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Mae Martin

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mae Martin (born 2 May 1987) is a Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter, and recording artist, best known for co-creating, co-writing, and starring in the comedy series *Feel Good*. They publicly identified as non-binary in 2021 and use they/them pronouns. Martin was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Early life

Mae Martin was born in Toronto, Ontario, on 2 May 1987. They are the child of Canadian writer and teacher Wendy Martin and English writer and performer James Chatto.

Career

Martin built a career in stand-up comedy before expanding into television, writing, and music. They are best known for co-creating, co-writing, and starring in the Channel 4/Netflix comedy series *Feel Good*. Martin has also been associated with podcasting and recorded music.

Personal life

Martin publicly identified as non-binary in 2021 and has described their sexual orientation as bisexual. They use they/them pronouns.

Recognition

Martin has received industry attention for *Feel Good* and for work across comedy and screenwriting. Later projects have included additional television, live comedy, podcasting, and recorded music.

Key facts

  • Mae Martin is a Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter, and recording artist born in Toronto on 2 May 1987.
  • They co-created, co-wrote, and starred in the comedy series *Feel Good*.
  • Martin publicly came out as non-binary in 2021 and uses they/them pronouns.
  • They have worked in stand-up comedy, podcasting, and music.
  • Martin is the child of Canadian writer and teacher Wendy Martin and English writer and performer James Chatto.
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Canadian context

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mae Martin?
Mae Martin is a Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter, and recording artist best known for *Feel Good*.
How old is Mae Martin?
Mae Martin was born on 2 May 1987, which makes them 39 years old as of July 2026.
What is Mae Martin known for?
They are best known for co-creating, co-writing, and starring in the comedy series *Feel Good*.
Is Mae Martin non-binary?
Yes. Martin publicly came out as non-binary in 2021 and uses they/them pronouns.
What happened to Mae Martin?
Nothing specific is indicated by the sources; they remain active in comedy, writing, television, and music.
Where is Mae Martin from?
Mae Martin is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

References

  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.