Martin Balsam
Biography
Martin Henry Balsam was an American character actor. He is best known for a number of film roles, including detective Milton Arbogast in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960), Arnold Burns in A Thousand Clowns (1965), which earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Juror #1 in 12 Angry Men (1957), and Mr. Green in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), as well as for his role as Murray Klein in the television sitcom Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1983).
CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Martin Balsam
Echoes of Precision: The Measured Pulse of Tora! Tora! Tora!
Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) is a cinematic anomaly, a war film that prioritizes procedural clarity over emotional bombast, delivering a meticulous reconstruction of the Pearl Harbor attack. Directed by R... Read more
"It’s not only bloodcurdling – it’s absolutely chilling." This title emphasizes the psychological horror and lasting impact of "Psycho."
Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho isn’t merely a horror film; it’s a groundbreaking and deeply unsettling psychological thriller that redefined the genre and continues to shock and disturb audiences decades l... Read more
"Life is in their hands. Death is on their minds." This stark reality fuels the gripping tension of "12 Angry Men."
Sidney Lumet’s 12 Angry Men is a masterclass in minimalist filmmaking that transforms the confines of a single jury room into a stage for a profound exploration of justice, prejudice, and the power of... Read more
Acted Movies
Director: Martin Scorsese
Director: George A. Romero
Director: Alan J. Pakula
Director: Michael Winner
Director: Sidney Lumet
Director: Arthur Penn
Director: Mike Nichols
Director: Toshio Masuda
Director: Martin Ritt
Director: John Frankenheimer
Director: J. Lee Thompson
Director: Blake Edwards
Director: Luigi Comencini
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Director: Sidney Lumet