About George Martin
Lived 1929 – 2010 (aged 80). George Martin was an American actor, stage actor and television actor, known for Léon: The Professional.
George N. Martin (August 15, 1929 – June 1, 2010) was an American television, stage, and movie actor who is known for his role as the hotel receptionist in Léon: The Professional. A regular at Providence's Trinity Repertory Company, he was nominated for a Tony Award in 1983 for his role in David Hare's Plenty.
Filmography TitleYearRoleNotesThe Scarlet Letter1979 Reverend WilsonTV miniseries The Dark End of the Street 1981 SalvucciThe Royal Romance of Charles and Diana 1982 John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer TV movieLicense to Kill 1984 Steve TV movieC.H.U.D. 1984 WilsonThe Beniker Gang 1984 Judge PinkFalling in Love 1984 John TrainerThe Purple Rose of Cairo 1985 Movie AudienceThe Man with One Red Shoe 1985 Senate ChairmanCrossing Delancey 1988 LionelRocket Gibraltar 1988 Dr. BonackerDead Poets Society 1989 Dr. Hager Awakenings 1990 Frank He Said, She Said 1991 Mr. Bryer Dying Young 1991 Malachi Dave 1993 President's Physician The Man Without a Face 1993 Sam the Barber Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker 1994 President Rutherford B. Hayes TV movieLéon: The Professional 1994 Receptionist Quiz Show 1994 Chairman Drunks 1995 Marty The Associate 1996 Walter Manchester One Fine Day 1996 Smith Leland Outside Providence 1996 Dean Mort
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Who was George Martin?
American actor (1929–2010)
When was George Martin born?
George Martin was born on 15 August 1929 in New York City.
When did George Martin die?
George Martin died on 1 June 2010 in New York City.
What was George Martin's occupation?
George Martin was an actor, stage actor and television actor.
What was George Martin known for?
George Martin was known for Léon: The Professional.
What nationality was George Martin?
George Martin was American.
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· DBpedia: George Martin (American actor)
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