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'''Marla Lukofsky''' is a Canadian-American stand-up comedian, actress, singer, writer, and keynote speaker. She's one of the pioneers of stand-up comedy in Canada and has performed in every major city in North America, the UK and the first female comedian to headline in Bermuda. Lukofsky has appeared in a variety of TV shows including ''[[An Evening at the Improv]]'' with [[Elliott Gould]], ''The Palace'' TV Variety Series with Jack Jones and ''[[The Alan Thicke Show]]'' as well as starring in feature films such as ''[[Honeymoon (1985 film)|Honeymoon]]'' with [[Nathalie Baye]] and [[John Shea]] and ''[[Zero Patience]]''. Marla was a regular radio columnist on The [[Vicki Gabereau]] Show and [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|CBC]]'s 'Basic Black' with host [[Arthur Black (humorist)|Arthur Black]] and became the regular last word columnist on CBC's national TV news show ''[[Midday (Canadian TV program)|Midday]]'' with [[Keith Morrison]] and [[Valerie Pringle]] completing 100 segments. Marla has voiced many cartoon series including [[The Care Bears]] TV series and movies, [[Alf Tales]], [[Super Mario Bros]], [[Pecola]] and [[Fugget About It]]. Lukofsky started her career in 1973 as a funny folk singer at the famed [[Riverboat]] in Toronto and performed at every folk club in Toronto. In 1975 Marla became a regular at a new comedy club called 'The Improv' with Gene Taylor. Other regulars were [[Rick Moranis]] and [[Martin Short]]. By 1978, Marla became a regular headliner at [[Mark Breslin]]'s [[Yuk Yuks]] Comedy chain and toured Canada sharing the bill with [[Jim Carrey]] and [[Howie Mandel]]. Marla was briefly a member of Toronto's [[The Second City]] Touring Company but preferred the nightclub circuit and returned to the road. For three consecutive years, the [[SOCAN]] (formerly the PROCAN), Music Awards had Marla Lukofsky and [[J.D. Roberts]] now known as John Roberts (journalist for CNN,Fox,CBS), host their awards event in 1985-1987. In 1990, Marla moved to [[Los Angeles]] and played a variety of nightclubs sharing the bill with comedian [[Sherri Shepherd]] at [[West Hollywood]]'s 'The Rose Tattoo' Cabaret and other establishments. In 1998, Marla was diagnosed with breast cancer and received treatment at [[Cedars-Sinai]] and [[UCLA Medical Center]] and is now in remission. Since her cancer experience, in addition to her stand-up and voice career, Marla created a one-person show in 2008 called ''I'm Still Here...and so is my Hair'' and toured Canada receiving rave reviews by the press <ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-06-21|title=Stand-up becomes inspirational|url=https://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/diseases_cures/2008/06/21/standup_becomes_inspirational.html|access-date=2021-05-22|website=thestar.com|language=en}}</ref> In 2015 Marla began singing Jazz in Toronto, combining her comedy skills with her vocal talents and in 2016 was featured in the [[TD Toronto Jazz Festival]] https://thecjn.ca/arts/comic-reinvents-jazz-singer/.
'''Marla Lukofsky''' is a Canadian-American stand-up comedian, actress, singer, writer, and keynote speaker. She's one of the pioneers of stand-up comedy in Canada and has performed in every major city in North America, the UK and the first female comedian to headline in Bermuda. Best known for her brilliant and fever-paced 5 minute interpretation of 'The Wizard of Oz', Marla mimicks all the voices in under 300 seconds. The Canadian press has lauded her with much praise, calling her brilliant, suave, stylish and one of the most hilarious impressionists around. Marla has appeared in a variety of TV shows including ''[[An Evening at the Improv]]'' with [[Elliott Gould]], ''The Palace'' TV Variety Series with Jack Jones and ''[[The Alan Thicke Show]]'' as well as starring in feature films ''[[Honeymoon (1985 film)|Honeymoon]]'' with [[Nathalie Baye]] and [[John Shea]] and ''[[Zero Patience]]''. Marla was a regular radio columnist on The [[Vicki Gabereau]] Show and [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|CBC]]'s 'Basic Black' with host [[Arthur Black (humorist)|Arthur Black]] and became the regular last word columnist on CBC's national TV news show ''[[Midday (Canadian TV program)|Midday]]'' with [[Keith Morrison]] and [[Valerie Pringle]] completing 100 segments. Marla has voiced many cartoon series including [[The Care Bears]] TV series and movies, [[Alf Tales]], [[Super Mario Bros]], [[Pecola]] and [[Fugget About It]]. Lukofsky started her career in 1973 as a funny folk singer at the famed [[Riverboat]] in Toronto and performed at every folk club in Toronto. In 1975 Marla became a regular at a new comedy club called 'The Improv' with Gene Taylor. Other regulars were [[Rick Moranis]] and [[Martin Short]]. By 1978, Marla became a regular headliner at [[Mark Breslin]]'s [[Yuk Yuks]] Comedy chain and toured Canada sharing the bill with [[Jim Carrey]] and [[Howie Mandel]]. Marla was briefly a member of Toronto's [[The Second City]] Touring Company but preferred the nightclub circuit and returned to the road. For three consecutive years, the [[SOCAN]] (formerly the PROCAN), Music Awards had Marla Lukofsky and [[J.D. Roberts]] now known as John Roberts (journalist for CNN,Fox,CBS), host their awards event in 1985-1987. In 1990, Marla moved to [[Los Angeles]] and played a variety of nightclubs sharing the bill with comedian [[Sherri Shepherd]] at [[West Hollywood]]'s 'The Rose Tattoo' Cabaret and other establishments. In 1998, Marla was diagnosed with breast cancer and received treatment at [[Cedars-Sinai]] and [[UCLA Medical Center]] and is now in remission. Since her cancer experience, in addition to her stand-up and voice career, Marla created a one-person show in 2008 called ''I'm Still Here...and so is my Hair'' and toured Canada receiving rave reviews by the press <ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-06-21|title=Stand-up becomes inspirational|url=https://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/diseases_cures/2008/06/21/standup_becomes_inspirational.html|access-date=2021-05-22|website=thestar.com|language=en}}</ref> In 2015 Marla began singing Jazz in Toronto, combining her comedy skills with her vocal talents and in 2016 was featured in the [[TD Toronto Jazz Festival]] https://thecjn.ca/arts/comic-reinvents-jazz-singer/.

== Press ==
*1979 September 7th: The Ottawa Citizen "Brightest spot on the too long line-up was Marla Lukofsky. Her solo routine is a side-splitter,almost too fast to follow."
*1980 April 19th: Toronto Star featured article 'Marla Lukofsky's comic talent prominent as nose on her face'.
*1980 March 7th: Winnipeg Free Press featured article ''Just talking' gets laughs''
*1980 June 28th: Montreal Gazette Thomas Schnurmacher "Lukofsky's act is one of the most hilarious to ever play the club.(Montreal's Yuk Yuks)"
*1984 February 4th: The Globe and Mail featured article 'Marla trades guitar for quips'
*1988 February 14th: The Toronto Sun feature on comedians "Meet Marla Lukofsky, the reigning queen of stand-up comedy in Canada."
*1989 May 11th: The Scotsman review 'All aboard for laughter'
*1989 July 21st: Bermuda Sun feature article 'Risque Marla turns tables on Menfolk...'
*1992 July 30th: Eye Magazine feature article 'Marla Lukofsky: Mini mistress of mirth'
*2008 June 21st: Toronto Star feature article 'Stand-up becomes inspirational'
*2016 June 23rd: Canadian Jewish News feature article 'Comic reinvents herself as jazz singer'

== Television ==
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Revision as of 16:54, 15 March 2022

Marla Lukofsky
Born
Marla Lukofsky

(1956-07-03) July 3, 1956 (age 68)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
CitizenshipUnited States, Canada
Occupation(s)Stand-up comedian, actor, voice-actor, singer, writer, speaker
Years active1973-present
Websitewww.marlalukofsky.com

Marla Lukofsky is a Canadian-American stand-up comedian, actress, singer, writer, and keynote speaker. She's one of the pioneers of stand-up comedy in Canada and has performed in every major city in North America, the UK and the first female comedian to headline in Bermuda. Best known for her brilliant and fever-paced 5 minute interpretation of 'The Wizard of Oz', Marla mimicks all the voices in under 300 seconds. The Canadian press has lauded her with much praise, calling her brilliant, suave, stylish and one of the most hilarious impressionists around. Marla has appeared in a variety of TV shows including An Evening at the Improv with Elliott Gould, The Palace TV Variety Series with Jack Jones and The Alan Thicke Show as well as starring in feature films Honeymoon with Nathalie Baye and John Shea and Zero Patience. Marla was a regular radio columnist on The Vicki Gabereau Show and CBC's 'Basic Black' with host Arthur Black and became the regular last word columnist on CBC's national TV news show Midday with Keith Morrison and Valerie Pringle completing 100 segments. Marla has voiced many cartoon series including The Care Bears TV series and movies, Alf Tales, Super Mario Bros, Pecola and Fugget About It. Lukofsky started her career in 1973 as a funny folk singer at the famed Riverboat in Toronto and performed at every folk club in Toronto. In 1975 Marla became a regular at a new comedy club called 'The Improv' with Gene Taylor. Other regulars were Rick Moranis and Martin Short. By 1978, Marla became a regular headliner at Mark Breslin's Yuk Yuks Comedy chain and toured Canada sharing the bill with Jim Carrey and Howie Mandel. Marla was briefly a member of Toronto's The Second City Touring Company but preferred the nightclub circuit and returned to the road. For three consecutive years, the SOCAN (formerly the PROCAN), Music Awards had Marla Lukofsky and J.D. Roberts now known as John Roberts (journalist for CNN,Fox,CBS), host their awards event in 1985-1987. In 1990, Marla moved to Los Angeles and played a variety of nightclubs sharing the bill with comedian Sherri Shepherd at West Hollywood's 'The Rose Tattoo' Cabaret and other establishments. In 1998, Marla was diagnosed with breast cancer and received treatment at Cedars-Sinai and UCLA Medical Center and is now in remission. Since her cancer experience, in addition to her stand-up and voice career, Marla created a one-person show in 2008 called I'm Still Here...and so is my Hair and toured Canada receiving rave reviews by the press [1] In 2015 Marla began singing Jazz in Toronto, combining her comedy skills with her vocal talents and in 2016 was featured in the TD Toronto Jazz Festival https://thecjn.ca/arts/comic-reinvents-jazz-singer/.

Press

  • 1979 September 7th: The Ottawa Citizen "Brightest spot on the too long line-up was Marla Lukofsky. Her solo routine is a side-splitter,almost too fast to follow."
  • 1980 April 19th: Toronto Star featured article 'Marla Lukofsky's comic talent prominent as nose on her face'.
  • 1980 March 7th: Winnipeg Free Press featured article Just talking' gets laughs
  • 1980 June 28th: Montreal Gazette Thomas Schnurmacher "Lukofsky's act is one of the most hilarious to ever play the club.(Montreal's Yuk Yuks)"
  • 1984 February 4th: The Globe and Mail featured article 'Marla trades guitar for quips'
  • 1988 February 14th: The Toronto Sun feature on comedians "Meet Marla Lukofsky, the reigning queen of stand-up comedy in Canada."
  • 1989 May 11th: The Scotsman review 'All aboard for laughter'
  • 1989 July 21st: Bermuda Sun feature article 'Risque Marla turns tables on Menfolk...'
  • 1992 July 30th: Eye Magazine feature article 'Marla Lukofsky: Mini mistress of mirth'
  • 2008 June 21st: Toronto Star feature article 'Stand-up becomes inspirational'
  • 2016 June 23rd: Canadian Jewish News feature article 'Comic reinvents herself as jazz singer'

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1984 The Get Along Gang Bingo Beaver (voice) - Pilot
1985 Midday Last Word Columnist 100 episodes
1986 The Magical World of Disney: Young Again Suzanne guest star
1986 The Care Bears Family Good Luck Bear / Playful Heart Monkey (voices) Series regular
1989 The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! voice actor Series regular
1987 The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland Good Luck Bear (voice)
1987 The Magic School Bus voice actor
1987 Starcom: The U.S. Space Force voice actor Series guest
1988-1989 ALF Tales voice actor Series regular
1989 The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! voice actor Series regular
1981 Rubber Face starring Jim Carrey Donna Cherry Co-star
1989 The Twilight Zone revised version Principal role
1990 T. and T. starring Mr. T Brenda co-star
1987 Seeing Things various co-starring roles
1995 Rupert Phoebe (Voice)
2001-2002 Doc Meribeth Weatherbeater guest star, 1 episode
2001-2003 Pecola Series regular voice actor
2004 Care Bears: Forever Friends Playful Heart Monkey, Good Luck Bear (voice)
2010-2011 Scaredy Squirrel Voice actor Series regular
2012 Fugget About It Rosalie (voice) Series guest

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
1985 Honeymoon Sally Co-star
1993 Zero Patience African Green Monkey Co-star

References

  1. ^ "Stand-up becomes inspirational". thestar.com. 2008-06-21. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
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