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Martin West (born Martin Weixelbaum; August 28, 1937 – December 31, 2019), was an American actor of film and television best known for playing the grieving father Lawson in 
In 1967, West married Carol A. Heller and remained married to her until her death in 1971. Marrying Carolyn K. Barsky in 1975, West had his first of three children. The two later divorced in 1979.
On New Year's Eve 1980, West married actress Suzie Galler after meeting her on the set of '' Der Preis fürs Überleben'', a film in which they co-starred. They had two children together before making the move from Los Angeles to Connecticut in 1993, ultimately divorcing in 1997. The following year, West met artist Ann Chernow at a mutual friend's party. Ann remained his partner until his death.
On December 31, 2019, West died in Norwalk Hospital at age 82.
Martin West at Aveleyman
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's '' Assault on Precinct 13'' and the lead role in ''Freckles
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West played doctor Phil Brewer in ''General Hospital
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'' and Don Hughes in ''As the World Turns
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''. His work also includes appearances in films including '' Soldier Blue'' and '' Mac and Me'' and as guest star in television programs including '' Perry Mason'', ''Gunsmoke
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'', ''The Lieutenant
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'', '' Rango'', '' The Invaders'', '' Have Gun Will Travel'', and '' Matlock''. West's final TV acting appearance was in an episode of '' The New Adam-12'' before retiring from acting in 1990.
On Broadway, West portrayed a Union soldier in ''The Andersonville Trial'' (1959).
After he moved to Westport, Connecticut
Westport is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. Located in the Gold Coast (Connecticut), Gold Coast along the Long Island Sound, it is northeast of New York City and is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connec ...
, West acted and directed with the Theatre Artists Workshop and produced a documentary about older artists from that area.
In 1967, West married Carol A. Heller and remained married to her until her death in 1971. Marrying Carolyn K. Barsky in 1975, West had his first of three children. The two later divorced in 1979.
On New Year's Eve 1980, West married actress Suzie Galler after meeting her on the set of '' Der Preis fürs Überleben'', a film in which they co-starred. They had two children together before making the move from Los Angeles to Connecticut in 1993, ultimately divorcing in 1997. The following year, West met artist Ann Chernow at a mutual friend's party. Ann remained his partner until his death.
On December 31, 2019, West died in Norwalk Hospital at age 82.
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* *Martin West at Aveleyman
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