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Maria Bamford Biography (1970-)

Full name, Maria Elizabeth Sheldon Bamford; born September 3, 1970, in Port Hueneme, CA; raised in Duluth, MN; daughter of Joel (a dermatologist) and Marilyn (a therapist) Bamford. Addresses: Agent: Omnipop Talent Agency, 10700 Ventura Blvd., Second Floor, Studio City, CA 91604.

Nationality

American

Gender

Female

Occupation

Actress, comedian, voice performer, writer

Birth Details

September 3, 1970

Port Hueneme, California, United States

Famous Works

• CREDITS
• Television Appearances
• Series
• Voice of Shriek Dubois, CatDog (animated), Nickelodeon, c. 1998-2004
• Herself, The Comedians of Comedy, Comedy Central, beginning c. 2006
• Also provided a voice for the animated series The Crib, Fox; and appeared in Toys.
• Miniseries
• Herself, Heroes of Comedy: Women on Top, Comedy Central, 2003
• Movies
• Newscaster, Denial (also known as Something about Sex), Cinemax, 1998
• Specials
• Comedy Central Presents: Maria Bamford, Comedy Central, 2001
• The World Comedy Tour: Melbourne 2003, Comedy Central, 2003
• Episodic
• Fiddler, "Bloodlust," Mystery Science Theater 3000 (also known asMST3K, MST 3000, Mystery Science Theater Hour, The Mystery Science Theater Hour, Mystery Science Theater 2000, and Mystery Science Theatre 3000), Comedy Central, 1994
• Christy, "The Band," The Tom Show, The WB, 1998
• Voice of Iggy's mother, "Arnold Betrays Iggy/Helga and the Nanny," HeyArnold! (animated), Nickelodeon, 1998
• Voice of Mayor Dixie, "Arnold's Thanksgiving," Hey Arnold! (animated), Nickelodeon, 1998
• Sandy, "Death & Violins," Dharma & Greg, ABC, 1999
• Voice of journal writing instructor, Home Movies (animated), UPN,1999
• Voice of Mayor Dixie and Stinky's grandmother, "Eugene's Birthday/Stinky's Pumpkin," Hey Arnold! (animated), Nickelodeon, 1999
• Herself, The Martin Short Show, syndicated, 1999
• Guest, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, NBC, 1999, 2000
• Dora, "Not the Pilot," The Trouble with Normal, ABC, 2000
• Guest, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, NBC, 2001
• Herself, Win Ben Stein's Money, Comedy Central, 2001
• Guest, Late Friday, NBC, 2001, 2002
• Stand-up comedian, Premium Blend, Comedy Central, c. 2002
• Voice of sex education teacher, "For Pet's Sake," Hey Monie! (animated), Black Entertainment Television, 2003
• Comedian, Funny Money, Game Show Network, 2003
• Herself, Stand Up!, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2004
• Dennis Miller, CNBC, 2004
• Herself, The Glass House, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2004, 2005
• Voice, "Porcelain Birds," Tom Goes to the Mayor (animated), Cartoon Network, 2005
• Herself, Comedy Factory, 2005
• Guest, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, CBS, 2005
• Guest, Rove Live, 10 Network (Australia), 2005
• Appeared in episodes of other series, including Comic Remix, Comedy Central; Jimmy Kimmel Live, ABC; Make Me Laugh, Comedy Central; Second City Naked News; and provided a voice for Men in Black (animated), The WB.
• Pilots
• The Jim Breuer Show, Fox, c. 1998
• Host of the pilot, Celebrity Rest Stop, Showtime; appeared in *69, MTV; and The Trial (animated).
• Film Appearances
• Wendy the waitress, Lucky Numbers (also known as Le bon numero), Paramount, 2000
• Teacher, Stuart Little 2, Columbia/TriStar, 2002
• Voice of Aranea, Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure (animated), Paramount, 2003
• Herself, The Comedians of Comedy (documentary), NetFlix, 2005
• Voice of Mrs. Beady, Barnyard (animated), Paramount, 2006
• Appeared in the short film Bunny.
• Stage Appearances
• Appeared as Miss Fern, The Bad Seed, St. Genesius Theatre, West Hollywood, CA; as Margie Muncie, Bob's Office Party; and in Conventionally Pretty White Girl, HBO Workspace, Los Angeles.
• Major Tours
• Plan B (solo show), Australian cities, 2005
• Appeared in The Burning Bridges Tour.
• Radio Appearances
• Appeared in A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor (also known as A Prairie Home Companion).
• RECORDINGS
• Albums
• The Burning Bridges Tour, Stand Up! Records, 2003
• Video Games
• Voice of Brittany the bank teller, Escape from Monkey Island, LucasArts Entertainment, 2000
• WRITINGS
• Teleplays with Others
• Series
• The Martin Short Show, syndicated, 1999-2000
• The Comedians of Comedy, Comedy Central, beginning c. 2006
• Also a writer for Second City Naked News.
• Teleplays
• Specials
• Comedy Central Presents: Maria Bamford, Comedy Central, 2001
• (With others) The World Comedy Tour: Melbourne 2003, Comedy Central, 2003
• Teleplays with Others
• Episodic
• Premium Blend, Comedy Central, c. 2002
• Stand Up!, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2004
• Comedy Factory, 2005
• Author of material that has appeared in various television productions, including Comic Remix, Comedy Central; and Make Me Laugh, ComedyCentral.
• Screenplays
• (With others) The Comedians of Comedy (documentary), NetFlix, 2005
• Writings for the Stage
• Plan B (solo show), tour of Australian cities, 2005
• Writer for Conventionally Pretty White Girl, HBO Workspace, Los Angeles; and for The Burning Bridges Tour.
• Albums
• The Burning Bridges Tour, Stand Up! Records, 2003

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

Periodicals

• Las Vegas Style, April, 2001
• Variety, July 15, 2000

Electronic

• Maria Bamford, http://www.mariabamford.com, November 29, 2005