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Barney Martin

ActorBorn 1923, died 2005On stage 1962 to 19805 productions on this page

Barney Martin (March 3, 1923 – March 21, 2005) was an American actor, best known for playing Morty Seinfeld, father of Jerry, on the sitcom Seinfeld (1991–1998). He also played supporting roles in Mel Brooks's The Producers (1967), and the Dudley Moore comedy Arthur (1981). He originated the role of Amos Hart (Mr. Cellophane) in the 1976 Broadway production of Chicago.

On stage

5 productions, 18 years
1962
All AmericanBroadway Winter Garden. Original. Directed by Joshua Logan
80 performances
1967
How Now, Dow JonesBroadway Lunt Fontanne Theatre. Original. Directed by George Abbott
220 performances
1974
All Over TownBroadway Booth Theatre. Original. Directed by Dustin Hoffman
233 performances
1975
ChicagoBroadway 46th Street Theatre. Revival. Directed by Bob Fosse
936 performances
1980
The RoastBroadway Winter Garden Theatre. Original. Directed by Carl Reiner
4 performances

Worked with more than once

4 names
  • Ron Schwinn 2 productions
  • Rex Everhart 2 productions
  • Debra Lyman 2 productions
  • Barnard Hughes 2 productions

Also credited on

1 work

The Producers

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