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Martin West (actor)

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Martin West
Born
Martin Weixelbaum

(1937-08-28)August 28, 1937
DiedDecember 31, 2019(2019-12-31) (aged 82)
OccupationActor
Years active1959–1990
Spouse(s)Carol A. Heller (1967 - 1971, her death)
Carolyn K. Barsky (1975- 1979, divorce)
Suzie Galler (1980 - 1997, divorce)
PartnerAnn Chernow (1998–2019)
Children3

Martin West (born Martin Weixelbaum; August 28, 1937 – December 31, 2019[1][2]), was an American actor of film and television best known for playing the grieving father Lawson in John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13 and the lead role in Freckles.

West played doctor Phil Brewer in General Hospital and Don Hughes in As the World Turns.[3] His work also includes appearances in films including Soldier Blue and Mac and Me and as guest star in television programs including Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, The Lieutenant, Rango, The Invaders, Have Gun Will Travel, and Matlock. West's final TV acting appearance was in an episode of The New Adam-12 before retiring from acting in 1990.[citation needed]

On Broadway, West portrayed a Union soldier in The Andersonville Trial (1959).[4]

After he moved to Westport, Connecticut, West acted and directed with the Theatre Artists Workshop and produced a documentary about older artists from that area.[3]

Cast of General Hospital 1973 (top): John Beradino, Emily McLaughlin (bottom): Martin West, Rachel Ames, Peter Hansen

In 1967, West married Carol A. Heller and remained wed until her death in 1971. Marrying Carolyn K. Barsky in 1975, West had his first of three children. The two later divorced in 1979.[citation needed]

On New Year's Eve 1980, West married actress Suzie Galler after meeting her on the set of Der Preis fürs Überleben, a film in which they co-starred. They had two children together before making the move from Los Angeles to Connecticut in 1993, ultimately divorcing in 1997. The following year, West met artist Ann Chernow at a mutual friend's party. Ann remained his partner until his death.[3]

On December 31, 2019, West died in Norwalk Hospital at age 82.[3]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1960 Freckles Freckles
1961 The Sergeant Was a Lady Cpl. Gale Willard
1963 The Man from Galveston Stonewall Grey
Captain Newman, M.D. Patient Uncredited
1965 The Girls on the Beach Duke
A Swingin' Summer Turk
1966 Lord Love a Duck Bob Bernard
Harper Deputy
1968 Sweet November Gordon
1970 Soldier Blue Lt. Spingarn
1976 Family Plot Sanger
Assault on Precinct 13 Mr. Lawson
1980 Der Preis furs Uberleben Joseph C. Randolph
1985 Hellhole Rollins
1987 Best Seller Mature Cop
1988 Mac and Me Wickett
1989 Listen to Me Justice Blyleven

References

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  1. ^ "MARTIN WEST Obituary - New York, NY | New York Times". Retrieved Apr 30, 2020.
  2. ^ "Martin West, 82, Actor, Filmmaker". WestportNow. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d "Martin West, 82". Classic Images (536): 48. February 2020.
  4. ^ "Martin West". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
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