Martin Spellman
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Martin Spellman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Martin Spellman October 8, 1925 Des Moines, Iowa, United States |
| Occupation | Child actor |
| Years active | 1938-1957 |
Martin Spellman (born October 8, 1925 in Des Moines, Iowa), was an American child actor active in films during the 1930s and 1940s.
Career
He made his screen debut in Test Pilot where he had an uncredited role. After that, he played Skinny in the 1938 film Boys Town, starring Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney.[1] In 1939, he co-starred in Streets of New York with Jackie Cooper.[2] His film career ended in 1941. He then enlisted in United States Army Air Corp during World War II.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Test Pilot | Kid |
| Boys Town | Skinny | |
| Sharpshooters | Prince Michael Martin | |
| Santa Fe Stampede | Billy Carson | |
| I Am a Criminal | Bobby | |
| 1939 | Let Us Live | Jimmy Dugan |
| Beau Geste | Digby Geste as a child | |
| The Streets of New York | William McKinley 'Gimpy' Smith | |
| Law of the Wolf | Johnny | |
| Fangs of the Wild | Buddy Brady | |
| 1940 | Son of the Navy | Tommy |
| Hold That Woman! | Mike Mulvaney | |
| 1941 | Meet the Chump | Champ |
| Confessions of Boston Blackie | Jimmy Parrish |
References
- ^ "Martin includes 'Daisy'". Oakland Tribune. April 28, 1940. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ "Jackie Cooper and Friend". The Bakersfield Californian. July 8, 1939. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ "Martin Spellman". Mar-Ken School / Lawlor Professional School. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
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