Martin Davidson

Martin Davidson
Davidson in 1978
Born (1939-11-07) November 7, 1939 (age 85)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Film director, film producer, screenwriter, television director
Years active1974–2007
SpouseSandy Davidson

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.

He is married to residential and restaurant designer Sandy Davidson.[1][2]

Filmography

Film

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

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Martin Davidson Biography (1939–)". Filmreference.com. November 7, 1939. Retrieved June 30, 2012.