Martha MacIsaac
A versatile Canadian performer, she stole scenes as the hilariously awkward Becca in 'Superbad' and built a diverse career across comedy, horror, and voice acting.
Born 1984 (age 42)·Canadian actress·Birthday: October 11·Millennials
Biography
Martha MacIsaac built a career on relatable authenticity and sharp comedic timing, often playing characters navigating the brutal, funny realities of adolescence and young adulthood. While her breakout role as the sweetly naive and sexually curious Becca in 'Superbad' left a lasting impression, she refused to be typecast. MacIsaac moved seamlessly between genres, facing down terror in the horror remake 'The Last House on the Left' and lending her voice to animated series. Her work on television, including a lead role in the sitcom 'The Smart Woman's Survival Guide' and a part in the acclaimed miniseries 'The Great Eastern,' demonstrated a steady, understated range. Based in her native Canada for much of her work, she represents a brand of actor who prioritizes interesting roles over Hollywood glare.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Martha was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Martha Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Martha's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played the memorable role of Becca, Seth's love interest, in the hit comedy film 'Superbad.'
- Starred as the lead in the Canadian television comedy series 'The Smart Woman's Survival Guide.'
- Appeared in the critically acclaimed historical drama miniseries 'The Great Eastern.'
Did You Know?
She is a graduate of the prestigious National Theatre School of Canada.
She provided the voice of the character Atka in the animated children's series 'The Adventures of Napkin Man.'
She performed in several stage productions at the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.
“I'm drawn to characters who are a little messy, figuring things out in real time.”
