Martin Balsam
Martin Henry Balsam (November 4, 1919 – February 13, 1996) was an American character actor. He is best known for a number of film roles, including detective Milton Arbogast in Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960), Arnold Burns in A Thousand Clowns (1965), which earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Juror #1 in 12 Angry Men (1957), and Mr. Green in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974), as well as for his role as Murray Klein in the television sitcom Archie Bunker’s Place (1979–1983).
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Martin Balsam Movies
Discover the best Martin Balsam movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Martin Balsam ranked by year and score.
1
Cape Fear (1991)
Crime
Drama
Thriller
A respectable lawyer's carefully constructed life unravels when a former client he betrayed walks free from prison. Max Cady spent fourteen years behind bars, and he hasn't forgotten the evidence...
Score
7.3
2
The Delta Force (1986)
Action
Thriller
War
A commercial flight from Athens becomes a nightmare when Lebanese terrorists seize control and force the pilots toward Beirut. The hijackers believe they hold all the cards, until the U.S....
Score
6.0
3
All the President’s Men (1976)
Drama
Mystery
Thriller
Two Washington Post reporters, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, follow a strange money trail from a botched break-in at the Watergate complex all the way to the Oval Office. Alan...
Score
7.7
4
Little Big Man (1970)
Adventure
Comedy
Western
At 121 years old, Jack Crabb has a story nobody would believe, and he tells every word of it anyway. Raised among the Cheyenne after a wagon train massacre, he...
Score
7.5
5
Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)
Drama
History
War
Diplomacy collapses between Washington and Tokyo in 1941, leaving only military strategy in its wake. This epic reconstruction splits its lens between Japanese war rooms and American military installations, meticulously...
Score
7.2
6
Cape Fear (1962)
Crime
Drama
Thriller
A man's testimony put away a violent predator for eight years. Upon release, that predator returns with a single obsession: revenge against the witness who destroyed his youth. What unfolds...
Score
7.5
7
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)
Comedy
Drama
Romance
Holly Golightly drifts through Manhattan cocktail parties in a black dress and oversized sunglasses, charming wealthy men while keeping everyone, including herself, at arm's length. She has a plan: land...
Score
7.6
8
Psycho (1960)
Horror
Mystery
Thriller
Marion Crane makes one impulsive decision, stealing a small fortune from her employer and hitting the road toward a fantasy of freedom. What she finds instead is a quiet roadside...
Score
8.4
9
12 Angry Men (1957)
Drama
One juror walks into the deliberation room convinced the kid is innocent. The other eleven are ready to send him to the electric chair before dinner. What follows is a...
Score
8.6
10
On the Waterfront (1954)
Crime
Drama
Romance
Terry Malloy once had a shot at something better, but bad choices and worse company left him loading cargo on the New Jersey docks, doing quiet favors for the mob-connected...
Score
7.9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies starring Martin Balsam?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Martin Balsam are Cape Fear, The Delta Force, and All the President’s Men.
How many movies and TV shows has Martin Balsam starred in?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 10 titles starring Martin Balsam, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Martin Balsam worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography starring Martin Balsam maintains a strong average user rating of 7.5 out of 10 across all tracked titles.