BARNEY MARTIN

Many actors and actresses actually had established careers before finding their way into Hollywood. Such is the case with Barney Martin, who worked as an NYPD officer for 2 decades before becoming an actor. He started out as a comedian while he was still a police officer. In fact, he used to hold funny presentations to the deputy commissioners back then. Fans of the actor will always remember him for playing Jerry’s father on the show Seinfeld, but he also received movie credit, including in the film The Producers, Arthur, and Arthur 2: On the Rocks.

He also appeared in several musical films such as Chicago, The Fantasticks, and How Now, Dow Jones. Barney was born in New York City. Before becoming a police officer and an actor, he served in the U.S. Army Air Force during the 2nd World War. Sadly, he took his last breath in 2005 at the age of 82. After cremation, his ashes were given back to his family.