Martin Casella

Acting

Martin Casella

Born
(age 69)
Birthplace
Schenectady, New York, USA
Credits
11 titles

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.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 7

YearTitleRole
2018 Eli Roth's History of Horror TV Self (1 ep)
1990 Turner & Hooch Film Policeman
1990 RoboCop 2 Film Yuppie
1987 Double Switch Film Lawyer
1984 A Touch of Scandal Film Mortuary Man
1983 Heart Like a Wheel Film Repoter #1
1982 Poltergeist Film Dr. Marty Casey

Crew credits 4

YearTitleJob
2026 The Land of Sometimes Film Screenplay
2025 Česká kletba Film Theatre Play
2021 Moley TV Writer (1 ep)
1995 One Night Stand Film Writer
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