



Martin Casella
Acting1957Schenectady, New York, USA

Biography
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.
Known For
Acting History
2026
The Land of Sometimes
Screenplay
2021
Moley
TVWriter
2018
Eli Roth's History of Horror
TVas Self• 1 eps
1995
One Night Stand
Writer
1990
RoboCop 2
as Yuppie
Turner & Hooch
as Policeman
1987
Double Switch
as Lawyer
1984
A Touch of Scandal
as Mortuary Man
1983
Heart Like a Wheel
as Repoter #1
1982
Poltergeist
as Dr. Marty Casey






