In Andrea Martin’s portrayal, Joy is an energetic and skilled hair and makeup guru on the television show “Brazzos.” She’s the go-to for Charles Haden-Savage’s makeup needs. Introduced in the second season of “Only Murders in the Building,” Joy smoothly shifts from being Charles’ makeup artist to his love interest.
By the third season, Their relationship hits unexpected bumps when a murder case entangles their day-to-day, turning Joy into more than just Charles’ girlfriend. She now also gets the dubious honor of being a potential suspect, adding intriguing layers to her role and becoming a central figure not just in Charles’ life but also in the ever-thickening plot at the Arconia.
Meet Andrea Martin as Joy In Only Murders In The Building
Andrea Louise Martin, more commonly known as Andrea Martin, wears multiple hats—she’s an American-Canadian actress, singer, and comedian. Born on January 15, 1947, in Portland, Maine, she’s the oldest of three kids born to Sybil A. and John Papazian Martin. Her educational journey led her to Emerson College.
Personal Life
Once married to Canadian screenwriter, actor, director, and producer Bob Dolman, Andrea has two sons, Joe and Jack. They divorced in 2004 after being together since 1980. She even has a grandchild through her eldest son. She was also related by marriage to actor-comedian Martin Short, who married Bob Dolman’s sister, Nancy.
Career, Movies, And TV Shows
Andrea is best known for shows like SCTV and Great News. But that’s not all. She’s had her share of the big screen, with roles in movies like Black Christmas, Wag the Dog, and even the My Big Fat Greek Wedding series. Voice work? Yeah, she’s done that too. And let’s not overlook her stage presence; she’s actually nabbed Tony Awards for theater performances in “My Favorite Year” and “Pippin.”
In March 2019, Andrea was all set to tread the Broadway boards opposite Nathan Lane in Taylor Mac’s comedy “Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus,” directed by George C. Wolfe. However, an unfortunate accident during rehearsals led her to withdraw after breaking four ribs.
Recently, Andrea has come into the spotlight again, owing to her character Joy in Hulu’s “Only Murders In The Building.”
