Mae Martin
Born 1987 · Age 38
Canadian comedian, actor, writer and recording artist; co-creator/star of Feel Good; Netflix standup specials and debut album artist; non-binary LGBTQ+ advocate.
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Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Mae Pearl Martin was born in Toronto to Wendy Martin and James Chatto.
Taken to a comedy club; interest in stand-up begins
At age 11 Martin was taken to a comedy club and became interested in stand-up comedy.
Began performing with The Young and the Useless
At 13 Martin booked gigs as part of three-person comedy troupe The Young and the Useless.
Began drinking and using illicit drugs
Martin started drinking and using drugs at age 14; later events around addiction informed much of their work.
First Canadian Comedy Award nomination
Received a Canadian Comedy Award nomination at age 15 (first national recognition).
Dropped out of school to pursue comedy; worked at Second City
At 15 Martin left an all-girls school to pursue comedy full-time and worked at The Second City in Toronto.
Youngest-ever Tim Sims Encouragement Fund nominee
At 16 Martin became the youngest nominee ever for the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award.
Canadian TV debut on Cream of Comedy
Made Canadian television debut (The Comedy Network's Cream of Comedy) at 16.
Parents kicked them out of the family home
At 16 Martin's parents kicked them out; they lived with comedian friends through their 20s and 30s.
Moved from Canada to the UK
Relocated to London to enter the British comedy scene after establishing a career in Canada.
Breakthrough UK TV appearance (Russell Howard's Good News)
Debut British TV stand-up guest appearance on Russell Howard's Good News which increased online visibility.
Edinburgh Fringe show 'Us'
Performed 'Us' at the Edinburgh Fringe; led to the BBC Radio 4 series Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Sexuality.
BBC Radio 4 series: Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Sexuality
Radio series on BBC Radio 4 based on their Edinburgh show; later nominated for a BBC Audio Drama Award.
Writer and story editor on Baroness von Sketch Show
Worked as writer/story editor for the acclaimed Canadian sketch series; later credited with Canadian Screen Award wins for writing.
Debuted 'Dope' at Edinburgh Fringe (addiction show)
Presented Dope, a show about addiction and compulsive behaviour; shortlisted for the main Edinburgh Comedy Award.
Finalist and festival recognitions in UK comedy competitions
Reached finals/shortlists in Hackney New Act, Musical Comedy Awards and Amused Moose Laughter Awards; won Best International Performer at Brighton Fringe (approx.).
Netflix special: 'Dope' released as part of Comedians of the World
A half-hour adaptation of Dope was released on Netflix (recorded at Just for Laughs Montreal) on New Year's Day as part of Netflix's first global stand-up series.
Published book 'Can Everyone Please Calm Down?'
Released a YA non-fiction book about 21st century sexuality via Wren and Rook (Hachette imprint).
Co-created, co-wrote and starred in 'Feel Good' (S1)
Channel 4/Netflix comedy-drama 'Feel Good' (co-created with Joe Hampson) launched globally and gained critical praise.
Feel Good: Edinburgh TV Award – Best Series
Feel Good won The Edinburgh TV Award 2020 for Best Series.
Feel Good: C21 Award – Best Comedy Drama Series
Feel Good received the C21 Award for Best Comedy Drama Series (reported alongside other 2020-2021 accolades).
BAFTA TV Award nomination for Best Female Comedy Performance
Mae Martin received a BAFTA TV Award nomination (Best Female Comedy Performance) for Feel Good.
Feel Good Season 2 release
Second and final season of Feel Good released; Martin and co-writer Joe Hampson completed the planned two-season arc.
Publicly described themself as queer; came out as non-binary later in 2021
In June 2021 Martin said they were a queer person and later that year publicly came out as non-binary and began using they/them pronouns.
Appeared on 'LOL: Last One Laughing Canada'
Participated as a contestant on the Canadian version of the comedy reality series.
Featured on Charles Watson single 'Going Places'
Credited as a lead artist on the 2022 two-song release 'Going Places' (B-side without Martin exists).
Appeared on HBO Max's 'The Flight Attendant' (recurring role)
Joined the cast in a recurring role as Grace St. James in season of The Flight Attendant.
Featured on single 'Love Is Pain' (Carolyn Taylor with Mae Martin)
Credited on the 2023 non-album single with Carolyn Taylor.
Winner – Taskmaster Series 15
Appeared as a contestant on Channel 4's Taskmaster (series 15) and won the season.
Moved to Los Angeles; Largo residency and musical growth
After ~12 years in England, Martin relocated to L.A., held a monthly residency at Largo at the Coronet and began incorporating music into performances.
Netflix standup special 'SAP' released (hour-long debut)
SAP, Mae Martin's hour-long stand-up special directed by Abbi Jacobson, launched on Netflix to positive reviews in March 2023.
Announced relationship with Parvati Shallow
Publicly announced a relationship with television personality Parvati Shallow in December 2023.
Juno Award nomination for Comedy Album of the Year (SAP)
Received a Juno Award nomination for 'Comedy Album of the Year' for SAP at the Juno Awards of 2024.
Hosted CBC documentary 'FLUID: LIFE BEYOND THE BINARY'
Hosted a CBC one-hour documentary exploring sexual and gender fluidity, speaking with youth and experts.
Appeared in 'Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution' documentary (Tribeca premiere)
Featured in the Netflix documentary exploring LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy which premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival.
Production begins on Netflix series 'Wayward' (creator/showrunner)
Started production on the thriller series Wayward for Netflix, which Martin created; slated to co-showrun, star, write and executive produce; Toni Collette attached to star.
Discussed ADHD diagnosis publicly
In a 2024 interview Martin discussed their ADHD diagnosis and experiences with the disorder.
Two-time Canadian Screen Award winner for Baroness von Sketch Show (writer)
Credited as a two-time Canadian Screen Award winner for Best Writing in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Series for work on Baroness von Sketch Show (years aggregated).
Hosted the Canadian Screen Awards; won CSA for Best Guest Performance, Comedy
Hosted the Canadian Screen Awards in May 2024 and won a Canadian Screen Award for 'Best Guest Performance, Comedy' for work on Crave's I HAVE NOTHING.
Single release: 'Good Dream' / 'Stowaway'
Released the double single 'Good Dream' / 'Stowaway' in 2025 tied to the I'm a TV era.
Owns a house in Los Angeles
Reportedly bought a house in Los Angeles (discussed in 2025 interview), reflecting relocation and residence in L.A.
Monthly residency history at Largo influenced musical direction
Earlier Largo residency at the Coronet inspired Mae's songwriting confidence and influenced the album's formation (noted in 2025 LA Times profile).
Ongoing roles: host of podcast HANDSOME and other projects
Hosts the podcast HANDSOME with Tig Notaro and Fortune Feimster; developing and showrunning TV projects (Wayward) and releasing music.
Released debut studio album 'I'm a TV'
Debut LP 'I'm a TV' released February 27, 2025 via Try Me / Universal Music Canada; indie rock album with original songs produced by Jason Couse and Wes Marskell.
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