Barney Martin

Barney Martin was an American actor best known for playing Morty Seinfeld on Seinfeld.

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Profession :

TV Actor

Birthday :

March 3, 1923

Death Date:

March 21, 2005

Age :

82

Barney Martin was a renowned American actor, most recognized for portraying Morty Seinfeld, the father of Jerry Seinfeld, on the popular sitcom Seinfeld. He appeared in 26 episodes from 1991 to 1998. Prior to his success on Seinfeld, Martin had an accomplished career in the entertainment industry. He began as a stand-in for Jackie Gleason on The Honeymooners and later worked as a part-time writer for Steve Allen in the 1950s. Mel Brooks discovered him and cast him in The Producers, and he also played the role of Hank in Charly. Besides his acting career, Martin served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a professional saxophonist, performing with renowned bands such as the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Even with his acting achievements, Martin maintained his passion for playing the saxophone throughout his life.