Martin Balsam

Birth Name:

Martin Henry Balsam

Birth Place:

The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor

In 1964, he received the National Board of Review award for "Best Supporting Actor" for his work in "The Carpetbaggers․"
I'll tell you, I still don't fell whatever change you're supposed to feel when your name goes up above the title․ I think that's because this star thing has never been the first consideration with me․ Never․ The work has always come first
Studied acting at the Dramatic Workshop of New York's The New School
Was personally selected by filmmaker Elia Kazan to join the Actors Studio
Served during World War II in the U․S․ Army Air Corps
Was originally scheduled to portray the voice of HAL in "2001: A Space Odyssey," but was eventually replaced

1964NBR Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
1966Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Winner
1966Golden Laurel - Supporting Performance, Male:Winner
1974Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture:Nominated
1976BAFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
1977BAFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special:Nominated

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