Martin Balsam
Birthday: 4 November 1919, The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Birth Name: Martin Henry Balsam
Height: 170 cm
Martin Henry Balsam was born on November 4, 1919 in the Bronx, New York City, to Lillian (Weinstein) and Albert Balsam, a manufacturer of women's sportswear. He was the first-born child. His fath ...Show More
The supporting role is always potentially the most interesting in a film.
The supporting role is always potentially the most interesting in a film.
I think the average guy has always identified with me.
I think the average guy has always identified with me.
[on playing Mr. Green in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)] I have always wanted to get away Show more
[on playing Mr. Green in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)] I have always wanted to get away from playing Mr. Nice Guy. I loathe nice guys because I am one, but let's face it, there's a lot of nastiness in me. Hide
I'll tell you, I still don't feel whatever change you're supposed to feel when your name goes up abo Show more
I'll tell you, I still don't feel 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. Hide
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