina, and Arrested Development, he had a gift for being the dry, unhurried presence that makes a scene land. I admire performers who treat versatility as play rather than ambition. His 2024 passing closed a career that always felt charmingly underrated, and I find myself wishing audiences had savored that quiet brilliance a little more while it lasted.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Martin Mull
- Name (Japanese)
- マーティン・マル
- Reading
- まーてぃん・まる
- Born
- August 18, 1943 – June 27, 2024
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- comedian / painter / television actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- New Canaan High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Martin Mull born?
August 18, 1943 – June 27, 2024.
Where is Martin Mull from?
Martin Mull is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Martin Mull do?
Martin Mull works as comedian, painter, television actor, film actor, voice actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.