Ned Martin(IX)

Ned was an entertainer, drummer, actor, and created the "American Hawaiian Revue" which performed for numerous years at the Tiki Terrace in Atlantic City and the Waikiki Motel in Wildwood Crest, along with various other venues in the area. In addition, Ned performed as a drummer with a multitude of jazz, Dixieland, and country bands in the greater South Jersey/Philadelphia area. His passion was playing the drums and performing in front of an audience on the stage. In his later years, he transformed from performing in front of live audiences to performance in small roles in movies and TV. Most notably in the hit movies "Philadelphia", "12 Monkeys", and "The Sixth Sense", and on the TV series "Hack". Ned served in the United States Navy during World War 2 aboard the USS Bebus DE10 in the South Pacific Theater. While living in Edgewater Park, NJ, Ned was a sergeant in the local police department, graduating from the 1st class of the Burlington County Police Academy. Ned was happily married for 64 years to his loving wife Anna.