Martin Balsam

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Martin Balsam Fast Facts:

Served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
One of the original members of the Actors Studio, he had a steady stream of roles on stage and TV before making his film debut in On the Waterfront (1954).
Appeared in both versions of Cape Fear, the 1962 original and the 1991 remake.
Divided his time between films and theater; his movies included Psycho (1960) and A Thousand Clowns (1965), and plays included Death of a Salesman and Camino Real.
Costarred in the sitcom Archie Bunker's Place from 1979 to '81.
A highly respected and successful character actor, he worked steadily in films and television until 1994, just two years before he died of a stroke while vacationing in Rome, Italy.

Martin Balsam Relationships:
Joyce Van Patten - Ex-wife
Lillian Balsam - Mother
Warren Balsam - Brother
Adam Balsam - Son
Zoe - Daughter
Pearl Somner - Ex-wife
Talia Balsam - Daughter
Irene Miller - Ex-wife
Albert Balsam - Father
Martin Balsam Awards:
1968 Tony: Actor (Dramatic) - Winner
1965 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Winner
1975 BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actor - Nominee
1976 BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actor - Nominee
1974 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
1977 Emmy: Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special - Nominee
College:
Attended the Actors Studio, New York, NY