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Martin E. Andazola (pronounced /anda-zola/ or /anda-sola/;[1] born September, 1964) is an American actor, perhaps best known for his trademark "Guy in a Suit" or Professional type appearances (Attorney or Doctor), works in mainstream film and television and in independent films.

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* 1 Early life * 2 Career * 3 Personal life * 4 Filmography * 5 References * 6 External links

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Martin was born in Arizona, raised in the Roman Catholic Church. He attended grade school, high school and college in Arizona. Was a gifted student at Carl Hayden High School. Greatest accomplishment was learning to edit, produce and direct at the schools Audio/Video Department. He also managed to duck his classmates for two years by taking his Senior courses as a Junior, and then took his Junior classes as a Senior. Formerly a flunking student, he was IQ tested with high results entering high school and was brought into the Gifted student program, where better teachers gave more challenge. He was bringing home straight A's in his Sophomore year. His good grades continued until graduation, and he won a partial Scholarship to go to the local Community College to study theatre arts and film/television.

Martin began his career as a thespian. He worked on the Lighting Crew/Set Design teams and did Make-up and Costume for Phoenix Community College. His first television production was an aired series called "Meet the Professor" which focused on the talent at Phoenix College. It was broadcast on the Phoenix based Cable Public Access network. He directed thirty-five productions in college.