Marty Robbins
Biography
Martin David Robinson (September 26, 1925 – December 8, 1982) was an American singer, songwriter, multi‑instrumentalist and NASCAR racing driver who also pursued acting. Born in Glendale, Arizona, he was professionally known as Marty Robbins and occasionally credited as Martin David R. His entertainment career spanned from the late 1940s to the early 1980s, during which he became one of the most popular country and western singers and an early outlaw‑country pioneer. In addition to his music work, Robbins is listed on The Movie Database as a male actor with twenty‑five acting credits, and he is identified under the “Known For” category for acting. He died at age 57.
Career overview
Martin David Robinson, professionally known as Marty Robbins, was an American male performer born on September 26 1925 in Glendale, Arizona, and he died on December 8 1982 at the age of 57. In addition to his widely recognized work as a singer and songwriter, Robbins pursued a parallel career in acting. The Motion Picture Database lists him as “known for acting” and records a total of twenty‑five acting credits attributed to him. His involvement in film and television was part of a broader entertainment career that extended from the late 1940s through the early 1980s, a period during which he remained active across multiple media.
Robbins’s acting contributions are documented under the name Marty Robbins, with an alternate credit as Martin David R. While specific titles are not detailed in the available data, the tally of twenty‑five credited roles indicates a sustained presence on screen throughout his professional life. His dual engagement in music and acting reflects the versatility that characterized his nearly four‑decade career in the public eye.
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Full Filmography
25 titles- Big Iron (2023) Writer
- Opry Video Classics : Legends (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 2 (2005) as himself
- Marty Robbins: At Town Hall Party (2003) as Himself
- Austin City Limits: Country (2001)
- Country Music Classics: Marty Robbins and Ernest Tubb (1992) as Himself
- Honkytonk Man (1982) as Smoky
- Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980) as Self
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Music Country USA (1974) as Self - Host
- Guns of a Stranger (1973) as Sheriff Matthew Roberts (The Drifter)
- Country Music (1972) as Himself
- The Johnny Cash Show (1969) as Self
- From Nashville With Music (1969)
- Hell on Wheels (1967) as Himself
- Road to Nashville (1966) as Self
- The Ballad of a Gunfighter (1964) as Marty Robbins
- Tennessee Jamboree (1964) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Buffalo Gun (1961) as Marty Robbins
- The Hanging Tree (1959) Theme Song Performance
- Raiders of Old California (1957) as Timothy Boyle
- The Badge of Marshal Brennan (1957) as Felipe
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Singer
- The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1973 as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marty Robbins best known for?
Marty Robbins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Honkytonk Man (1982), Dinah! (1974), The Hoax (2006), The Italian Job (1969).
When and where was Marty Robbins born?
Marty Robbins was born on September 26, 1925 in Glendale, AZ, USA. They passed away on December 8, 1982.
How many credits does Marty Robbins have?
Marty Robbins has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2023.
What is Marty Robbins's background in cinema and television?
Martin David Robinson (September 26, 1925 – December 8, 1982) was an American singer, songwriter, multi‑instrumentalist and NASCAR racing driver who also pursued acting. Born in Glendale, Arizona, he was professionally known as Marty Robbins and occasionally credited as Martin David R. His entertainment career spanned ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dinah! (1974) as Self — aged about 48
- The Johnny Cash Show (1969) as Self — aged about 43
- Honkytonk Man (1982) as Smoky — aged about 56
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Singer — aged about 30
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self — aged about 35
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