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Martin Spellman

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Martin Spellman
Born
Martin Spellman

(1925-10-08) October 8, 1925 (age 99)
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
OccupationChild actor
Years active1938-1957

Martin Spellman (born October 8, 1925 in Des Moines, Iowa), was an American child actor active in films during the 1930s and 1940s.

Career

He made his screen debut in Test Pilot where he had an uncredited role. After that, he played Skinny in the 1938 film Boys Town, starring Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney.[1] In 1939, he co-starred in Streets of New York with Jackie Cooper.[2] His film career ended in 1941. He then enlisted in United States Army Air Corp during World War II.[3]

Filmography

Year Title Role
1938 Test Pilot Kid
Boys Town Skinny
Sharpshooters Prince Michael Martin
Santa Fe Stampede Billy Carson
I Am a Criminal Bobby
1939 Let Us Live Jimmy Dugan
Beau Geste Digby Geste as a child
The Streets of New York William McKinley 'Gimpy' Smith
Law of the Wolf Johnny
Fangs of the Wild Buddy Brady
1940 Son of the Navy Tommy
Hold That Woman! Mike Mulvaney
1941 Meet the Chump Champ
Confessions of Boston Blackie Jimmy Parrish

References

  1. ^ "Martin includes 'Daisy'". Oakland Tribune. April 28, 1940. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  2. ^ "Jackie Cooper and Friend". The Bakersfield Californian. July 8, 1939. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  3. ^ "Martin Spellman". Mar-Ken School / Lawlor Professional School. Retrieved August 25, 2014.