Martin West (actor)

Martin West (born Martin Weixelbaum; August 28, 1937 in Southampton, New York, USA) is an American actor of film and television best known for playing the grieving father Lawson in John Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13 as well as the lead role in Freckles. He is also known for playing roles in the soap opera's General Hospital as Dr Phil Brewer and As the World Turns as Donald "Don" Hughes (he was the fifth actor to play both of these roles). His work also includes appearances in films such as Soldier Blue and Mac and Me and as guest star in television programs such as The Invaders and Matlock. West's final acting appearance to date was in an episode of The New Adam-12 in 1990.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1960FrecklesFreckles
1961The Sergeant Was a LadyCpl. Gale Willard
1963The Man from GalvestonStonewall Grey
1963Captain Newman, M.D.PatientUncredited
1965The Girls on the BeachDuke
1965A Swingin SummerTurk
1966Lord Love a DuckBob Bernard
1966HarperDeputy
1968Sweet NovemberGordon
1970Soldier BlueLt. Spingarn
1976Family PlotSanger
1976Assault on Precinct 13Lawson
1980Der Preis furs UberlebenJoseph C. Randolph
1985HellholeRollins
1987Best SellerMature Cop
1988Mac and MeWickett
1989Listen to MeJustice Blyleven

References

Martin West at the Internet Movie Database

Martin West at Aveleyman

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