Martin West (actor)
Martin West (born Martin Weixelbaum; August 28, 1937 – December 31, 2019[1][2]), was an American actor of film and television best known for playing the grieving father Lawson in John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13 and the lead role in Freckles.
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| Born | Martin Weixelbaum August 28, 1937 Westhampton, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 31, 2019 (aged 82) Westport, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1959–1990 |
| Spouse(s) | Carol A. Heller (1967 - 1971, her death) Carolyn K. Barsky (1975- 1979, divorce) Suzie Galler (1980 - 1997, divorce) |
| Partner(s) | Ann Chernow (1998–2019) |
| Children | 3 |
West played Dr. Phil Brewer in General Hospital and Don Hughes in As the World Turns.[3] His work also includes appearances in films including Soldier Blue and Mac and Me and as guest star in television programs including Perry Mason, The Invaders, and Matlock. West's final TV acting appearance was in an episode of The New Adam-12 before being retired from acting in 1990.
On Broadway, West portrayed a Union soldier in The Andersonville Trial (1959).[4]
After he moved to Westport, Connecticut, West acted and directed with the Theatre Artists Workshop and produced a documentary about older artists from that area.[3]
In 1967, West married Carol A. Heller and remained wed until her death in 1971. Marrying Carolyn K. Barsky in 1975, West had his first of three children. The two later divorced in 1979.
On New Years Eve 1980, West married actress Suzie Galler after meeting her on the set of Der Preis fürs Überleben, a film in which they co-starred. They had two children together before making the move from Los Angeles to Connecticut in 1993, ultimately divorcing in 1997. The following year, West met artist Ann Chernow at a mutual friend's party. Ann remained his partner until his death.[3]
On December 31, 2019, West died in Norwalk Hospital at age 82.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1960 | Freckles | Freckles | |
| 1961 | The Sergeant Was a Lady | Cpl. Gale Willard | |
| 1963 | The Man from Galveston | Stonewall Grey | |
| 1963 | Captain Newman, M.D. | Patient | Uncredited |
| 1965 | The Girls on the Beach | Duke | |
| 1965 | A Swingin Summer | Turk | |
| 1966 | Lord Love a Duck | Bob Bernard | |
| 1966 | Harper | Deputy | |
| 1968 | Sweet November | Gordon | |
| 1970 | Soldier Blue | Lt. Spingarn | |
| 1976 | Family Plot | Sanger | |
| 1976 | Assault on Precinct 13 | Lawson | |
| 1980 | Der Preis furs Uberleben | Joseph C. Randolph | |
| 1985 | Hellhole | Rollins | |
| 1987 | Best Seller | Mature Cop | |
| 1988 | Mac and Me | Wickett | |
| 1989 | Listen to Me | Justice Blyleven |
References
- "MARTIN WEST Obituary - New York, NY | New York Times". Retrieved Apr 30, 2020.
- "Martin West, 82, Actor, Filmmaker". WestportNow. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- "Martin West, 82". Classic Images (536): 48. February 2020.
- "Martin West". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020.