Martin Davidson (born November 7, 1939) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, television director. After attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he spent four (five counting tours) years as an actor in Off Broadway shows and regional theater. His directorial debut was The Lords of Flatbush starring Sylvester Stallone, Henry Winkler and Susan Blakely. He won an ACE award for his film Long Gone.
Martin Davidson | |
|---|---|
 Davidson in 1978 | |
| Born | November 7, 1939 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, film producer, screenwriter, television director |
| Years active | 1974–2007 |
| Spouse | Sandy Davidson |
He is married to residential and restaurant designer Sandy Davidson.[1][2]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Lords of Flatbush | Yes | Yes | No | Role: Mr. Birnbaum |
| 1978 | If Ever I See You Again | No | Yes | No | |
| Almost Summer | Yes | Yes | No | ||
| 1980 | Hero at Large | Yes | No | No | |
| 1983 | Eddie and the Cruisers | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 1989 | Heart of Dixie | Yes | No | Executive | |
| 1991 | Hard Promises | Yes | No | No | |
| 2000 | Looking for an Echo | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Call to Glory | Episode "Cover Story" |
| 1985 | Our Family Honor | 4 episodes |
| 1986 | Heart of the City | Episode "Working Without a Net" |
| 1990 | Law & Order | Episode "By Hooker, by Crook" |
| 1991 | My Life and Times | Episode "Millennium" |
| The Late Show | Episode "Tokyo Newtown" | |
| 1993 | Picket Fences | Episode "Fetal Attraction" |
| 1996 | Chicago Hope | Episode "Hearts and Minds" |
| 2000 | Judging Amy | Episode "Instincts" |
| 2002 | Girls Club |
TV movies
| Year | Title | Director | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Long Gone | Yes | No |
| 1992 | A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story | Yes | Yes |
| 1995 | Follow the River | Yes | No |
| 1996 | Every Woman's Dream | No | Yes |
Executive producer
- From Ranch to Raunch (2007) (Documentary film)
References
edit- ^ Beale, Lauren (April 11, 2011). "Martin Davidson, Sandy Davidson hope to sell West Hollywood Hills home". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on April 14, 2011. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
- ^ "Martin Davidson Biography (1939–)". Filmreference.com. November 7, 1939. Retrieved June 30, 2012.