Who is Martin Cummins?
Martin Cummins is a Canadian citizen and a Sagittarius by astrological sign. He was born on November 28, 1969, in North Delta, British Columbia. Martin is an actor best known for playing Ames White in the Jessica Alba, Michael Weatherly, and Richard Gunn-starring action mystery drama series “Dark Angel,” which tells the story of several genetically enhanced children who manage to escape from a laboratory where they were being held. The series won eight awards and was nominated for 23 other awards, including one Golden Globe.
Childhood And Education
Martin Cummins (Pinterest)Martin Cummins was brought up by his cab driver father and homemaker mother as an only child in North Delta.
He was quite active in sports as a child and had aspirations of being a professional football player; he even played for the Seaquam Secondary School team before deciding to pursue acting instead. He then enrolled at the Vancouver Actors Studio, where renowned Canadian stage performer Mel Tuck served as his instructor. After graduating in 1987, Martin decided not to pursue a college degree and instead concentrated on his acting career.
Movies’ Parts
Martin has been recognized with participating in about 85 films and TV shows, and in this piece, we’ll highlight a few of his standout performances.
In the slasher film “Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan,” written and directed by Rob Hedden and starring Jensen Daggett, Kane Hodder, and Todd Caldecott, Martin made his acting debut as Wayne Webber in 1989. The story follows a group of students who have just graduated and are traveling to Manhattan with Jason Voorhees. In the 2000 Canadian drama “Love Come Down,” starring Larenz Tate and following a comedian who enters a drug recovery facility after becoming addicted to narcotics, he later played the supporting role of Matthew Carter.
Martin portrayed Kris in the drama film “We All Fall Down” that same year.
He portrayed Russell Williams, one of the main characters, in the 2002 crime thriller “Liberty Stands Still,” which also starred Wesley Snipes and Linda Fiorentino. Despite receiving positive reviews after premiering at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, the film did not do well with audiences. In the 2004 Canadian film “Ice Men,” which also starred David Hewelett and James Thomas and was well-liked by gay and lesbian people, Martin played the main character Vaughn. The 2008 crime drama “Vice” and the Canadian-American historical drama “Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe Story,” which is based on the life of the illustrious hockey star Gordie, were his next two major roles.
Martin’s most recent film roles include three that featured Courtney Thorne-Smith, James Tupper, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley: “Site Unseen: An Emma Fielding Mystery” in 2017; “Cold Zone,” an action science fiction film in which he played the lead character Rodger Summers; and “Witness to Murder: A Darrow Mystery,” a crime mystery drama in which Tom Cavanagh and Kimberly Williams-Paisley costarred in 2019.
Television Show Roles
Martin made his television debut in 1987 when he played Jeff and Bill in two episodes of the adventure series “Danger Bay,” a family-friendly show about a marine scientist who investigates environmental crimes and stars Donnelly Rhodes, Christopher Crabb, and Ocean Hellman.
Martin appeared in a single episode of several shows throughout the ensuing years as a guest performer, including the fantasy horror drama “The Outer Limits” in 1999, the action adventure fantasy “Highlander” in 1994, and the science fiction action drama “Level 9” in 2000.
The critically acclaimed romantic drama “Smallville,” starring Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, and Allison Mack, is about young Clark Kent who has superpowers and is learning to control them. Martin rose to fame after he played Dr. Lawrence Garner in three episodes of the show. The series was a huge success, winning 34 awards, including three Primetime Emmys, while it was nominated for 155 others. In the 2017 murder mystery drama “Riverdale,” which also starred K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, and Camila Mendes and centered about the residents of the enigmatic city of Riverdale, Martin was cast to play Tom Keller, one of the main protagonists.
When Calls the Heat, in which Martin played Brian Herrimann alongside Erin Krakow and Pascale Hutton, and the romantic science fiction drama “Away,” which starred Hilary Swank, Josh Charles, and Vivian Wu, are two of Martin’s most recent TV appearances. In these two shows, an astronaut who is about to go into space must decide whether to leave her partner and their young daughter behind.
Awards
Martin was nominated for a Leo Award in 2001 for “We All Fall Down” and went on to win the Genie Award for “Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role” for that same year’s “Love Come Down.”
He received a Gemini Award nomination in 2002 for “Dice” in the category of Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role.
He was nominated for a Leo Award in 2011 for “Shattered’s” Best Supporting Male Performance for a Dramatic Series, and he took home the prize in 2015 for “When Calls the Heart.”
Relationship Status
In the middle of the 1990s, Martin began dating the well-known American-Canadian actress Brandy Ledford. After several years of dating, the couple wed in a small ceremony in front of their nearest and dearest. Today, Brandy’s roles in the films Rat Race and Modern Family as well as the television series Andromeda may be what make her most well-known. Soon after their marriage, Brandy gave birth to their son, but the two finally got divorced in 2004 for unspecified reasons.
On July 12, 2013, Martin wed Christine Wallace, a well-known American actor, biographer, and political journalist. Since then, the couple has been living happily ever after in their Los Angeles home.
Several sites, including Wikipedia, claim that Martin has four children, including twin daughters whose mother is Christine. Martin hasn’t spoken about any other women he may have been with before meeting Brandy and before he met Christine.
Activities And Other Passions
Martin has a dog named Boo as a pet, and you can see him in some of the photos he’s posted on Instagram. Martin is a major animal lover.
Because he appreciates the snow, skiing, and snowboarding, and normally prefers to stay high in the mountains rather than by the shore, he considers winter to be his favorite season.
Traveling is one of Martin’s main interests, and thanks to his acting career, he has had the opportunity to see and live in many other countries.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Al Pacino, and Angelina Jolie are a few of Martin’s favorite actors and actresses, and “Shutter Island,” “Inception,” and “Scarface” are some of his favorite films. He enjoys watching animated comedies, with “South Park” and “Rick & Morty” being two of his faves.
Body Structure And Net Worth
Martin Cummins (Pinterest)Martin is 50 years old. He stands 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters) tall, has brown eyes, gray hair, and weighs about 150 pounds (68kgs).
His projected net worth as of September 2020 is $500,000 or less.