John Martin | |
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Born | John Henderson Martin July 21, 1951 Turlock, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Florida |
Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
Years active | 1980–present |
John Henderson Martin (born July 21, 1951) [1] is an American film and television actor.
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]