Actor Barney Martin, 82
Posted: Thursday, March 24th, 2005 12:47 pmLOS ANGELES — Barney Martin, a former New York City detective who went into show business and became best known for playing Jerry Seinfeld’s father Morty on the comedian’s hit television series, has died. He was 82.
Martin died of cancer Monday at his Studio City home, according to his publicist, Jennifer Glassman. …
Martin got his start in film when Mel Brooks featured him in “The Producers” in 1968. That role launched Martin into Broadway theater, where he appeared in several musicals, including “South Pacific,” “The Fantasticks,” All American” and “How Now Dow Jones.”
He is credited with creating the role of Roxy’s unappreciated husband, Amos Hart, in the musical “Chicago.” … Read full obituary
