by Alex Billington
September 21, 2026
Source: YouTube

"Martin Mull was the absolutely of top of comedy – and that's not what he did best." Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for a documentary film titled Who Is Martin Mull?, which hopes to answer this exact question! This is ready for streaming on Netflix starting in October. Some may know him already, the rest will recognize him as "ohhhh that guy!". Dive into the storied history of fan-favorite comedic actor Martin Mull (who you may know best as Gene Parmesan) in this star-studded doc. The film traces Martin Mull's restless reinvention from smoky folk clubs to primetime sitcoms to gallery walls, told in his own words and by the friends who watched it happen, including Steve Martin, Tom Waits, David Alan Grier, and others. Musician, cult comedian, unlikely TV fixture, and acclaimed painter — Martin Mull spent his life becoming someone new all the time, and no version was ever what anyone expected. I'm intrigued by this revelation about his other creative side and how all over the place his life has been. Looks like another fascinating doc.

Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Berkeley & Saget's doc Who Is Martin Mull?, from YouTube:

Musician, cult comedian, unlikely TV fixture, acclaimed painter — Martin Mull spent his life becoming someone new, and no version was ever what anyone expected. This candid, star-studded documentary, directed by Bob Saget & Neil Berkeley, traces his restless reinvention from smoky folk clubs to primetime sitcoms to gallery walls, told in his own words and by the friends who watched it happen, including Steve Martin, Tom Waits, and David Alan Grier. Witty, honest and life-affirming, it's the story of a comedy icon who, as he put it, "had a hell of a ride." Who Is Martin Mull? is co-directed by filmmakers Neil Berkeley (Beauty is Embarrassing, Harmontown, Gilbert, Group Therapy, Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story) & the late Bob Saget ("America's Funniest Home Videos" host, director of Dirty Work, Farce of the Penguins, Benjamin). Produced by Sean Bradley, Neil Berkeley, & Tara Billik. Made by Funny Story Prods. Netflix debuts the Who Is Martin Mull? doc streaming on Netflix starting October 7th, 2026. Look good?

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