Martin Lev
Martin Lev (31 March 1959 – 11 March 1992) was an English child actor.
Martin Lev | |
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| Born | 31 March 1959 Liverpool, United Kingdom |
| Died | 11 March 1992 (aged 32) |
| Cause of death | Suicide |
| Occupation | Actor and designer |
| Years active | 1975–76 |
| Organization | Action for ME |
| Known for | Bugsy Malone (1976) |
| Television | The Day After Tomorrow (1975) |
Life and career
Born in Liverpool, Lev started acting at the age of 16, playing David Bowen in the NBC made-for-TV film The Day After Tomorrow (1975) and Dandy Dan in the Alan Parker musical film Bugsy Malone (1976).[1] He then left acting and worked as a designer.
Lev was a founder and former director of Action for ME,[2] a self-help group for sufferers, as he was, of myalgic encephalomyelitis. He committed suicide on 11 March 1992 in Ealing, London at the age of 32.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1975 | The Day After Tomorrow | David Bowen | TV movie |
| 1976 | Bugsy Malone | Dandy Dan | (only theatrical film role) |
References
- Martin Lev on IMDb. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- Boseley, Sarah (27 April 2004). "'Going to the loo was like climbing Everest'". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- "Action for M.E. | People | Vice President". Action for M.E. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
External links
- Martin Lev on IMDb
- "Martin Lev". yacovlev.com. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
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