Gregg Martell

Gregg Martell

Deceased · Born: May 23, 1918 · Died: Sep 22, 2005

Personal Details

BornMay 23, 1918 Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Gregg Martell, a decorated veteran of World War II, embarked on a storied career as a character actor, gracing the silver screen and television with his presence. Following a lifelong passion for the arts, he transitioned into the realm of health food wholesaling, utilizing his entrepreneurial spirit to establish a thriving business. Concurrently, he ventured into the world of real estate brokerage, further expanding his professional repertoire.

Prior to his passing, Gregg was preceded in death by his beloved wife and business partner, Vivian, whose unwavering support and collaborative spirit undoubtedly played a pivotal role in his many accomplishments.

Throughout his later years, Gregg courageously battled the debilitating effects of Parkinson's Disease, his bravery and resilience in the face of adversity serving as a testament to his indomitable spirit.

Career

1970
The Young Country
The Young Country as Blacksmith
1965
A Patch of Blue
A Patch of Blue as Man (uncredited)
The Cincinnati Kid
The Cincinnati Kid as Danny's Henchman (uncredited)
Period of Adjustment
Period of Adjustment as Trucker (uncredited)
1960
Dinosaurus!
Dinosaurus! as The Neanderthal
Wake Me When It's Over
Wake Me When It's Over as Navy Chief (uncredited)
1959
Alaska Passage
Alaska Passage as Jack McCormick
1958
Tonka
Tonka as Corporal Korn
1956
Somebody Up There Likes Me
Somebody Up There Likes Me as Guard (uncredited)
1955
Big House, U.S.A.
Big House, U.S.A. as Accomplice on Fishing Boat (uncredited)
1953
1952
Affair in Trinidad
Affair in Trinidad as Olaf, Fabian's Chauffeur (uncredited)
We're Not Married!
We're Not Married! as Soldier (uncredited)
1951
Under the Gun
Under the Gun as Nero, Burly Henchman
Leave It to the Marines
Leave It to the Marines as Sgt. 'Foghorn' McTaggert
Shakedown
Shakedown as Newspaper Worker (uncredited)
Sierra
Sierra as Hogan
Winchester '73
Winchester '73 as Mossman - Cavalryman (uncredited)
1949
Undertow
Undertow as Frost
1947
Kiss of Death
Kiss of Death as Guard (uncredited)