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Mae Martin

Mae Martin is a Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter, and recording artist born in Toronto in 1987.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Mae Martin is a Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter, and recording artist best known for co-creating and starring in the comedy series *Feel Good*. They publicly came out as non-binary in 2021 and use they/them pronouns.

What it is

Mae Martin is a multi-talented Canadian performer born in Toronto on 2 May 1987. They built a career in stand-up comedy before expanding into television, writing, and music. Their most notable work is the Channel 4/Netflix series *Feel Good*, which they co-created, co-wrote, and starred in.

Key details

Martin publicly identified as non-binary in 2021 and describes their sexual orientation as bisexual. They are the child of Canadian writer Wendy Martin and English writer James Chatto. Beyond *Feel Good*, Martin has worked in live comedy, podcasting, and recorded music.

Why it matters

Mae Martin represents a prominent Canadian voice in contemporary comedy and screenwriting, bringing nuanced representation of non-binary and bisexual identities to mainstream audiences. Their work has earned industry recognition and continues to influence the comedy landscape.

In short

  • Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter, and recording artist.
  • Best known for co-creating and starring in *Feel Good*.
  • Came out as non-binary in 2021; uses they/them pronouns.
  • Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Canadian angle

Mae Martin is Canadian, was born in Toronto, and is part of Canada’s contemporary comedy and screenwriting scene.

Quick questions

Who is Mae Martin?
Mae Martin is a Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter, and recording artist best known for *Feel Good*.
Is Mae Martin non-binary?
Yes. Martin publicly came out as non-binary in 2021 and uses they/them pronouns.
Where is Mae Martin from?
Mae Martin is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Martin
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, nationality, occupations, and *Feel Good* as a key credit.
  2. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-48338000
    Supports: Martin grew up in Toronto and discussed not being sorted into a single label.
  3. Bi.org — https://bi.org/en/famous/mae-martin/
    Supports: Canadian-British identity, *Feel Good* credit, Toronto birth, and 2021 non-binary coming out.
  4. All American Speakers — https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Mae+Martin/447042
    Supports: Born in Toronto, Canadian comedian/actor/writer/singer-songwriter background, and public non-binary identification.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1543343/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, age listing, and notable credits.