Barney Martin
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 3, 1923 in Queens, New York, USA
- Died
- March 21, 2005
- Active Years
- 1959–2016 (58 Years)
- Total Credits
- 63 credits in database
Biography
Barney Martin was an American actor and comedian born on March 3, 1923, in Queens, New York. He is best known for his role as Morty Seinfeld, the father of Jerry Seinfeld, on the sitcom Seinfeld. His television and film career included credits as an actor and producer. Notable film appearances include supporting roles in the 1967 film The Producers and the 1981 comedy Arthur. Martin was married to Catherine Martin. He passed away on March 21, 2005, in Studio City, California, at the age of 82. Throughout his professional life, he accumulated 60 known acting credits. His work on the sitcom Seinfeld spanned from 1991 to 1998.
Career overview
Barney Martin was an American actor and comedian born on March 3, 1923, in Queens, New York. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of Morty Seinfeld, the father of the lead character Jerry, on the sitcom Seinfeld. His work on the series spanned from 1991 to 1998. Throughout his career, Martin accumulated 60 known acting credits.
In addition to his television work, Martin appeared in several feature films. He held supporting roles in the 1967 film The Producers, directed by Mel Brooks, and the 1981 comedy Arthur, which starred Dudley Moore. Beyond his acting career, he was also credited as a producer. Martin was married to Catherine Martin and resided in Studio City, California, at the time of his death. He passed away on March 21, 2005, at the age of 82.
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Full Filmography
63 titles- The Last Laugh (2016) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Kramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to Cosmo (2004) as Self
- Living in TV Land (2004)
- Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000) as Ambassador Major (voice)
- I Married a Monster (1998) as Pop
- George & Leo (1997)
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Santa
- Daddy Dearest (1993) as Pete Peters
- Us (1991) as Jack Hayes
- Sydney (1990) as Ray
- Seinfeld (1989) as Morty Seinfeld
- Major Dad (1989)
- Deadly Weapon (1989) as Mayor Bigelow
- Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog (1989) as Rudy Phillips
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Old Kevin Arnold
- Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988) as Ralph Marolla
- Full House (1987) as Ranger Roy
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Edison Coulter
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Charlie Donegan
- The Oldest Rookie (1987)
- Killer in the Mirror (1986)
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as Marty (segment "Dealer's Choice")
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Carl
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as NYPD Lt. Timothy Hanratty
- Night Court (1984) as Bum
- Highway to Heaven (1984) as Barney
- Punky Brewster (1984) as Dr. Martin
- For Love or Money (1984) as Piper
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Mama's Family (1983) as Billy Field
- At Ease (1983)
- Zorro and Son (1983) as Napa
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Mr. Duffy
- Cassie & Co. (1982) as J.T. McClane
- Hotel (1982)
- Here's Boomer (1981)
- Arthur (1981) as Ralph Marolla
- This Year's Blonde (1980) as Eddie Mannix
- The Silent Lovers (1980) as Eddie Mannix
- Number 96 (1980)
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- Hart to Hart (1979) as Reverend Tyson
- Benson (1979)
- Archie Bunker's Place (1979)
- Hot Stuff (1979) as Kiley
- Movie Movie (1978) as Motorcycle Cop ("Baxter's Beauties of 1933")
- It Happened One Christmas (1977) as Uncle Willie
- The Tony Randall Show (1976) as Jack Terwilliger
- The Tony Randall Show (1976) as Jack Terwillinger
- Barney Miller (1975) as Wendell R. Bergendahl
- Happy Days (1974)
- The Odd Couple (1970)
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Mr. Moss
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Man #3
- The Woody Allen Special (1969) as Self
- The Producers (1968) as Göring
- Charly (1968) as Hank
- The Love Song of Barney Kempinski (1968) as Large Man
- The Patty Duke Show (1963)
- Love with the Proper Stranger (1963) as Sidney (uncredited)
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Rupert Harney
- Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine (1962) as Garbage Man
- Odds Against Tomorrow (1959) as Car Accident Driver (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Barney Martin best known for?
Barney Martin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Last Laugh (2016), The Key (1983), Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000), The Wayans Bros. (1995).
When and where was Barney Martin born?
Barney Martin was born on March 3, 1923 in Queens, New York, USA. They passed away on March 21, 2005.
How many credits does Barney Martin have?
Barney Martin has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2016.
What is Barney Martin's background in cinema and television?
Barney Martin was an American actor and comedian born on March 3, 1923, in Queens, New York. He is best known for his role as Morty Seinfeld, the father of Jerry Seinfeld, on the sitcom Seinfeld. His television and film career included credits as an actor and producer. Notable film appearances include supporting roles ...
Barney Martin by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Seinfeld (1989) as Morty Seinfeld — aged about 66
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Old Kevin Arnold — aged about 65
- The Odd Couple (1970) — aged about 47
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Mr. Moss — aged about 47
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Man #3 — aged about 47
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Rupert Harney — aged about 39
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