John Martin (actor)
John Henderson Martin is an American film and television actor.
Life and career
Martin was born in Turlock, California. He attended the University of Florida, earning his degree in political science. He began his career in 1980, appearing in the film Hotwire. He appeared in films El Norte, Black Roses and starred in television films Stalking Back and Praying Mantis. He guest-starred in television programs including The Love Boat, T.J. Hooker, Three's Company, Columbo and Archie Bunker's Place. In 1988, he starred in the film Black Roses, playing Matthew Moorhouse.Martin played the role of lawyer Jon Russell in the soap opera television series One Life to Live from 1986 to 1989, reprising the role from 1991 to 1992. He appeared in General Hospital in 1991. From 1997 to 1999, he played the role of Hank Cummings in the soap opera Sunset Beach, and he played Frederick Hodges in The Young and the Restless from 2002 to 2005. His character was the husband of Anita Hodges and father of Brittany Hodges.
In 2010, Martin joined the cast of Days of Our Lives playing the role of Bill Horton, and from 2013 to 2014, he played the role of Ron Mitchell in Mistresses.
Martin ran a private investment consulting firm for actors, directors, and rock stars from 1997 to 2011.