Martin Halacy
- Actor
Martin Halacy grew up in Troy, New York. From an early age he performed
in church and school theatrical productions. After graduating from Troy
High School he attended Northwestern University receiving a bachelors
degree in mathematics (1962) and a masters degree in the teaching of
English (1963). He taught math and physics for thirty-two years at Lake
View High School in Chicago. For a time he sponsored the high school
drama club. He also acted in many community theater productions. After
retiring from teaching in 1994 he began pursuing a career as a
professional actor in Chicago. Favorite roles include Baptista in "The
Taming of the Shrew" and Brocklehurst in "Jane Eyre". The latter
production of Lifeline Theatre won the Joseph Jefferson Citation for
Best Ensemble in 2001. Halacy also appeared in the world premiere
production of "The Cairn Stones" by Anne McGravie. He began doing on
camera work and voice overs. His voice can often be heard in the radio
drama "Unshackled", which is produced weekly in Chicago and broadcast
on stations worldwide.
