Barney Martin
Barney Martin (March 3, 1923 – March 21, 2005) was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Morty Seinfeld, father of Jerry, on the famous sitcom Seinfeld.
Barney Martin | |
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 Martin (right) with Tony Randall and Rachel Roberts, 1977 | |
| Born | March 3, 1923 Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 21, 2005 (aged 82) Studio City, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Lung cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1956–2000 |
| Known for | Morty Seinfeld in Seinfeld |
Martin was born on March 3, 1923 in Queens, New York to an Irish-Catholic family. Martin died on March 21, 2005 in his home in Studio City, California from lung cancer, aged 82.[1]
References
- "Obituary in The New York Daily News". Archived from the original on 2009-08-15. Retrieved 2013-02-09.
Other websites
- Obituary for Barney Martin in The New York Times
- Barney Martin on IMDb
- Barney Martin at Find a Grave
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