Martin Balsam - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 04, 1919 |
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| Died | February 13, 1996 (age 76) |
| Birthplace | The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Martin Balsam's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Academy Award-winning actor, known for 'Psycho,' '12 Angry Men,' and 'A Thousand Clowns'. |
Intro
Martin Balsam was an acclaimed American character actor, known for his extensive work in theater, film, and television. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'A Thousand Clowns' and was widely recognized for his roles in classics such as 'Psycho,' '12 Angry Men,' and 'All the President's Men.'
Early Life & Background
Martin Balsam was born to Russian Jewish immigrant parents in The Bronx, New York City. He attended DeWitt Clinton High School and later studied at the Dramatic Workshop of The New School in New York, developing a passion for acting early in his life.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'A Thousand Clowns' (1965).
- Played Detective Milton Arbogast in 'Psycho' (1960).
- Appeared as Juror #1 in '12 Angry Men' (1957).
- Acted in 'All the President's Men' (1976) as Howard Simons.
- Worked extensively in television, winning an Emmy Award for his role in 'Archie Bunker's Place.'
Trivia
- Served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.
- He was married three times, including to actress Joyce Van Patten.
- Appeared in both highly acclaimed films and television series across a five-decade-long career.
FAQs
People also ask
Martin Balsam was born the 4 November 1919.
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About November 4th, 1919, in brief:
- Day of the week: November 4th, 1919 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Dear Heart by John Steel
- Popular movie: Male and Female directed by Cecil B. DeMille
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