Richard Martin (Canadian director)
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Richard James Martin (born April 12, 1956) is a Canadian film and television director and editor, most noted for his 1992 film North of Pittsburgh.[1]
The biological son of American comedian Dick Martin from a brief relationship with Canadian dancer Doreen Laverick,[2] he was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, by his mother and stepfather Norman Esary. He began his career making experimental short films, and working as an editor.[3] He received a Genie Award nomination for Best Editing at the 7th Genie Awards in 1986, for his work on the film Samuel Lount.[4]
He made his debut as a director with the 1989 horror film Matinee,[5] and followed up with the comedy film North of Pittsburgh in 1992.[6]
