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
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.
-
Worldwide box office: $70.6M All the President's Men 1976 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $37.8M St. Elmo's Fire 1985 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $17.8M The Delta Force 1986 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $16.1M Death Wish 3 1985 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $5.61M Cuba 1979 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $364 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three 1974 · Thriller
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
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
71- 1993
La Classe américaine as Callaghan (archive footage) · Comedy - 1993
24 Hour Psycho as Milton Arbogast (archive footage) · Thriller - 1990
The Last Match as Lawyer · Action - 1988
The Brother from Space as Frather Howard · Sci-Fi - 1987
P.I. Private Investigations as Cliff Dowling · Thriller - 1987
Brothers in Blood War - 1986
The Delta Force Action Worldwide box office: $17.8M - 1985
Death Wish 3 Action Worldwide box office: $16.1M - 1985
Murder in Space as Alexander Rostov · Tv movie - 1985
St. Elmo's Fire Drama Worldwide box office: $37.8M - 1985
Space as Senator Glancey · Drama - 1982
Little Gloria… Happy at Last as Nathan Burkan · Drama - 1981
People vs. Jean Harris as Joel Aurnou · Romance - 1981
People vs. Jean Harris as Joel Aurnou · Romance - 1981
The Salamander as Captain Steffanelli · Thriller - 1980
The Warning as Questore Martorana · Crime - 1980
There Goes The Bride as Elmer Babcock · Comedy - 1979
Cuba Adventure Worldwide box office: $5.61M - 1979
Aunt Mary as Harry Strasberg · Tv movie - 1979
Gardenia as Salluzzo · Crime - 1979
The Horror Show as (archive footage) · Documentary - 1978
Rainbow as Louis B. Mayer · Drama - 1978
Blood and Diamonds as Rizzo · Crime - 1978
Eyes Behind the Stars as Inspector Jim Grant · Thriller - 1977
The Storyteller as Ira Davidoff · Drama - 1977
Contract on Cherry Street as Ernie Weinberg · Thriller - 1977
Silver Bears as Joe Fiore · Comedy - 1977
The Sentinel Horror - 1976
Raid on Entebbe as Daniel Cooper · Drama - 1976
Two-Minute Warning Action - 1976
Death Rage as Commissario · Thriller - 1976
Meet Him and Die as Giulianelli · Crime - 1976
All the President's Men Biography Worldwide box office: $70.6M - 1976
The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case as Edward J. Reilly · Drama - 1975
Season For Assassins as Commissioner Katroni · Action - 1975
Mitchell as James Arthur Cummings · Crime - 1975
Cry, Onion! as Petrus Lamb · Comedy - 1975
Smiling Maniacs as Carlo Goja · Crime - 1974
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three as Green · Thriller Worldwide box office: $364 - 1973
Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams as Harry Walden · Drama - 1973
The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War as Dr. Rudy Wells (uncredited) (archive footage) · Tv movie - 1973
Counselor at Crime as Don Antonio Macaluso · Crime - 1973
The Stone Killer as Al Vescari · Crime - 1973
The Six Million Dollar Man as Dr. Rudy Wells · Tv movie - 1973
A Brand New Life as Jim Douglas · Drama - 1972
Night of Terror as Capt. Caleb Sark · Tv movie - 1972
The Hassled Hooker as District Attorney Turrisi · Mystery - 1972
Chronicle of a Homicide as Giudice Aldo Sola · Crime - 1971
The Anderson Tapes Action - 1971
Confessions of a Police Captain as Commissario Bonavia · Crime - 1970
The Old Man Who Cried Wolf as Stanley Pulska · Tv movie - 1970
Tora! Tora! Tora! Action - 1970
Catch-22 Drama - 1970
Hunters Are for Killing as Wade Hamilton · Drama - 1969
The Good Guys and the Bad Guys as Mayor Wilker · Comedy - 1969
Me, Natalie as Uncle Harold · Comedy - 1969
Trilogy as Ivor Belli · Drama - 1966
After the Fox as Harry · Comedy - 1965
The Bedford Incident as Lieut Cmdr. Chester Potter, M.D., U.S.N. · Action - 1965
Harlow as Everett Redman · Drama - 1964
The Carpetbaggers as Bernard B. Norman · Drama - 1964
Seven Days in May Drama - 1963
Who’s Been Sleeping in My Bed? as Sanford Kaufman · Comedy - 1961
Ada as Steve Jackson · Drama - 1960
Everybody Go Home! as Sergente Quintino Fornaciari · Comedy - 1959
Middle of the Night as Jack · Romance - 1959
Al Capone as Mac Keeley, reporter · Adventure - 1958
Marjorie Morningstar as Dr. David Harris · Drama - 1957
Time Limit Drama - 1957
The Defender (Studio One) as Francis Toohey · Drama - 1944
Winged Victory as Bit Part (uncredited) · War
Martin Balsam in Documentaries & Specials
1Martin Balsam: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
-
30th British Academy Film Awards- Martin Balsam: Nominated Best Supporting Actor All the President's Men
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.
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).
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.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
