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Martin Balsam Movies, Cast & Biography
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…
- Born
- 4 November 1919
- Died
- 13 February 1996
- Birthplace
- The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Known for
- Actor
- Guides here
- 2 films
Biography
Who is Martin Balsam?
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).
Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.
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Martin was born in which country?
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
What is Martin Balsam best known for?
Best known as a actor, with 2 credited films in the MovieState library.
Which Martin Balsam films can I read about here?
12 Angry Men (1957), Psycho (1960).