Biography

Martin Wolfson was born in Russia and went to the University of Moscow as a medical student, eventually switching to drama. Upon arriving in America as a young man he found roles on Broadway. He married Lisa Von Kalbe, a German immigrant who acted in off-Broadway roles throughout her career. They had one child, Lucy. In the 1950s, during the McCarthy era, Wolfson was blacklisted due to his socialist political leanings. After McCarthy's witch hunts died out, Wolfson went back to Broadway roles but acted in television roles also. At the end of his career he retired with his wife to his summer home in Esopus, New York. He died of cancer in 1973.
- IMDb mini biography by: Craig Finnegan, Martin Wolfson's grandson.

Brother of theatrical actor, stage manager, director, playwright and producer Victor Wolfson.

Father: Adolph Wolfson; Mother: Rebecca Hochstein.

Wolfson was blacklisted from Broadway roles during the McCarthy communist witch hunt era due to Wolfson's socialist political leanings.

Originally a medical student at the University of Moscow, Wolfson switched to drama after witnessing an autopsy as part of his training. His medical background influenced the television roles he was offered.

His best friend was actor John Randolph.