Martin West (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Martin West
Born	Martin Weixelbaum (1937-08-28)August 28, 1937 Westhampton, New York, U.S.
Died	December 31, 2019(2019-12-31) (aged 82) Westport, Connecticut, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1959–1990
Spouse(s)	Carol A. Heller (1967 - 1971, her death) Carolyn K. Barsky (1975- 1979, divorce) Suzie Galler (1980 - 1997, divorce)
Partner(s)	Ann Chernow (1998–2019)
Children	3

Martin West, whose birth name was Martin Weixelbaum, was an American actor. He was born on August 28, 1937. He became well-known for his roles in movies and on television. He passed away on December 31, 2019, at the age of 82.

Martin West's Acting Journey

Martin West had many interesting roles during his acting career. He was famous for playing a sad father named Lawson in the movie Assault on Precinct 13. He also played the main character in a film called Freckles.

TV Shows and Movies

On television, Martin West played Dr. Phil Brewer in the popular show General Hospital. He also appeared as Don Hughes in As the World Turns. He was a guest star in many other TV programs. These included classic shows like Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, and Matlock.

He also acted in several films. Some of his movie roles were in Soldier Blue and Mac and Me. His last TV acting job was in an episode of The New Adam-12. He stopped acting in 1990.

Stage Performances

Martin West also performed on stage. He acted on Broadway, which is a famous theater district in New York City. In 1959, he played a Union soldier in a play called The Andersonville Trial.

After his acting career, Martin West moved to Westport, Connecticut. There, he continued to be involved in theater. He acted and directed plays with a group called the Theatre Artists Workshop. He also created a documentary film about older artists living in that area.

Family Life

Martin West was married three times and had three children. In 1967, he married Carol A. Heller. She sadly passed away in 1971.

Later, in 1975, he married Carolyn K. Barsky. They had his first child together. They later divorced in 1979.

On New Year's Eve in 1980, Martin West married actress Suzie Galler. They met while working on a film together called Der Preis fürs Überleben. They had two children. In 1993, they moved from Los Angeles to Connecticut. They divorced in 1997. The next year, Martin West met artist Ann Chernow. She was his partner until he passed away.

Martin West died on December 31, 2019. He was 82 years old. He passed away at Norwalk Hospital.

Film and TV Roles

Here is a list of some of the movies and TV shows Martin West appeared in: