Maria Bamford
American actress · United States · On the map · Actors · Born 1970 · age 56
Maria Bamford is an American actress and stand-up comedian. Her work often uses self-deprecating and dark topics, including her dysfunctional family, depression, anxiety, suicide, and mental illness.
Maria Bamford is read about 2,781 times a day, in 20 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 12 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 400 days, one point a day.
Something wrong?A life in dates
2026
Micro BudgetFilm, Darby2024
After MidnightSeries
The People's JokerFilm, 2024Lorne Michaels (voice)2022
The BubbleFilm, Krystal's Mom2020
Maria Bamford: Weakness Is the BrandFilm, Writer, Producer2019
Harley QuinnSeries, Frankette / Dutch Teacher (voice)
Debbie & Doug Drop Acid in the DesertFilm, 2019Ariel2018
Summer Camp IslandSeries, Toothpaste (voice)2017
Maria Bamford: Old BabyFilm, Writer2015
Fresh Off the BoatSeries, Principal Thomas2014
Dead EndFilm, Pauline2013“Over seven thousand US veterans die of suicide every year, which is funny... [false laughter]... because you'd think they'd die over there, but they come home! Right?”In their wordsAsk Me About My New God! (2013)“[In response to having being referred to as schizophrenic] Well, that is clearly not my mental illness; I am Bipolar-II - which is the new gladiator sandal!”In their wordsAsk Me About My New God! (2013)
@midnight with Chris HardwickSeries, 20132012“Everything is being televised so you won't be able to tell where the Revolution is. "Who's revolting? Well, I don't know, what's on the other channel?”In their words5 July 2012Nerdist podcast, episode #25
The Legend of KorraSeries, 2012Pema (voice)
Maria Bamford: The Special Special Special!Film, 2012Writer, Producer2010
Adventure TimeSeries, Manfried / Chocoberry / Candy Corn Girl (voice)2009“There's a lot of mental illness in my family. So, if you catch schizophrenia, get four boxes of Mike and Ikes, a Bible, and a cage. Wait it out.”In their wordsUnwanted Thoughts Syndrome (2009)
Funny People: LiveFilm, 20092007“(singing) Old McDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O!/”In their wordsThe Comedians of Comedy: Live at Del Ray (2007)
HecklerFilm, 20072006“My old lip color could barely keep up with my busy schedule. In the time it takes to notice the wide discrepancy between my salary and that of my male peers, I'd have to reapply!”In their wordsHow to WIN! (2006)
BarnyardFilm, 2006Mrs. Beady (voice)2003
Arrested DevelopmentSeries, Debrie
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great AdventureFilm, 2003Aranea (voice)2000
CatDog and the Great Parent MysteryFilm, Shriek Dubois (voice)1999
FuturamaSeries, Jambone (voice)1998
FetchFilm, Shriek1993
Late Night with Conan O'BrienSeries1970Born3 September 1970
Micro BudgetFilm, Darby2024After MidnightSeriesThe People's JokerFilm, 2024Lorne Michaels (voice)2022The BubbleFilm, Krystal's Mom2020Maria Bamford: Weakness Is the BrandFilm, Writer, Producer2019Harley QuinnSeries, Frankette / Dutch Teacher (voice)Debbie & Doug Drop Acid in the DesertFilm, 2019Ariel2018Summer Camp IslandSeries, Toothpaste (voice)2017Maria Bamford: Old BabyFilm, Writer2015Fresh Off the BoatSeries, Principal Thomas2014Dead EndFilm, Pauline2013“Over seven thousand US veterans die of suicide every year, which is funny... [false laughter]... because you'd think they'd die over there, but they come home! Right?”In their wordsAsk Me About My New God! (2013)“[In response to having being referred to as schizophrenic] Well, that is clearly not my mental illness; I am Bipolar-II - which is the new gladiator sandal!”In their wordsAsk Me About My New God! (2013)@midnight with Chris HardwickSeries, 20132012“Everything is being televised so you won't be able to tell where the Revolution is. "Who's revolting? Well, I don't know, what's on the other channel?”In their words5 July 2012Nerdist podcast, episode #25The Legend of KorraSeries, 2012Pema (voice)Maria Bamford: The Special Special Special!Film, 2012Writer, Producer2010Adventure TimeSeries, Manfried / Chocoberry / Candy Corn Girl (voice)2009“There's a lot of mental illness in my family. So, if you catch schizophrenia, get four boxes of Mike and Ikes, a Bible, and a cage. Wait it out.”In their wordsUnwanted Thoughts Syndrome (2009)Funny People: LiveFilm, 20092007“(singing) Old McDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O!/”In their wordsThe Comedians of Comedy: Live at Del Ray (2007)HecklerFilm, 20072006“My old lip color could barely keep up with my busy schedule. In the time it takes to notice the wide discrepancy between my salary and that of my male peers, I'd have to reapply!”In their wordsHow to WIN! (2006)BarnyardFilm, 2006Mrs. Beady (voice)2003Arrested DevelopmentSeries, DebrieCharlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great AdventureFilm, 2003Aranea (voice)2000CatDog and the Great Parent MysteryFilm, Shriek Dubois (voice)1999FuturamaSeries, Jambone (voice)1998FetchFilm, Shriek1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSeries1970Born3 September 1970People around Maria
Close ties
Nika Futterman Also in CatDog and the Great Parent Mystery (2000)
Brian Posehn Also in Hell and Back (2015)
Jay Chandrasekhar Directed Fresh Off the Boat
Jessica Yu Directed Maria Bamford: Old Baby (2017)
Elijah Wood Produced Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss (2020)
Bob Odenkirk Also in Hell and Back and The People's Joker- Tino Insana Also in Barnyard and Cowman: The Uddered Avenger
David Koechner Also in Hell and Back and Barnyard
Steve Oedekerk Directed Barnyard (2006)
Rob Minkoff Directed Stuart Little 2 (2002)
Lynn Shelton Directed Fresh Off the Boat
Adam Rifkin Directed Denial (1998)- Jeff Garcia Also in Barnyard and Cowman: The Uddered Avenger
Paul Scheer Also in Fresh Off the Boat and Hell and Back
Carla Jimenez Also in Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale (2017)
Douglas Wick Produced Stuart Little 2 (2002)
Phil Traill Directed Fresh Off the Boat
Sean Daniel Produced Lucky Numbers (2001)
Jessica Lundy Also in Dharma & Greg and Denial
Andrew Lazar Produced Lucky Numbers (2001)
Vera Drew Directed The People's Joker (2022)
Amy York Rubin Directed Fresh Off the Boat
Jon Dore Also in Held Up (2010)
Jordan Brady Directed Maria Bamford: The Special Special Special! (2012)
Known for
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The People's Joker 2024
Quiz Lady 2023
Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale 2017
Extinct 2021
Barnyard 2006
Also in Deutsch
Filmography 40
240 credits on file
Television 24
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In their own words 4
, Maria Bamford
, 4 statements, newest first
[when the bank calls:] "Chase Bank, I'm self-employed, how long do you want to stay on the phone?
Oh, but I've done some other unforgivable, unspeakable thing"? Google it. There's seven billion of us.
Time flies when you are anxious!
About this person
Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1970 · age 56
In the same film or series as Maria
SealAlso in Micro Budget (2026)
Jennette McCurdyAlso in Strong Independent Women (2019)
Courteney CoxAlso in Barnyard (2006)
Jane KrakowskiAlso in CatDog and the Great Parent Mystery (2000)
Paul RuggAlso in Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale (2017)
Jemaine ClementAlso in An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn (2018)