Acting
Martin Casella
Acting · Born 1957-06-16 · Schenectady, New York, USA
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.
Credits · 10
FilmThe Land of Sometimes
2026 · Screenplay
Moley
2021 · Writer
Eli Roth's History of Horror
2018 · Self
FilmOne Night Stand
1995 · Writer
Turner & Hooch
FilmTurner & Hooch
1990 · Policeman
FilmRoboCop 2
1990 · Yuppie
FilmDouble Switch
1987 · Lawyer
FilmA Touch of Scandal
1984 · Mortuary Man
FilmHeart Like a Wheel
1983 · Repoter #1
FilmPoltergeist
1982 · Dr. Marty Casey