Martha Bellison — The Invention of Lying Character Profile

About Martha Bellison

Mark's mother who suffers a fatal heart attack. Her terror of the void of death prompts Mark to invent the concept of an afterlife, bringing her peace and launching his worldwide influence.

Character Facts

Played by

Fionnula Flanagan

Appears in

The Invention of Lying (2009)

Role

Supporting

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