John Martin (actor)
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.
Life and career
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h "John H. Martin". Soap Central. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ^ Lentz, Harris (1994). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits: Supplement 2, through 1993. McFarland. p. 363. ISBN 9780899509273 – via Google Books.
- ^ "From 'Children' to 'Hospital'". The Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. August 11, 1993. p. 41. Retrieved March 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Soap Notes". The News-Star. Monroe, Louisiana. May 17, 2010. p. 17. Retrieved March 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Goldstein, Toby (January 6, 2004). "Mark Derwin visits 'OLTL'". Statesman Journal. Salem, Oregon. p. 22. Retrieved March 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
