John Martin (actor)

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John Martin
Born
John Henderson Martin

(1951-07-21) July 21, 1951 (age 71)
Alma mater University of Florida
Occupation(s)Film and television actor
Years active1980–present

John Henderson Martin (born July 21, 1951) [1] is an American film and television actor.

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Life and career

Martin was born in Turlock, California. [1] He attended the University of Florida where he earned a degree in political science. [1] Martin began his screen career in 1980 in billboards, print and commercials as a Winston man, Welcome to Miller Time and Ford trucks among others. Rat Packer Joey Bishop was his mentor teaching improv, and his first live acting performance was a monologue directed by George Clooney. He appeared in films El Norte , Black Roses and starred in television movies 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 .

Martin played the role of lawyer Jon Russell in the soap opera television series One Life to Live [2] from 1986 to 1989, reprising the role from 1991 to 1992. [1] He appeared in General Hospital from 1991. [1] From 1997 to 1999 Martin played the role of Hank Cummings in the soap opera Sunset Beach , [1] and he played Frederick Hodges in The Young and the Restless [3] from 2002 to 2005. [1]

In 2010, Martin joined the cast of Days of Our Lives playing the role of Bill Horton, [3] and from 2013 to 2014 he played the role of Ron Mitchell in Mistresses . Martin also ran a private investment consulting firm for actors, directors, and rock stars from 1997-2011. [1]

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  2. "From 'Children' to 'Hospital'". The Akron Beacon Journal . Akron, Ohio. August 11, 1993. p. 41. Retrieved March 5, 2022 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  3. 1 2 "Soap Notes". The News-Star. Monroe, Louisiana. May 17, 2010. p. 17. Retrieved March 5, 2022 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg