Martin Mull Biography

Fast Facts

• Received his Master in Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design
• Studied art in Italy before settling in the Boston area and getting involved in the improvisational comedy and folk music scenes
• Started writing songs and performing when he was still a student and struggling artist
• His first album, "In the Soop," was with the group Soop, but he would later record under his own name
• Quote: "There are certain people you can see after six months or a year and pick up right at the next second and just continue your journey․ And to me that's the definition of a true friend․"
• Has voiced characters for several animated TV shows, including "Danny Phantom" and "Freakazoid!"
• Was required to portray twin brothers for his first major TV appearance in the 1970s series "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman․"
• Contributed to several TV and radio commercials throughout his career, including those for Pizza Hut and Red Roof Inn
• An avid painter, his work has been commissioned by author Joyce Carol Oates and actor Steve Martin
• Enjoys contributing to the music scene and is known to give his on-stage performances a comedic twist