John Martin (actor)
John Martin | |
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| Born | John Henderson Martin July 21, 1951 Turlock, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Occupations | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1981–present |
John Henderson Martin (born July 21, 1951)[1] is an American film and television actor.
Life and career
Martin was born in Turlock, California.[1] He attended the University of Florida, earning his degree in political science.[1] He began his screen career in 1981, appearing in the television film Stand by Your Man. He appeared in films El Norte, Black Roses and starred in television films Stalking Back and Praying Mantis. He guest-starred in television programs including The Love Boat, T.J. Hooker, Three's Company, Columbo and Archie Bunker's Place. In 1988, he starred as Matthew Moorhouse in the film Black Roses, starring along with Ken Swofford and Julie Adams.[2]
Martin played lawyer Jon Russell in the ABC soap opera television series One Life to Live[3] from 1986 to 1989, reprising the role from 1991 to 1992,[1] and in General Hospital in 1991.[1] From 1997 to 1999, he played Hank Cummings in the NBC soap opera television series Sunset Beach,[1] and he played Frederick Hodges in The Young and the Restless from 2002 to 2005.[1][4] His character was the husband of Anita Hodges (Mitzi Kapture) and father of Brittany Hodges (Lauren Woodland).[5]
In 2010, Martin played physician Bill Horton in the NBC soap opera television series Days of Our Lives, and from 2013 to 2014, he played Ron Mitchell in the ABC mystery drama television series Mistresses. Aside from his acting career, he ran a private investment consulting firm for actors, directors, and rock stars from 1997 to 2011.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "John H. Martin". Soap Central. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ↑ Lentz, Harris (1994). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits: Supplement 2, through 1993. McFarland. p. 363. ISBN 9780899509273 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "From 'Children' to 'Hospital'". The Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. August 11, 1993. p. 41. Retrieved March 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Soap Notes". The News-Star. Monroe, Louisiana. May 17, 2010. p. 17. Retrieved March 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Goldstein, Toby (January 6, 2004). "Mark Derwin visits 'OLTL'". Statesman Journal. Salem, Oregon. p. 22. Retrieved March 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- John Martin at IMDb
- John Martin at the TCM Movie Database (archived)
- Rotten Tomatoes profile
- 1951 births
- Living people
- People from Turlock, California
- Male actors from California
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- American male soap opera actors
- 20th-century American male actors
- 21st-century American male actors
- University of Florida alumni
- Actors from Stanislaus County, California