Actors
All filmographies
Movies
Explore every movie
Series
Most watched shows
Play
Trivia, challenges & battles
🍿
Home Actors Movies Series Play
Language: English
▶
Actor Evolution
115.0K subscribers
Martin Balsam
Martin Balsam
76 years (Nov 4, 1919 – Feb 13, 1996)
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
70 Movies
32 TV Shows

Martin Balsam

Known for
12 Angry Men
Juror 1
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Admiral Husband E. Kimmel
Catch-22
Col. Cathcart
Psycho
Milton Arbogast
Martin Balsam was an American character actor, one of those omnipresent faces who lent solidity to countless classics. Trained at the Actors Studio, he became unforgettable as the detective Arbogast in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' and as Juror No. 1 in Sidney Lumet's '12 Angry Men'. He won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for 'A Thousand Clowns', and left his mark on thrillers like 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three'. He worked with the best directors of his era while remaining a first-rate supporting player, able to bring humanity and texture to every shot. His style, sober and earthy, embodied the ordinary man with a quiet and unmistakable authority.
Martin Balsam was an American character actor, one of those omnipresent faces who lent solidity to countless classics. Trained at the Actors Studio, he became unforgettable as the detective Arbogast in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' and as Juror No. 1 in Sidney Lumet's '12 Angry Men'. He won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for 'A Thousand Clowns', and left his mark on thrillers like 'The Taking of Pelham One Two Three'. He worked with the best directors of his era while remaining a first-rate supporting player, able to bring humanity and texture to every shot. His style, sober and earthy, embodied the ordinary man with a quiet and unmistakable authority.
Known for
12 Angry Men
Juror 1
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Admiral Husband E. Kimmel
Catch-22
Col. Cathcart
Psycho
Milton Arbogast
Movies
TV Shows
Latest Trailers
Legend of the Spirit Dog
Watch Trailer
Legend of the Spirit Dog
Advertisement
Full Filmography
Legend of the Spirit Dog
Gramps
★ 6.0
1997
Film
Unknown Soldier
Priest
★ 8.0
1995
Film
The Silence of the Hams
Det. Martin Balsam
★ 4.9
1994
Film
Midnight Caller
Gil Solarski · 1 episode
★ 7.6
1990
TV
The Last Match
Lawyer
★ 5.8
1990
Film
Two Evil Eyes
Mr. Pym
★ 6.1
1990
Film
Oceano
Don Matias Quintero · 6 episodes
★ 7.0
1989–
TV
The Brother from Space
Frather Howard
★ 4.0
1988
Film
The Child Saver
Sidney Rosenberg
★ 7.5
1988
Film
Photos
Advertisement
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Martin Balsam still alive?
Martin Balsam passed away on February 13, 1996 at age 76.
What are the most famous roles of Martin Balsam?
Martin Balsam is best known for roles in Psycho, 12 Angry Men, Breakfast at Tiffany's.
How many movies has Martin Balsam been in?
Over a 52-year career (since 1944), Martin Balsam has appeared in 70 movies and 31 TV shows.
What was Martin Balsam's first movie?
The career of Martin Balsam began with Winged Victory (1944).
What is Martin Balsam's most recent movie or series?
Martin Balsam's most recent release is Legend of the Spirit Dog, which premiered on August 19, 1997.
What TV shows has Martin Balsam appeared in?
On television, Martin Balsam has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Murder, She Wrote, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Twilight Zone.
Related
Loading...
Martin Balsam
Martin Balsam
1919-11-04 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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).

Your experience, your call

We use cookies for analytics and ads. Without them, the site works just as well.

Known for
—