Biography

Zdenko Martin is an American actor and musician based in Brooklyn, NY. He is the son of Slovak parents who emigrated to the United States with his older sister after fleeing communist Czechoslovakia in 1987. The family settled in Madison, MS where Zdenko was raised and educated. After receiving his BFA from the University of Southern Mississippi, he relocated to New York City to pursue a career in the arts. He would later receive his MFA from the Brown University/Trinity Rep Acting Program.

Zdenko made his Broadway debut in Ivo Van Hove's Tony Award winning production of Arthur Miller's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE. He has been seen on many other New York stages including St. Ann's Warehouse, Ars Nova, and Teatro LATEA. He has also performed at regional theaters across the country including Studio Theatre in Washington D.C., Actors Theatre of Louisville, Trinity Repertory Company, and Chautauqua Theatre Company. He had the honor of representing the United States at the International Kukla Festivali in Istanbul, Turkey in 2011.

In addition to acting, Zdenko is an accomplished musician and composer. He has written and contributed original music to many productions throughout his career, including several ongoing projects.

He holds a 3rd degree black belt and is a certified instructor in Tae Kwon Do. He has also been certified in various weapons under both the Society of American Fight Directors and The British Academy of Stage & Screen Combat.
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