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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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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
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CREDITS
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Television Appearances
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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.
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Miniseries
- Herself, Heroes of Comedy: Women on Top, Comedy Central, 2003
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Movies
- Newscaster, Denial (also known as Something about Sex), Cinemax, 1998
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Specials
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Comedy Central Presents: Maria Bamford, Comedy Central, 2001
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The World Comedy Tour: Melbourne 2003, Comedy Central, 2003
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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
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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.
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Pilots
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The Jim Breuer Show, Fox, c. 1998
- Host of the pilot, Celebrity Rest Stop, Showtime; appeared in *69, MTV; and The Trial (animated).
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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.
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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.
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Major Tours
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Plan B (solo show), Australian cities, 2005
- Appeared in The Burning Bridges Tour.
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Radio Appearances
- Appeared in A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor (also known as A Prairie Home Companion).
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RECORDINGS
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Albums
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The Burning Bridges Tour, Stand Up! Records, 2003
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Video Games
- Voice of Brittany the bank teller, Escape from Monkey Island, LucasArts Entertainment, 2000
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WRITINGS
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Teleplays with Others
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Series
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The Martin Short Show, syndicated, 1999-2000
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The Comedians of Comedy, Comedy Central, beginning c. 2006
- Also a writer for Second City Naked News.
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Teleplays
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Specials
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Comedy Central Presents: Maria Bamford, Comedy Central, 2001
- (With others) The World Comedy Tour: Melbourne 2003, Comedy Central, 2003
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Teleplays with Others
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Episodic
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Premium Blend, Comedy Central, c. 2002
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Stand Up!, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2004
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Comedy Factory, 2005
- Author of material that has appeared in various television productions, including Comic Remix, Comedy Central; and Make Me Laugh, ComedyCentral.
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Screenplays
- (With others) The Comedians of Comedy (documentary), NetFlix, 2005
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Writings for the Stage
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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.
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Albums
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The Burning Bridges Tour, Stand Up! Records, 2003
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Periodicals
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Las Vegas Style, April, 2001
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Variety, July 15, 2000
Electronic
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Maria Bamford, http://www.mariabamford.com, November 29, 2005
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