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MARTIN BALSAM

Actor
BORN November 4, 1919
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HEIGHT 5'7" (1.70 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1947 – 1995
MARTIN BALSAM

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Martin Henry Balsam (November 4, 1919 – February 13, 1996) was an American character actor. He is best known for a number of film roles, including detective Milton Arbogast in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960), Arnold Burns in A Thousand Clowns (1965), which earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Juror #1 in 12 Angry Men (1957), and Mr. Green in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), as well as for his role as Murray Klein in the television sitcom Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1983).

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Martin
  • Born November 4, 1919
  • Height 5'7" (1.70 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education The New School
  • Current Status Deceased (Passed away on February 13, 1996)
  • Years Active 1947 – 1995
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background In addition to his Oscar and Tony Awards, Balsam was also a BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, and Emmy Award nominee. With Joyce Van Patten, he was the father of actress Talia Balsam.
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner {{marriage|Irene Miller}}
  • Children 3, including Talia
  • Social

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