Martin Shakar
Martin Shakar | |
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Born |
Detroit, Michigan, United States | January 1, 1940
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1975–present |
Martin Shakar (born January 1, 1940) is an American theatre, film and television actor.
He was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States, and lives in Brooklyn, New York.
A life member of The Actors Studio,[1] Shakar has played in a number of Broadway[2] and off-Broadway productions. He has appeared four times each in the television shows The Equalizer and Law & Order, but each instance was a different character.[3] He has appeared in 15 films since 1976.[3] His most notable role was in Saturday Night Fever as Frank Manero, Jr., older brother to John Travolta's Tony Manero. He has also appeared in a number of television advertisements, usually playing Italian or Arab roles.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1976 | Blood Bath | Uncredited | |
1977 | Saturday Night Fever | Frank Manero Jr. | |
1980 | The Children | John Freemont | |
1983 | Without a Trace | Police officer | |
1984 | Over the Brooklyn Bridge | Banker | |
1985 | Invasion U.S.A. | Adams | |
1989 | Signs of Life | Mr. Castanho | |
1994 | Fresh | Det. Abe Sharp | |
1998 | A Price Above Rubies | Mr. Berman | |
1998 | Hell's Kitchen | Warden | |
2003 | Uptown Girls | Mr. Feldman | |
2005 | It's About Time | Father | |
2007 | The Last New Yorker | Sal | |
2007 | Against the Current | Boatyard Owner | |
2013 | Franny | Hotel Manager | In post-production |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1975 | Ryan's Hope | Harvey Miller | Episode: #1.13 |
1978 | The Dark Secret of Harvest Home | David Adwell | TV mini-series |
1979 | You Can't Go Home Again | Uncredited | TV movie |
1979 | Torn Between Two Lovers | Frank Conti | TV movie |
1985 | Kojak: The Belarus File | Assistant D.A. | TV movie |
1987 | Kojak: The Price of Justice | Arnold Nadler | TV movie |
1986–1989 | The Equalizer | Detective/Harriman/Kelly Stigman/Frank Morrow | Episodes: "Endgame", "The Visitation", "Christmas Presence", "Prelude" |
1993 | L.A. Law | Uncredited | Episode: "Spanky and the Art Gang" |
2004 | Push | Walter | Short subject |
2005 | Nicky's Game | Bobby | Short subject |
1990–2008 | Law & Order | Nick Costas, Sr./Stephan Elstead/Doctor | Episodes: "Darkness", "Double Blind", "By Hooker, by Crook" |
2009 | Weequahic | Sam the Pigeon | Short subject |
2011 | Unforgettable | Gordon Kemp | Episode: "Spirited Away" |
References
- ↑ Garfield, David (1980). "Appendix: Life Members of The Actors Studio as of January 1980". A Player's Place: The Story of The Actors Studio. New York: MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc. p. 279. ISBN 0-02-542650-8.
- ↑ , Martin Shakar Theatre Credits, Retrieved 2011-04-08
- 1 2 movies.msn.com, Martin Shakar filmlogy, Retrieved 12-07-2008
External links
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