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American stand-up comedian and actressMaria Bamford
Stand-up and actress known for dark, self-deprecating, character-driven comedy.
- Born
- September 3, 1970
- Known as
- American stand-up comedian and actress
- On My Show Notes
- 1 episode

Who is Maria Bamford?
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, suicidal ideation, and mental illness.
Her first comedy album and tour was The Burning Bridges Tour, followed by eight more albums and specials.
One of her first feature films is Lucky Numbers, and she voiced characters on many animated shows, including Scorpi on Mixels, Shriek on CatDog, and many more on American Dad!, Ugly Americans, Adventure Time, and BoJack Horseman.
On the podcasts
Full episodes where Maria is a guest or comes up, newest first.
On My Show Notes
Live My Show Notes episode pages that mention Maria Bamford.
- MyShowNotes ✓ Radio | Public Figures – A Nateland Podcast | Ep #33
Maria Bamford FAQ
Who is Maria Bamford?
Maria Bamford is an American actress and stand-up comedian.
How old is Maria Bamford?
Maria Bamford is 56, born September 3, 1970.
Where does Maria Bamford come up on My Show Notes?
In Radio | Public Figures – A Nateland Podcast | Ep #33.
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