Martin Balsam

Martin Henry Balsam (November 4, 1919 – February 13, 1996) was an American actor. He is known for his Oscar-winning role as "Arnold Burns" in A Thousand Clowns and his role as "Detective Milton Arbogast" in Psycho. Martin Balsam was born in The Bronx, New York to Jewish parents Lillian (née Weinstein) and Albert Balsam, who was a manufacturer of ladies sportswear. He attended DeWitt Clinton High School, where he participated in the drama club. He... More

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  • Nov 4, 1919

Date of death:

  • Feb 13, 1996 (age 76 years)

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  • 1.7 m (5.6 ft )

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  • Martin Henry Balsam,
  • The Bronx Barrymore

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  • 1959
  • 1962
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Year Award Winning work Notes/Description
  • 1965
  • Role: Arnold Burns

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