Director

Martin Casella

Acting

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Directed movies: 0Directed series: 0All crew credits: 3

TMDB ID: 10089

IMDb ID: nm0143292

Known for: Acting

Born: June 16, 1957

Age: 69

Place of birth: Schenectady, New York, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1982 - 2026

Years active: 45

Average TMDB rating: 6.35

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Biography

Martin Casella is an American actor and screenwriter best known for his work in film, television, and theater. Born on June 16, 1957, in Schenectady, New York, Casella began his career as an actor in the early 1980s. He gained recognition for his role as Marty, the paranormal investigator, in Steven Spielberg's iconic horror film Poltergeist (1982). In addition to acting, Casella has found success as a playwright and screenwriter. His stage work includes the play The Irish Curse, which explores themes of masculinity and insecurity, and has been performed internationally. He has written for film and television, often drawing on his diverse experiences in the entertainment industry.

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