Actor

Martin Balsam: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 72
on screen: 1944–1993
box office: $148M
nomination: 1

Born: November 4, 1919
Birthplace: New York City, U.S.
Full name: Martin Henry Balsam
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1947-1995
Spouses: Pearl Somner, Joyce Van Patten, Irene Miller
Children: 3

Biggest hits

The Best Martin Balsam Movies

The films of Martin Balsam that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: All the President's Men (1976) leads with $70.6M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Martin Balsam's Career in Numbers

Martin Balsam's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Martin Balsam works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Winged Victory (1944) to 24 Hour Psycho (1993), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.

Martin Balsam Movies by Decade

1940s 1
1950s 5
1960s 11
1970s 37
1980s 14
1990s 3

The 1970s were Martin Balsam's busiest decade, with 37 films.

Martin Balsam Movies by Genre

Drama 19
Crime 10
Comedy 9
Action 8
Thriller 7
Tv movie 6
Romance 3
War 2
Adventure 2
Sci-Fi 1

Drama is the genre Martin Balsam has worked in most, with 19 films, ahead of crime (10).

Martin Balsam Career Milestones

First film: Winged Victory 1944
Biggest box office hit: All the President's Men $70.6M worldwide
Newest film: 24 Hour Psycho 1993

72 credits

Martin Balsam Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Martin Balsam is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Martin Balsam Movies as an Actor

Martin Balsam in Documentaries & Specials

1982 Night of 100 Stars as Self · Comedy

1 nomination

Martin Balsam: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

30th British Academy Film Awards
- Martin Balsam: Nominated Best Supporting Actor All the President's Men

Biography

Who Is Martin Balsam?

Martin Balsam was born in New York City, U.S. in 1919. Credited on films since 1944, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Martin Henry Balsam (1919-1996) was a critically acclaimed American actor, holding a prolific career in character roles across film, theatre, and television. An early member of the Actor's Studio, he started his career on the New York stage, where he garnered a Tony award for Best Actor for his performance in Robert Anderson's 'You Know I Can't Hear You When the Water's Running'. He further cemented his legacy by winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'A Thousand Clowns'. Known for roles in successful films such as '12 Angry Men', 'Psycho', 'Breakfast at Tiffany's', and 'All the President's Men,' Balsam showcased diversified talents in the entertainment world.

He also starred in popular TV series such as 'Dr. Kildare' and 'Archie Bunker's Place.' Beyond Hollywood, he carved a niche in Italian films, starring in numerous films throughout the '70s. His talents beamed across continents, earning him a BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, and Emmy Award nominations. Balsam was married thrice and fathered an actress, Talia Balsam. He passed away while on vacation in Rome, Italy. Having left an indelible mark on the world of acting, Balsam's contribution to cinema remains appreciated by generations of film enthusiasts.

Works with

Who Martin Balsam Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Martin Balsam shares the most films with. Anthony Perkins comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Charles Bronson (4).

FAQ

Martin Balsam: Questions & Answers

How many movies Martin Balsam has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Martin Balsam been in?

Martin Balsam is credited on 72 films, from 1944 to 1993. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Martin Balsam's highest-grossing movie?

All the President's Men (1976) is Martin Balsam's biggest box office hit, with $70.6M worldwide, ahead of St. Elmo's Fire (1985) ($37.8M). Across every film with box office figures, Martin Balsam's movies have made $148M.

Martin Balsam's biggest hits

Has Martin Balsam won an Oscar?

Martin Balsam has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Martin Balsam has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

What is Martin Balsam's newest movie?

The most recent film on Martin Balsam's filmography is La Classe américaine (1993), in the role of Callaghan (archive footage).

Who does Martin Balsam work with most often?

Martin Balsam shares the most films with Anthony Perkins (4 films), Charles Bronson (4 films) and Franco Nero (4 films).

The Best Martin Balsam Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 72 credits.

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