Martin Huston Explained

Martin Huston
Birth Date:8 February 1941
Birth Place:Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Death Place:Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Occupation:Television and theatre actor
Years Active:1951–1971
Children:3[1]
Alma Mater:Columbia University

Martin Huston (February 8, 1941 – August 8, 2001) was an American television and theatre actor.[2] [3]

Life and career

Huston was born in Lexington, Kentucky. He and his family moved to New York, where Huston attended Columbia University. He began his career in 1951, appearing in the anthology television series Lux Video Theatre. In 1953, Huston starred in the title role of the radio and television sitcom My Son Jeep,[4]

In 1955 to 1956 Huston starred as Skipper in the television series Jungle Jim.[5] He also starred in two more television shows, Too Young to Go Steady and . Huston made his theatrical debut in 1959 in the Broadway play, titled, Only in America.[6] Other theatre credits include Come Blow Your Horn, Take Her, She's Mine and A Race of Hairy Men!.

Huston’s last theatre credit was in the title role of the 1970 Broadway play Norman, Is That You?.[7] He retired in 1971.

Death

Huston died in August 2001 of cancer in Manhattan, New York, at the age of 60.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martin Huston -- Stage and TV Actor, 60. The New York Times. August 9, 2001. December 27, 2021.
  2. Book: Lentz, Harris. Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2001. 150–151. McFarland. April 16, 2002. 9780786412785. Google Books.
  3. News: Martin Huston, Veteran TV Actor, Gets Jump on Success. Marlise. Timberg. The Herald-News. Passaic, New Jersey. September 28, 1961. December 27, 2021. 21. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Radio Review. Dixie. Best. The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. August 22, 1953. December 27, 2021. 8. Newspapers.com.
  5. News: Martin Huston, 'Jungle Jim' Star Here for Films. Valley Times. North Hollywood, California. July 11, 1969. December 27, 2021. 24. Newspapers.com.
  6. Web site: Martin Huston. Internet Broadway Database. December 27, 2021.
  7. Web site: The Theater: Premiere of 'Norman, Is That You?'. Clive. Barnes. The New York Times. February 20, 1970. December 27, 2021.