Barney Martin
American actor (1923–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Barney Martin | |
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Born | (1923-03-03)March 3, 1923 Queens, New York, U.S. |
Died | March 21, 2005(2005-03-21) (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 |
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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]