Martin Smith born 26 June 1957 (d. 1994)Martin Smith was a Scottish actor and singer.
After various appearances on television and in the film Yanks (1979), Martin Smith is best known for his appearance as Micky Doyle in long-running TV soap Crossroads from 1985-86.
Martin Smith was also a fine singer and made appearances in the West End in musical theatre, including Che in Evita. He featured on a Cole Porter tribute album A Swell Party - A Celebration of Cole Porter (1992) singing Love For Sale as it was originally intended to be sung - by a man. He also appeared in a production of William Finn's March of the Falsettos at the Library Theatre in Manchester in 1987. He recorded several concerts with BBC Concert and Radio Orchestras and was a regular vocalist on the BBC Radio2 shows Songs From the Shows and Friday Night Is Music Night in the 1980s.
Martin Smith died from an AIDS-related illness in 1994
I was lucky enough to see Martin in March of the Falsettos but am unable to find out much about him. If you can add any information then please leave a message.
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My music director and friend was Martin's boyfriend for a while. I just finished listening to a cd of Martin's that I borrowed. His version of Where or When is stunning. Such a sexy voice. I wish I was aware of him when he was still with us. Love his voice.
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