Maria Bamford (born September 3, 1970) 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.

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Reviews / Arts

Maria Bamford – The Irrelevant Redundancy

"The queen of frenetic and happy energy has triumphantly returned."

Features / Arts

Maria Bamford & Felicity Ward Are Doing Just Fine, Thank You

Maria Bamford and Felicity Ward are two comics whose struggles with mental illness have been at the forefront of their comedy – both their stand-up and on television. They explain to Hannah Story how this year they’re barely talking about that at all.

News / Music

More Big Names Join Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2019

Four international acts added!