Occupation Actor Years active 1975–present | Name Martin Shakar Role Theatre actor | |
Movies Saturday Night Fever, The Children, Hell's Kitchen, Uptown Girls, Against The Current Similar People Bruce Ornstein, Julie Bovasso, Joseph Cali, Paul Pape, Barry Miller | ||
Saturday Night Fever - Bobby C asks Frank Jr for advice
Martin Shakar (born January 1, 1940) is an American theatre, film and television actor.
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He was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States, and lives in Brooklyn, New York.
A life member of The Actors Studio, Shakar has played in a number of Broadway 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. He has appeared in 15 films since 1976. 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
Actor
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Montgomery Station (Short) (filming) as
B.G. (rumored)
2022
Out and About as
Older man
2020
Silent Notes as
Frank
2020
Holy New York as
Harvey
2018
The Sinner (TV Series) as
Older Patient
- Part VI (2018) - Older Patient
- Part IV (2018) - Older Patient
2018
The Firefly and the Bride as
Firefly
2016
Love on the Run as
Hotel Manager
2011
Unforgettable (TV Series) as
Gordon Kemp
- Spirited Away (2011) - Gordon Kemp
2010
Josephine (Short) as
Redmond
2009
Weequahic (Short) as
Sam the Pigeon
2009
Against the Current as
Boatyard Owner
1990
Law & Order (TV Series) as
Nick Costas, Sr. / Stephan Elstead / Doctor
- Darkness (2008) - Nick Costas, Sr.
- Double Blind (1996) - Stephan Elstead
- By Hooker, by Crook (1990) - Doctor
2007
The Last New Yorker as
Sal
2005
Nicky's Game (Short) as
Bobby
2005
It's About Time as
Father
2004
Push (Short) as
Walter
2003
Uptown Girls as
Mr. Feldman
1998
Hell's Kitchen as
Warden
1998
A Price Above Rubies as
Mr. Berman
1994
Fresh as
Det. Abe Sharp
1993
L.A. Law (TV Series) as
Judge Martin Pirsig
- Spanky and the Art Gang (1993) - Judge Martin Pirsig
1990
One Life to Live (TV Series) as
Leopold Hanson
- Episode dated 3 August 1990 (1990) - Leopold Hanson
1986
The Equalizer (TV Series) as
Detective / Harriman / Kelly Stigman / ...
- Endgame (1989) - Detective
- The Visitation (1989) - Harriman
- Christmas Presence (1987) - Kelly Stigman
- Prelude (1986) - Frank Morrow
1989
Signs of Life as
Mr. Castanho
1987
Kojak: The Price of Justice (TV Movie) as
Arnold Nadler
1985
Invasion U.S.A. as
Adams
1985
Kojak: The Belarus File (TV Movie) as
Assistant D.A.
1984
Over the Brooklyn Bridge as
Banker
1983
Without a Trace as
Police Officer
1980
The Children as
John Freemont
1979
Torn Between Two Lovers (TV Movie) as
Frank Conti
1979
You Can't Go Home Again (TV Movie)
1975
The Doctors (TV Series) as
Dr. Jonathan Speer / Hotel Madison Desk Clerk
1978
The Dark Secret of Harvest Home (TV Mini Series) as
David Adwell
- Tithing Day, Sheaving Tide, Husking Bee, Corn Play, Kindling Night, Harvest Home (1978) - David Adwell
- Ploughing Day, Planting Day, Agnes Fair, Choosing the Young Lord, the Day of Seasoning (1978) - David Adwell
1977
Saturday Night Fever as
Frank Jr.
1975
Blood Bath (as Martin Shaker)
1975
Ryan's Hope (TV Series) as
Harvey Miller
- Episode #1.13 (1975) - Harvey Miller (uncredited)
Self
2007
Saturday Night Fever: A 30 Year Legacy (Video documentary short) as
Self
References
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