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Martin Balsam

Date of Death: February 13, 1996 (76)

Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1977
Joseph Parmigian

[Off-Broadway]
1977
Joseph Parmigian

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1962
Performer

Moe Smith

[Broadway]
1956
The Son-in-Law

[Broadway]
1953
A Bum in a Window

Ensemble at the Fiesta

Guest

Pilot of the Fugitivo

[Broadway]
1951
Man

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1950
Servingman

[Broadway]
1948
Merle

[Broadway]
1948
Murderer

One of the Three

[Broadway]
1947
Eddie

[Broadway]
1941
Mr. Blow


Movies

12 Angry Men
[ 1957 ] Juror 1
Time Limit
[ 1957 ] Sgt. Baker
Marjorie Morningstar
[ 1958 ] Dr. David Harris
Middle of the Night
[ 1959 ] Jack Englander
Al Capone
[ 1959 ] Mac Keely
Everybody Go Home!
[ 1960 ] Sergente Quintino Fornaciari
Breakfast at Tiffany's
[ 1961 ] O.J. Berman
Ada
[ 1961 ] Steve Jackson
Conquered City
[ 1962 ] Joseph Feinberg
Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed?
[ 1963 ] Sanford Kaufman
The Carpetbaggers
[ 1964 ] Bernard B. Norman
Seven Days in May
[ 1964 ] Paul Girard
A Thousand Clowns
[ 1965 ] Arnold
Harlow
[ 1965 ] Everett Redman
The Bedford Incident
[ 1965 ] Lt. Cmdr. Chester Potter M.D., U.S.N.
After the Fox
[ 1966 ] Harry Granoff
Hombre
[ 1967 ] Mendez
The Good Guys and the Bad Guys
[ 1969 ] Mayor Wilker
Me, Natalie
[ 1969 ] Uncle Harold
Tora! Tora! Tora!
[ 1970 ] Admiral Husband E. Kimmel
Catch-22
[ 1970 ] Colonel Cathcart
Little Big Man
[ 1970 ] Mr. Merriweather
Confessions of a Police Captain
[ 1971 ] Commissario Giacomo Bonavia
The Hassled Hooker
[ 1972 ] District Attorney Turrisi
Chronicle of a Homicide
[ 1972 ] Giudice Aldo Sola
The Man
[ 1972 ] Jim Talley
The Stone Killer
[ 1973 ] Al Vescari
Counselor at Crime
[ 1973 ] Don Antonio Macaluso
Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams
[ 1973 ] Harry
Murder on the Orient Express
[ 1974 ] Bianchi
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
[ 1974 ] Green
Smiling Maniacs
[ 1975 ] Carlo Goja
Season for Assassins
[ 1975 ] Commissioner Cutroni
Mitchell
[ 1975 ] James Arthur Cummings
Cry, Onion
[ 1975 ] Petrus Lamb
Death Rage
[ 1976 ] Commissario
Risking
[ 1976 ] Giulianelli
All the President's Men
[ 1976 ] Howard Simons
Two-Minute Warning
[ 1976 ] Sam McKeever
Silver Bears
[ 1977 ] Joe Fiore
The Sentinel
[ 1977 ] Professor Ruzinsky
Blood and Diamonds
[ 1977 ] Rizzo
Eyes Behind the Stars
[ 1978 ] Inspector Jim Grant
Cuba
[ 1979 ] General Bello
Gardenia
[ 1979 ] Salluzzo
There Goes the Bride
[ 1980 ] Elmer Babcock
The Warning
[ 1980 ] Questore Martorana
The Salamander
[ 1981 ] Captain Steffanelli
The Goodbye People
[ 1984 ] Max Silverman
Innocent Prey
[ 1984 ] Sheriff Virgil Baker
Death Wish 3
[ 1985 ] Bennett
St. Elmo's Fire
[ 1985 ] Mr. Beamish
The Delta Force
[ 1986 ] Ben Kaplan
Whatever It Takes
[ 1986 ] Hap Perchicksky
P.I. Private Investigations
[ 1987 ] Cliff Dowling
Brothers in Blood
[ 1987 ] Major Briggs
The Brother from Space
[ 1988 ] Father Howard
Cape Fear
[ 1991 ] Judge
The Last Match
[ 1991 ] Lawyer
The Silence of the Hams
[ 1994 ] Det. Martin Balsam
Legend of the Spirit Dog
[ 1994 ] Gramps
Unknown Soldier
[ 1995 ] Priest

TV Shows

Archie Bunker's Place
Murray Klein
La piovra
Frank Carrisi, Don Calogero Barretta
The Name of the Game
Angie, Herb Witmer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1978 - Best Actor

Martin Balsam, Cold Storage

Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Martin Balsam, Cold Storage


winner
Obie Awards - 1977 - Performance

Martin Balsam, Cold Storage


winner
Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Martin BalsamYou Know I Can't Hear You When the Water's Running


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1967 - Best Performance

Martin BalsamYou Know I Can't Hear You When the Water's Running

News


Olney Theatre Adds Outdoor Movies To Summer Lineup

Olney Theatre Center has added five outdoor film screenings to its schedule for the Olney Outdoors series, presented on the newly renovated Root Family Stage at Omi's Pavilion. It also announced a daytime sing-along screening of Cinderella in the 1938 Original Theatre.
Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills Celebrates 86th Anniversary With 1937 Ticket Prices

The Fine Arts Theatre Beverly Hills with celebrate the 86th Anniversary of the historic theatre with retro 1937 ticket prices of twenty-five cents per movie ticket and fifty cents for Double Features during a month-long celebration screening of 11 classic films from April 2 – 30, 2023.
Photos: MTA Encourages New Yorkers to Take the Subway to Broadway With New Ad Campaign

In 1977, stars from Broadway shows gathered onboard a New York City subway car to take what would become an iconic photo, appearing with the tag line “The Only Sure Way to Make It to Broadway.” Forty-four years later, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Broadway advertising agency RPM collaborated to re-create this photo.
Veteran Character Actor Basil Hoffman Passes Away at 83

Prolific, veteran character actor Basil Hoffman has died. He was 83. Hoffman passed on September 17th. His death was announced today by his longtime friend and personal manager Brad Lemack.
Ghostlight Productions Presents TWELVE ANGRY MEN

Ghostlight Productions, presents Reginald Rose's jury room drama Twelve Angry Men, directed by Gary Bradley, with performances May 9-11 at Richmond Town's County Courthouse.
Photo Flashback: Maureen Stapleton, Christopher Plummer and Glynis Johns Pose in 1982

Today we are taking you deep into the BroadwayWorld archives with this candid shot of Maureen Stapleton, Christopher Plummer and Glynis Johns as they promote Little Gloria... Happy at Last at the Plaza Hotel on September 11, 1982 in New York City.
Leslie Odom Jr. to Board Kenneth Branagh's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Remake?

Leslie Odom Jr. is certainly keeping busy after his Tony-winning run on Broadway in HAMILTON. Variety writes that the actor is in talks to join Kenneth Branagh's new big screen adaptation of Agatha Christie's iconic detective novel MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS.
Angelina Jolie in Talks to Join Kenneth Branagh in MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Remake

According to The Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie is currently in talks to join Kenneth Branagh in a new big screen adaptation of Agatha Cristie's iconic detective novel MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS. Branagh will star and direct.
Kenneth Branagh to Star in, Direct MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Reboot

Variety has just confirmed earlier rumors that stage and screen star Kenneth Branagh will take on a new big screen adaptation of Agatha Cristie's iconic detective novel MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS. He will also star in the film.
Kenneth Branagh in Talks to Helm MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Reboot

Kenneth Branagh is currently in talks to take on a big screen adaptation of Agatha Cristie's iconic detective novel MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS.  
LA Movies in the Park Series to Present Outdoor Screening of BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S

Eat|See|Hear, LA's premier movies in the park event series, will be in Griffith Park on Saturday, June 6, to showcase the 1961 romantic comedy, Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Ben Stiller Offers Heartfelt Tribute to Mom, Anne; Thanks Fans for Support

Ben Stiller turned to Twitter to pay tribute to his mother Anne Meara, who passed away over the weekend. The actor also thanked fans for their 'kind words' about the talented actress.
Tony Nominee Anne Meara, Ben Stiller's Mother, Has Died

BroadwayWorld has learned that Anne Meara passed away on Saturday. She was 85.
Warner Theatre to Screen BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S, 9/21

On Sunday, September 21 at 4 pm, the Warner Theatre will show the classic romantic film, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S, on the Warner's 50 foot screen!
Moving Image to Screen FUN CITY: NEW YORK IN THE MOVIES 1967-75, Begin. Today

Movies filmed in New York City that tapped into the turmoil, chaos, and social and cultural energies of the late 1960s and early 1970s are the subject of the screening series Fun City: New York in the Movies 1967-75, curated by film critic and historian J. Hoberman. The series, which will be accompanied by a new monograph written by Hoberman, includes nineteen films, and will be presented by Museum of the Moving Image from August 10 through September 1. The films include established classics such as Rosemary's Baby, The French Connection, Midnight Cowboy, and Dog Day Afternoon, as well as lesser known films such as The Angel Levine, Bye Bye Braverman, and Cotton Comes to Harlem.
TWILIGHT ZONE SEASON 4 Comes to DVD Today

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the release of the third season of Rod Serling's groundbreaking, science fiction anthology The Twilight Zone: The Complete Fourth Season, available on DVD today, Aug. 6, 2013, at an SRP of $29.98.
ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN 2-Disc Special Edition Arrives on Blu-ray 11/2

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) commemorates the 40th Anniversary of Watergate this year with the release of ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN 2-Disc Special Edition on Blu-ray November 12.
Moving Image to Screen FUN CITY: NEW YORK IN THE MOVIES 1967-75, 8/10-9/1

Movies filmed in New York City that tapped into the turmoil, chaos, and social and cultural energies of the late 1960s and early 1970s are the subject of the screening series Fun City: New York in the Movies 1967-75, curated by film critic and historian J. Hoberman. The series, which will be accompanied by a new monograph written by Hoberman, includes nineteen films, and will be presented by Museum of the Moving Image from August 10 through September 1. The films include established classics such as Rosemary's Baby, The French Connection, Midnight Cowboy, and Dog Day Afternoon, as well as lesser known films such as The Angel Levine, Bye Bye Braverman, and Cotton Comes to Harlem.
THE TWILIGHT ZONE Season 4 Set for DVD Release on 8/6

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the release of the third season of Rod Serling's groundbreaking, science fiction anthology The Twilight Zone: The Complete Fourth Season, available on DVD on Aug. 6, 2013, at an SRP of $29.98.
PENGUIN POOL MURDER Among Warner Archive's New Releases

Warner Archive Collection announces new releases inlcuding Spinsters, Spies & Cavemen!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Martin Balsam been in?

Martin Balsam has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Martin Balsam been in?

Martin Balsam has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Martin Balsam been nominated for?

Martin Balsam has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Best Actor at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in "Cold Storage." He also received a nomination for Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for the same production. Balsam was recognized with a nomination for Performance at the Obie Awards for his work in "Cold Storage" as well. Additionally, he earned a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for his role in "You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water's Running." Lastly, Balsam received a nomination for Best Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in "You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water's Running."

What awards has Martin Balsam won?

Martin Balsam has won several awards throughout his career. He won the Best Actor award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in "Cold Storage." He also received the Performance award from the Obie Awards for the same play. Balsam's talent was recognized at the Tony Awards, where he won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for "You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water's Running." Additionally, he received the Best Performance award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his role in the same play.

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