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Martin Balsam
Martin Henry Balsam (1919-1996) was a critically acclaimed American actor, holding a prolific career in character roles across film, theatre, and television. An early member of the Actor's Studio, he started his career on the New York stage, where he garnered a Tony award for Best Actor for his performance in Robert Anderson's 'You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water's Running'. He further cemented his legacy by winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'A Thousand Clowns'. Known for roles in successful films such as '12 Angry Men', 'Psycho', 'Breakfast at Tiffany's', and 'All the President's Men,' Balsam showcased diversified talents in the entertainment world.
He also starred in popular TV series such as 'Dr. Kildare' and 'Archie Bunker's Place.' Beyond Hollywood, he carved a niche in Italian films, starring in numerous films throughout the '70s. His talents beamed across continents, earning him a BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, and Emmy Award nominations. Balsam was married thrice and fathered an actress, Talia Balsam. He passed away while on vacation in Rome, Italy. Having left an indelible mark on the world of acting, Balsam's contribution to cinema remains appreciated by generations of film enthusiasts.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Martin Henry Balsam
Born: New York City, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: November 4, 1919
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1947-1995
Children: 3
Spouses: Pearl Somner, Joyce Van Patten, Irene Miller
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Awards and Nominations Received by Martin Balsam
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Movies Featuring Martin Balsam
Cuba
All the President's Men
Seven Days in May
Catch-22
Tora! Tora! Tora!
St. Elmo's Fire
The Delta Force
Death Wish 3
Two-Minute Warning
The Anderson Tapes
The Sentinel
Time Limit
The Last Match
There Goes The Bride
The Salamander
Night of 100 Stars
Little Gloria… Happy at Last
Murder in Space
Space
P.I. Private Investigations
The Brother from Space
The Warning
Brothers in Blood
People vs. Jean Harris
Night of Terror
Rainbow
The Good Guys and the Bad Guys
The Storyteller
Cry, Onion!
Confessions of a Police Captain
The Bedford Incident
The Hassled Hooker
24 Hour Psycho
Contract on Cherry Street
People vs. Jean Harris
Raid on Entebbe
Blood and Diamonds
The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case
Harlow
Silver Bears
Mitchell
Gardenia
The Six Million Dollar Man
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Middle of the Night
The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War
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The Defender (Studio One)
Meet Him and Die
Al Capone
Hunters Are for Killing
Counselor at Crime
Aunt Mary
Marjorie Morningstar
Death Rage
Everybody Go Home!
Trilogy
Who’s Been Sleeping in My Bed?
The Old Man Who Cried Wolf
Me, Natalie
Season For Assassins
Eyes Behind the Stars
Smiling Maniacs
Chronicle of a Homicide
La Classe américaine
Winged Victory
Ada
The Horror Show
After the Fox
The Stone Killer
A Brand New Life
The Carpetbaggers
Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams
Career Timeline
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1993
24 Hour Psycho
Milton Arbogast (archive footage)
La Classe américaine
Callaghan (archive footage)
1981
The Salamander
Captain Steffanelli
People vs. Jean Harris
Joel Aurnou
People vs. Jean Harris
Joel Aurnou
1977
The Sentinel
The Storyteller
Ira Davidoff
Contract on Cherry Street
Ernie Weinberg
Silver Bears
Joe Fiore
1976
All the President's Men
Two-Minute Warning
Raid on Entebbe
Daniel Cooper
The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case
Edward J. Reilly
Meet Him and Die
Giulianelli
Death Rage
Commissario
1975
Cry, Onion!
Petrus Lamb
Mitchell
James Arthur Cummings
Season For Assassins
Commissioner Katroni
Smiling Maniacs
Carlo Goja
1973
The Six Million Dollar Man
Dr. Rudy Wells
The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War
Dr. Rudy Wells (uncredited) (archive footage)
Counselor at Crime
Don Antonio Macaluso
The Stone Killer
Al Vescari
A Brand New Life
Jim Douglas
Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams
Harry Walden
1972
Night of Terror
Capt. Caleb Sark
The Hassled Hooker
District Attorney Turrisi
Chronicle of a Homicide
Giudice Aldo Sola
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