Maria Bamford

Maria Bamford

Maria Bamford (born September 3, 1970) is an American actress and stand-up comedian. Her work has drawn critical acclaim and controversy because her humor often uses self-deprecating and dark topics, including her dysfunctional family, depression, anxiety, suicide, and mental illness. She loves pugs, and typically owns at least one senior pug at any given time.

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Known For

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015 • as Self

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005 • as Self

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014 • as Self

Conan

Conan

2010 • as Self

Rick and Morty

Rick and Morty

2013 • as (voice)

Adventure Time

Adventure Time

2010 • as Manfried / Chocoberry / Candy Corn Girl (voice)

Filmography

2025

Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
as (voice)
Movie - Released: 9/18/2025

2024

The People's Joker
The People's Joker
as Lorne Michaels (voice)
Movie - Released: 4/5/2024
Micro Budget
Micro Budget
as Darby
Movie - Released: 8/24/2024
Mystery Cuddlers
Mystery Cuddlers
as Helvetica Deathgurgle
Movie - Released: 11/18/2024
After Midnight
After Midnight
as Self
TV - Released: 1/17/2024
Kite Man: Hell Yeah!
Kite Man: Hell Yeah!
as Baby Doll / Little Girl / Mom 1 (voice)
TV - Released: 7/18/2024
Kite Man: Hell Yeah!
Kite Man: Hell Yeah!
as Baby Doll / Mother (voice)
TV - Released: 7/18/2024

2023

Quiz Lady
Quiz Lady
as Marybeth Windlemore
Movie - Released: 9/9/2023
Maria Bamford: Local Act
Maria Bamford: Local Act
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/12/2023
Unicorn Boy
Unicorn Boy
as Queen Junipero (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/20/2023
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake
as Starchy (voice)
TV - Released: 8/31/2023
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake
as Farmworld Mom / Wildberry / Finn's Kid #1 (voice)
TV - Released: 8/31/2023
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake
as Banana Guard Mutant #1 (voice)
TV - Released: 8/31/2023
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake
Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake
as Additional Voices (voice)
TV - Released: 8/31/2023

2022

The Bubble
The Bubble
as Krystal's Mom
Movie - Released: 3/25/2022
Dark Side of Comedy
Dark Side of Comedy
as Self
TV - Released: 8/16/2022
Human Resources
Human Resources
as Tito the Anxiety Mosquito (voice)
TV - Released: 3/18/2022
Human Resources
Human Resources
as Tito Taylor Thomas / Kitty Dukakis / Becca's Need Demon (voice)
TV - Released: 3/18/2022

2021

Movie
Too Many Buddhas
as Dr. Stevens
Movie - Released: 9/25/2021
Extinct
Extinct
as Bo's Mom (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/11/2021
I Heart Arlo
I Heart Arlo
as Tony's Mom (voice) / Family (voice) / Cats (voice)
TV - Released: 8/27/2021
I Heart Arlo
I Heart Arlo
as Aunt Guy (voice)
TV - Released: 8/27/2021
I Heart Arlo
I Heart Arlo
as Granny (voice)
TV - Released: 8/27/2021
I Heart Arlo
I Heart Arlo
as Garbage Collector 2 (voice)
TV - Released: 8/27/2021
I Heart Arlo
I Heart Arlo
as Cop (voice)
TV - Released: 8/27/2021
I Heart Arlo
I Heart Arlo
as Bortie (voice)
TV - Released: 8/27/2021
I Heart Arlo
I Heart Arlo
as Wife (voice) / Kids (voice) / Walla (voice)
TV - Released: 8/27/2021
Teenage Euthanasia
Teenage Euthanasia
as Trophy Fantasy (voice)
TV - Released: 9/6/2021
Kenan
Kenan
as Glory
TV - Released: 2/16/2021
Santa Inc.
Santa Inc.
as Mrs. Claus / Big Candy (voice)
TV - Released: 12/2/2021
Centaurworld
Centaurworld
as Malangella / Maitre D / Opposumtaur (voice)
TV - Released: 7/30/2021
Centaurworld
Centaurworld
as Malangella (voice)
TV - Released: 7/30/2021
Mr. Mayor
Mr. Mayor
as Leaf
TV - Released: 1/7/2021
Flatbush Misdemeanors
Flatbush Misdemeanors
as Maria
TV - Released: 5/23/2021
Ultra City Smiths
Ultra City Smiths
as Genia Myers
TV - Released: 9/13/2021

2020

Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss
Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss
as Cultist
Movie - Released: 3/6/2020
Maria Bamford: Weakness Is the Brand
Maria Bamford: Weakness Is the Brand
as Herself
Movie - Released: 1/28/2020
This Is Stand-Up
This Is Stand-Up
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/12/2020
Adventure Time: Distant Lands
Adventure Time: Distant Lands
as Margaret (voice)
TV - Released: 6/25/2020
Animaniacs
Animaniacs
as Tammy (voice)
TV - Released: 11/20/2020
Animaniacs
Animaniacs
as Julia (voice)
TV - Released: 11/20/2020
Adventure Time: Distant Lands
Adventure Time: Distant Lands
as Sandy (voice)
TV - Released: 6/25/2020

2019

Strong Independent Women
Strong Independent Women
as Mom
Movie - Released: 2/22/2019
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/14/2019
Debbie & Doug Drop Acid in the Desert
Debbie & Doug Drop Acid in the Desert
as Ariel
Movie - Released: 7/19/2019
Victor and Valentino
Victor and Valentino
as Guadelupe (voice)
TV - Released: 3/30/2019
The Mind, Explained
The Mind, Explained
as Herself
TV - Released: 9/12/2019
Lights Out with David Spade
Lights Out with David Spade
as Self - Panelist
TV - Released: 7/29/2019
The Rocketeer
The Rocketeer
as Laura (voice)
TV - Released: 11/8/2019
The Mind, Explained
The Mind, Explained
as Self
TV - Released: 9/12/2019
What's Your Ailment?!
What's Your Ailment?!
as Self
TV - Released: 12/26/2019
Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn
as Frankette / Dutch Teacher (voice)
TV - Released: 11/29/2019
Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn
as Frankette (voice)
TV - Released: 11/29/2019

2018

An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn
An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn
as The Elegant Woman
Movie - Released: 5/25/2018
The Shivering Truth
The Shivering Truth
as (voice)
TV - Released: 12/9/2018
Summer Camp Island
Summer Camp Island
as Toothpaste (voice)
TV - Released: 7/7/2018
Summer Camp Island
Summer Camp Island
as Puffer Fish (voice)
TV - Released: 7/7/2018
Summer Camp Island
Summer Camp Island
as The Royal Mush (voice)
TV - Released: 7/7/2018
Summer Camp Island
Summer Camp Island
as Foghorn (voice)
TV - Released: 7/7/2018
Summer Camp Island
Summer Camp Island
as Sandy (voice)
TV - Released: 7/7/2018
Summer Camp Island
Summer Camp Island
as Polly (voice)
TV - Released: 7/7/2018
Liverspots and Astronots
Liverspots and Astronots
as Abrams
TV - Released: 10/18/2018

2017

Maria Bamford: Old Baby
Maria Bamford: Old Baby
Movie - Released: 5/2/2017
Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale
Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale
as The Duchess (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/16/2017
The History of Comedy
The History of Comedy
as Self
TV - Released: 2/9/2017
Big Mouth
Big Mouth
TV - Released: 9/29/2017
Big Mouth
Big Mouth
as Tito the Anxiety Mosquito (voice)
TV - Released: 9/29/2017

2016

Dream Corp LLC
Dream Corp LLC
as Norf Norf (voice)
TV - Released: 10/23/2016
Lady Dynamite
Lady Dynamite
as Maria Bamford
TV - Released: 5/20/2016
Ask the Storybots
Ask the Storybots
TV - Released: 8/12/2016
A Little of Your Time with Quinn Marcus
A Little of Your Time with Quinn Marcus
as Herself
TV - Released: 9/15/2016

2015

Misery Loves Comedy
Misery Loves Comedy
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/23/2015
Hell and Back
Hell and Back
as Gloria (voice)
Movie - Released: 10/2/2015
We Bare Bears
We Bare Bears
as Miss Chriss (voice)
TV - Released: 8/24/2015
Harvey Beaks
Harvey Beaks
as Grada (voice)
TV - Released: 3/28/2015
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
as Make-Up Blast (voice)
TV - Released: 1/18/2015
The Adventures of Puss in Boots
The Adventures of Puss in Boots
as Feejee (voice)
TV - Released: 1/16/2015
The Adventures of Puss in Boots
The Adventures of Puss in Boots
as The Duchess / Feejee (voice)
TV - Released: 1/16/2015
The Adventures of Puss in Boots
The Adventures of Puss in Boots
as The Duchess (voice)
TV - Released: 1/16/2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2015
Fresh Off the Boat
Fresh Off the Boat
as Principal Thomas
TV - Released: 2/4/2015

2014

Movie
Play Nice
Movie - Released: 5/22/2014
Dead End
Dead End
as Pauline
Movie - Released: 6/26/2014
I Am Road Comic
I Am Road Comic
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/14/2014
Benched
Benched
as Sheryl
TV - Released: 10/28/2014
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
as The President (voice)
TV - Released: 12/5/2014
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
as Matthews (voice)
TV - Released: 12/5/2014
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
as Land Shark (voice)
TV - Released: 12/5/2014
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
as Mrs. Monkenfluffer / Matthews (voice)
TV - Released: 12/5/2014
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
as Mrs. Monkenfluffer (voice)
TV - Released: 12/5/2014
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
as Nug (voice)
TV - Released: 12/5/2014
Talking Tom and Friends
Talking Tom and Friends
as Ginger (voice)
TV - Released: 12/23/2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self
TV - Released: 2/25/2014
Clarence
Clarence
as Dilliss (voice)
TV - Released: 4/14/2014
BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman
as Kelsey Jannings / Fan / Customer (voice)
TV - Released: 8/22/2014
BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman
as Kelsey Jannings / Debra (voice)
TV - Released: 8/22/2014
BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman
as Kelsey Jannings / Roller Rink DJ (voice)
TV - Released: 8/22/2014
BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman
as Kelsey Jannings (voice)
TV - Released: 8/22/2014
BoJack Horseman
BoJack Horseman
as Debra (voice)
TV - Released: 8/22/2014

2013

Movie
Timms Valley
as Genia Myers
Movie - Released: 12/31/2013
Movie
DC Nation - Tales of Metropolis - "Bizarro"
as Lois Lane (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/13/2013
Movie
DC Nation - Tales of Metropolis - "Lois"
as Lois Lane (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/3/2013
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
as (voice)
TV - Released: 12/2/2013
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
@midnight with Chris Hardwick
as Self
TV - Released: 10/21/2013
Have You Been Paying Attention?
Have You Been Paying Attention?
as Self - Panellist
TV - Released: 11/3/2013

2012

Movie
From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process
Movie - Released: 5/2/2012
Maria Bamford: The Special Special Special!
Maria Bamford: The Special Special Special!
as Herself
Movie - Released: 11/28/2012
WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power
WordGirl: The Rise of Ms. Power
Movie - Released: 1/1/2012
The Legend of Korra
The Legend of Korra
as Pema (voice)
TV - Released: 4/14/2012
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Comedy Bang! Bang!
as Claire Coulter
TV - Released: 6/8/2012
Bravest Warriors
Bravest Warriors
as Lydia (voice)
TV - Released: 11/8/2012
Super F*ckers
Super F*ckers
as Princess Sunshine
TV - Released: 11/30/2012
Unsupervised
Unsupervised
as Allie (voice)
TV - Released: 1/19/2012
Unsupervised
Unsupervised
as Rachel / Megan's Mom / Sid's Wife (voice)
TV - Released: 1/19/2012
Unsupervised
Unsupervised
as Rachel / Ms. Davis (voice)
TV - Released: 1/19/2012
Unsupervised
Unsupervised
as Andrew's Mom (voice)
TV - Released: 1/19/2012
Unsupervised
Unsupervised
as Audrey Coates (voice)
TV - Released: 1/19/2012
Unsupervised
Unsupervised
as Megan's Mom (voice)
TV - Released: 1/19/2012
DC Nation Shorts
DC Nation Shorts
as Robin Robin / Batcow (voice)
TV - Released: 3/3/2012
DC Nation Shorts
DC Nation Shorts
as Robin Robin (voice)
TV - Released: 3/3/2012

2011

Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
as Chen (voice)
TV - Released: 9/19/2011
Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers
as Kendra / Catherine (voice)
TV - Released: 1/9/2011

2010

Held Up
Held Up
as Rachel Gonzales
Movie - Released: 9/7/2010
Maria Bamford: Plan B
Maria Bamford: Plan B
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/9/2010
Danger Planet
Danger Planet
as Captain
Movie - Released: 5/7/2010
Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil
Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil
as Jackie (voice)
TV - Released: 2/13/2010
Ugly Americans
Ugly Americans
as Dolores (voice)
TV - Released: 3/17/2010
Ugly Americans
Ugly Americans
as Galen (voice)
TV - Released: 3/17/2010
Ugly Americans
Ugly Americans
as Additional Voices (voice)
TV - Released: 3/17/2010
Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule
Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule
as Cynthia Driscoll
TV - Released: 5/16/2010
Adventure Time
Adventure Time
as Manfried / Chocoberry / Candy Corn Girl (voice)
TV - Released: 4/5/2010
Conan
Conan
as Self
TV - Released: 11/8/2010
John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show
John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show
as Self
TV - Released: 1/8/2010

2009

Maria Bamford's One-Hour Homemade Christmas Stand-up Special
Maria Bamford's One-Hour Homemade Christmas Stand-up Special
as Herself
Movie - Released: 12/25/2009
Maruined
Maruined
as Zack
Movie - Released: 1/1/2009
Funny People: Live
Funny People: Live
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/24/2009
The Room Before and After - Part 3: Maria Bamford
The Room Before and After - Part 3: Maria Bamford
Movie - Released: 5/1/2009
Sit Down Shut Up
Sit Down Shut Up
as Mrs. Grohe
TV - Released: 4/19/2009
Sit Down Shut Up
Sit Down Shut Up
as Marie Dembowitz
TV - Released: 4/19/2009
Sit Down Shut Up
Sit Down Shut Up
as Actress in School Play
TV - Released: 4/19/2009
TV
Comedy.tv
TV - Released: 9/26/2009

2007

The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/18/2007
Heckler
Heckler
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/4/2007
Movie
Diggs Tailwagger: Galactic Rover
as Alien-ett / Crew Member / Public Announcer (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2007
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as TV Host
TV - Released: 2/11/2007
WordGirl
WordGirl
as Violet (voice)
TV - Released: 9/7/2007
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as Candy Tails Commercial Announcer (voice)
TV - Released: 2/11/2007
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as Maria the Cat Specialist
TV - Released: 2/11/2007
Back at the Barnyard
Back at the Barnyard
as Nora Beady
TV - Released: 9/29/2007
The Sarah Silverman Program.
The Sarah Silverman Program.
as May Kadoody
TV - Released: 2/1/2007

2006

Barnyard
Barnyard
as Mrs. Beady (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/4/2006
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey
The Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2006
Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge
Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2006
TV
Where My Dogs At?
TV - Released: 6/10/2006
Comics Unleashed
Comics Unleashed
as Self
TV - Released: 9/25/2006

2005

The Comedians of Comedy
The Comedians of Comedy
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/1/2005
Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island
Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island
as The Waiting Lady
TV - Released: 9/17/2005
Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island
Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island
as Melody
TV - Released: 9/17/2005
Comedians of Comedy
Comedians of Comedy
as Self
TV - Released: 11/11/2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Self
TV - Released: 1/3/2005

2004

Tom Goes to the Mayor
Tom Goes to the Mayor
as Home Shopping Woman / Sandy (voice)
TV - Released: 11/14/2004

2003

Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure
as Aranea (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/18/2003
Hey Monie!
Hey Monie!
as Sex Education Teacher
TV - Released: 3/4/2003
Arrested Development
Arrested Development
as Debrie
TV - Released: 11/2/2003

2002

Stuart Little 2
Stuart Little 2
as Teacher
Movie - Released: 7/19/2002
¡Mucha Lucha!
¡Mucha Lucha!
TV - Released: 8/17/2002

2000

Lucky Numbers
Lucky Numbers
as Wendy
Movie - Released: 10/27/2000
CatDog and the Great Parent Mystery
CatDog and the Great Parent Mystery
as Shriek Dubois (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/25/2000
Movie
Hairballs
as (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2000
TV
The Trouble with Normal
as Dora
TV - Released: 10/6/2000

1999

Los Enchiladas!
Los Enchiladas!
as Sarah
Movie - Released: 1/1/1999
Home Movies
Home Movies
TV - Released: 4/26/1999

1998

Fetch
Fetch
as Shriek
Movie - Released: 11/20/1998
CatDog
CatDog
as Shriek (voice)
TV - Released: 4/4/1998
Comedy Central Presents
Comedy Central Presents
TV - Released: 12/1/1998

1997

Dharma & Greg
Dharma & Greg
as Sandy
TV - Released: 9/24/1997
TV
The Tom Show
as Christy
TV - Released: 9/7/1997

1996

Hey Arnold!
Hey Arnold!
as Iggy's Mother (voice)
TV - Released: 10/7/1996
Hey Arnold!
Hey Arnold!
as Mayor Dixie (voice)
TV - Released: 10/7/1996
Hey Arnold!
Hey Arnold!
as Mayor Dixie / Stinky's Grandma (voice)
TV - Released: 10/7/1996

1995

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
as Maria
TV - Released: 5/28/1995