Martin Sacks

Martin Sacks

Personal Details

Biography

Martin Sacks, a talented individual with a remarkable career spanning over four decades, has woven a rich and diverse tapestry of experiences across the mediums of film, television, and theatre. His professional journey commenced with a rigorous study of acting at the prestigious Stella Adler Acting School in New York, a renowned institution that provided the solid foundation upon which his future successes would be built.

Martin's illustrious career has been marked by an extraordinary array of film and television performances, consistently demonstrating his remarkable adaptability as an actor.

Notably, he has appeared in a variety of feature films, showcasing his impressive range and versatility. Some of his most notable credits include the films 'Emoh Ruo', 'Slate, Wynand Me', and 'Love in Limbo', where he shared the screen with the renowned actor Russell Crowe. Furthermore, he co-starred alongside the esteemed actress Kristen Scott Thomas in the critically acclaimed French film 'La Tricheuse'.

Martin's television credits in the United States encompass a range of notable series, including the highly acclaimed and widely popular show 'Jake and the Fatman', as well as the groundbreaking and influential character-driven drama 'ThirtySomething'.

In Australia, Martin's television credits are equally impressive, featuring appearances in a multitude of shows, including the critically acclaimed miniseries 'Do or Die', the epic and emotionally charged drama 'Fields of Fire', the gripping and intense telemovie 'My Husband My Killer', and the ABC telemovie "Cliffy", in which he took on the lead role of Andrew Kalajzic.

Martin's most memorable and enduring role was undoubtedly his portrayal of a talented and dedicated member of the esteemed cast of the critically acclaimed police drama television series 'Blue Heelers', a show that garnered widespread recognition and acclaim, resulting in his remarkable achievement of securing five consecutive silver Logie Awards for outstanding acting.

Martin's illustrious career as a director notwithstanding, his genuine enthusiasm and aptitude for acting have driven him to pursue a diverse array of roles in television dramas, with his impressive repertoire including, but not limited to, the critically acclaimed series 'City Homicide', the action-packed 'Sea Patrol', the high-stakes drama 'Rescue: Special Ops', the satirical comedy 'Lowdown', the critically acclaimed family drama 'Offspring', the crime thriller 'The Straits', the gritty drama 'Jack Irish', the surreal comedy 'Wonderland', the Australian drama 'The Gods of Wheat Street', the period drama 'A Place to Call Home', the medical drama 'Reef Doctors', the crime comedy 'Rake', and the prison drama 'Wentworth'.

Martin's impressive repertoire extends beyond television, as he has also had notable appearances in a variety of feature films. Notably, he has starred in the 2011 film 'The Cup', which showcased his remarkable talent. Additionally, he has also appeared in the 2012 film 'BAIT 3D', further demonstrating his range as an actor. In 2014, Martin's captivating performance in the film 'Rise' left a lasting impression on audiences. His portrayal of a complex character in the 2015 film 'Truth' was equally impressive, highlighting his ability to bring depth and nuance to his roles. In 2016, he starred in the film 'Don't Tell', which allowed him to showcase his versatility as an actor. Martin's talent continued to shine through in his performances in 'The Second' (2018) and 'Ride Like a Girl' (2019). More recently, he has appeared in the films 'Sweet River' (2020),'Buckley's Chance' (2021),and 'Bosch & Rockit' (2021),further solidifying his status as a talented and accomplished actor.

Career

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2025
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2022
Ocean Boy
Ocean Boy as Derek
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2021
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Sweet River
Sweet River as John Drake
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2018
The Second
The Second as The Brother
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2017
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2016
Brock
Brock as Geoff Brock
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2015
Truth
Truth as Robert Strong
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2014
Rise
Rise as Jimmy
{"id":20529,"title":"Cliffy","year":"2013","character":"Syd","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cliffy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_20529.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_20529.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Cliffy
Cliffy as Syd
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Absolute Deception
Absolute Deception as Hank (NY Spyglass editor & Rebecca's boss)
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Wentworth
Wentworth as Derek Channing
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2012
Bait
Bait as Todd
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Jack Irish: Black Tide
Jack Irish: Black Tide as Steve Levesque
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2011
The Cup
The Cup as Neil Pinner
{"id":7829,"title":"Underbelly","year":2008,"character":"Mario Condello","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/underbelly","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1er7mmaoidb8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1er7mmaoidb8.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Underbelly
Underbelly as Mario Condello
{"id":53992,"title":"My Husband My Killer","year":"2001","character":"Andrew Kalajzich","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-husband-my-killer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53992.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53992.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
My Husband My Killer
My Husband My Killer as Andrew Kalajzich
{"id":154484,"title":"Do or Die","year":"2001","character":"Jimmy Grattan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/do-or-die-2001","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154484.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154484.jpg"},"released":1}
Do or Die
Do or Die as Jimmy Grattan
{"id":156954,"title":"Oz Encounters: UFO's in Australia","year":"1997","character":"Host","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/oz-encounters-ufos-in-australia-1997","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_156954.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_156954.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
{"id":158689,"title":"Voyage Into Fear","year":"1993","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/voyage-into-fear","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158689.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158689.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
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Love in Limbo
Love in Limbo as Max Wiseman
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Irresistible Force
Irresistible Force as Bomb Squad Officer
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Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers as Det. Sen. Const. Patrick "PJ" Hasham
{"id":61630,"title":"Slate, Wyn & Me","year":"1987","character":"Slate Jackson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/slate-wyn-me-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61630.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61630.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Slate, Wyn & Me
Slate, Wyn & Me as Slate Jackson
{"id":161737,"title":"Emoh Ruo","year":"1985","character":"Des Tunkley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/emoh-ruo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161737.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161737.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Emoh Ruo
Emoh Ruo as Des Tunkley
{"id":63094,"title":"The City's Edge","year":"1983","character":"Youth at Party","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-citys-edge-1983","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63094.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63094.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
The City's Edge
The City's Edge as Youth at Party