John Martin (actor)

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John Martin
Born
John Henderson Martin

(1951-07-21) July 21, 1951 (age 74)
Alma mater University of Florida
Occupation(s)Film and television actor
Years active1980–present

John Henderson Martin (born July 21, 1951) [1] is an American film and television actor.

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Life and career

Martin was born in Turlock, California. [1] He attended the University of Florida, earning his degree in political science. [1] He began his career in 1980, appearing in the film Hotwire. He appeared in films El Norte , Black Roses and starred in television films Stalking Back and Praying Mantis . He guest-starred in television programs including The Love Boat , T.J. Hooker , Three's Company , Columbo and Archie Bunker's Place . In 1988, he starred in the film Black Roses , playing Matthew Moorhouse. [2]

Martin played the role of lawyer Jon Russell in the soap opera television series One Life to Live [3] from 1986 to 1989, reprising the role from 1991 to 1992. [1] He appeared in General Hospital in 1991. [1] From 1997 to 1999, he played the role of Hank Cummings in the soap opera Sunset Beach , [1] and he played Frederick Hodges in The Young and the Restless [4] from 2002 to 2005. [1] His character was the husband of Anita Hodges (Mitzi Kapture) and father of Brittany Hodges (Lauren Woodland). [5]

In 2010, Martin joined the cast of Days of Our Lives playing the role of Bill Horton, [4] and from 2013 to 2014, he played the role of Ron Mitchell in Mistresses .

Martin ran a private investment consulting firm for actors, directors, and rock stars from 1997 to 2011. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "John H. Martin". Soap Central . Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  2. Lentz, Harris (1994). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits: Supplement 2, through 1993. McFarland. p. 363. ISBN   9780899509273 via Google Books.
  3. "From 'Children' to 'Hospital'". The Akron Beacon Journal . Akron, Ohio. August 11, 1993. p. 41. Retrieved March 5, 2022 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  4. 1 2 "Soap Notes". The News-Star. Monroe, Louisiana. May 17, 2010. p. 17. Retrieved March 5, 2022 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  5. Goldstein, Toby (January 6, 2004). "Mark Derwin visits 'OLTL'". Statesman Journal . Salem, Oregon. p. 22. Retrieved March 5, 2022 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg