
Arlene Martel
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Arlene Martel (April 14, 1936 – August 12, 2014) was an American actress and acting coach. Prior to 1964, she was frequently billed as Arline Sax, Arlene Sax or as Tasha Martel. In 1962 Martel made her first of two appearances on Perry Mason as Fiona Cregan in "The Case of the Absent Artist". Later, she guest starred as Sandra Dunkel in "The Case of the Dead Ringer" (1966) when Raymond Burr doubled as Mason and the actual murderer Grimes, an old sea salt. Martel appeared in the Star Trek episode "Amok Time" (1967) as T'Pring and the original The Outer Limits episode "Demon with a Glass Hand" (1964) written by Harlan Ellison. Martel played the princess Sarafina on Have Gun – Will Travel, the evil witch Malvina on Bewitched, the French Underground contact Tiger in five episodes of Hogan's Heroes, a female cosmonaut on I Dream of Jeannie, a Hungarian immigrant Magda on The Fugitive episode "The Blessings of Liberty" (1966), and, memorably, as the nurse who repeatedly utters the sinister phrase "Room for one more, Honey!" at the entrance to a hospital morgue and as the stewardess at an airplane door in the Twilight Zone episode "Twenty-Two". She also appeared in the season-one episode of The Twilight Zone "What You Need". She was billed (as Arline Sax) as a featured actress in the episode of Route 66 called "The Newborn," in which she gives birth. She also made guest appearances on The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Untouchables, Mission: Impossible (season 4, episode 20, 1970), appeared as Asastia in Here Come the Brides (1970, episode "To The Victor"), The Wild Wild West, Battlestar Galactica, the 1968 movie Angels from Hell, and two appearances on The Monkees. She played Interpol agent Violette in The Six Million Dollar Man episode "The Last of the Fourth of Julys" (season 1, episode 10, 1974). She appeared as a featured actress in the Gunsmoke episode titled "The Squaw" (1975). She received top billing when she starred as the lady commandant in charge of the Russian road crew in Zoltan, Hound of Dracula (1978), although it was only a bit part lasting less than five minutes of the 97 minute movie. She also received credit in a font so large that it was almost twice as large as that used for Reggie Nalder or Michael Pataki, the leads who occupied most of the screen throughout the movie. She appeared in the Star Trek webisode "Of Gods and Men" in the final scene as a Vulcan priestess initiating a marriage ceremony between Uhura and Vulcan native Stonn (a character from the episode "Amok Time", played by original actor Lawrence Montaigne). She played Gloria, mistress of Tony Goodland (Bradford Dillman) in the Columbo episode "The Greenhouse Jungle" (1972).
Arlene Martel Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Arlene Martel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Arlene Martel's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 6% of Arlene Martel's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Unity, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Arlene Martel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Arlene Martel's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Arlene Martel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Unity | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Nudes, Nudists & Nudism: Volume 4 | Nudist (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus | Chorus (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Eleanor, First Lady of the World | Madame Jahar | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Day the Loving Stopped | Laura | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Dracula's Dog | Major Hessel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Chatterbox! | Marlene | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Conspiracy of Terror | Leslie Horowitz | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Indict and Convict | Mrs. Ann Lansing | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Angels from Hell | Ginger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Nudes on Tiger Reef | Nudist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Glass Cage | Ellen/Ruth Sawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Intimate Diary of Artists Models | Model | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Bunny Yeager's Nude Camera | Model | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | In the Presence of Mine Enemies | Woman with baby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The James Dean Story | Self | Flop | Similar → |
Arlene Martel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Arlene Martel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arlene Martel is "Unity" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Arlene Martel acted in?
Arlene Martel has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Arlene Martel?
Other notable films include "Eleanor, First Lady of the World", "Conspiracy of Terror", and "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus".




