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Martin Balsam was an American actor who had a long and successful career in film, television, and theater. He was born on November 4, 1919 in The Bronx, New York City, to Russian-Jewish immigrants.
Balsam began his career in the theater, appearing in productions on Broadway and off-Broadway. He made his film debut in 1947 in the film The Guilt of Janet Ames. He went on to appear in a number of films, including 12 Angry Men (1957), Psycho (1960), and A Thousand Clowns (1965). He also appeared in numerous television shows, including The Twilight Zone, The Fugitive, and Columbo.
Balsam won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in A Thousand Clowns. He was also nominated for an Emmy Award for his performance in the television movie The Law.
Balsam was married to actress Joyce Van Patten from 1960 until their divorce in 1976. He had two children with Van Patten.
Balsam died on February 13, 1996 in Rome, Italy, at the age of 76. His net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be around $2 million.
| Popular As |
Martin Henry Balsam |
| Occupation |
actor |
| Age |
77 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
4 November, 1919 |
| Birthday |
4 November |
| Birthplace |
New York City, U.S. |
| Date of death |
February 13, 1996 |
| Died Place |
Rome, Italy |
| Nationality |
United States |
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Martin Balsam Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, Martin Balsam height is 5′ 7″ .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5′ 7″ |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Martin Balsam's Wife?
His wife is Pearl Somner (m. 1951-1954)
Joyce Van Patten (m. 1957-1962)
Irene Miller (m. 1963-1987)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Pearl Somner (m. 1951-1954)
Joyce Van Patten (m. 1957-1962)
Irene Miller (m. 1963-1987) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3, including Talia |
Martin Balsam Net Worth
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Timeline
He played the husband of his real life ex-wife Joyce Van Patten in St. Elmo's Fire (1985).
Played Carroll O'Connor's Jewish business partner for a couple of seasons on Archie Bunker's Place (1979). Previously they had performed together in the The Sacco-Vanzetti Story on Sunday Showcase (1959).
Won Broadway's 1968 Tony Award as Best Actor (Dramatic) for "You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water's Running."
Played fictional characters based on Louis B. Mayer in both "The Carpetbaggers" and "Harlow", two films released in consecutive years (1964 and 1965), both produced by Joseph E. Levine for Paramount, both written by John Michael Hayes and both starring Carroll Baker.
Many strong movie roles came his way in the 1960s, including parts in Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), Cape Fear (1962) and The Carpetbaggers (1964).
He made guest appearances on both The Twilight Zone (1959) and The Twilight Zone (1985).
Played a psychiatrist in Rod Sterling's Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse: The Time Element (1958), which dealt with a patient who kept dreaming that he was back in the time just prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. In Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970), he played Admiral Kimmel the naval commander of Pearl Harbor at the time of the Japanese attack.
In 1957, he was able to prove himself on the big-screen once again, with a prominent role in 12 Angry Men (1957), directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Henry Fonda.
While starring on an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955), Hitchcock was so impressed by his work, that he offered him a key supporting role of Detective Milton Arbogast in Psycho (1960). His work with Hitchcock opened him up to a world of other acting opportunities.
After his Broadway success, he had a few minor television roles before his big break arrived when he joined the cast of On the Waterfront (1954).
He had recurring roles on some of the most popular television series of that time, including The United States Steel Hour (1953), The Philco Television Playhouse (1948), Goodyear Playhouse (1951) and Studio One in Hollywood (1948).
But, it was not until 1951 that he experienced real success. That play was Tennessee Williams' "The Rose Tattoo".
In the 1950s, Martin had many television roles.
All of Martin's television work in the 1950s did not go to waste.
By 1947, he was honing his craft at the Actors Studio, run at that time by Elia Kazan and Lee Strasberg. His time at the Actors Studio in New York City allowed him training in the famous Stanislavsky method. Despite his excellent training, he had to prove himself, just like any up and coming young actor.
He appeared in two productions which concerned the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941: Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse: The Time Element (1958) and Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970). He played Dr. Gillespie in the former and Admiral Husband Kimmel in the latter.
He began on Broadway in the late 1940s.
Graduated DeWitt Clinton High School in New York. [1938]
Martin Henry Balsam was born on November 4, 1919 in the Bronx, New York City, to Lillian (Weinstein) and Albert Balsam, a manufacturer of women's sportswear. He was the first-born child. His father was a Russian Jewish immigrant, and his mother was born in New York, to Russian Jewish parents. Martin caught the acting bug in high school where he participated in the drama club. After high school, he continued his interest in acting by attending Manhattan's progressive New School. When World War II broke out, Martin was called to service in his early twenties. After the war, he was lucky to secure a position as an usher at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
