Andrew Marton

• Chinese Name：安德鲁·马顿
• Gender：Male
• Height：180cm
• Date of Birth：January 26, 1904
• Place of Birth：Budapest, Austria-Hungary (now Hungary)
• Profession：Film Director, Editor
• Introduce：Andrew Marton was a Hungarian‑born American film director and editor, best remembered for his work on action and adventure films as well as for being an outstanding second‑unit director. Emigrating from Europe to the United States, Marton developed a career in Hollywood from the 1930s onward, directing features such as King Solomon's Mines (1950) and The Long Ships (1964). His craft particularly shone in complex, large‑scale action sequences, exemplified by his second‑unit work supervising the famous chariot race in Ben‑Hur (1959), a set‑piece celebrated for its intensity and technical precision. Marton's versatility allowed him to work across genres and in different filmmaking capacities, including editing, and he contributed to projects spanning studios and continents. Over his decades in cinema, he collaborated with noted directors and crews, consistently enhancing the visual dynamism of the films he touched. Marton’s career reflects the trajectory of many European émigrés who enriched Hollywood with international techniques and sensibilities. He continued working into the 1970s, leaving a legacy defined by craftsmanship, adaptability, and the capacity to bring spectacle to life on screen. He passed away in 1992, remembered as a consummate professional whose behind‑the‑scenes artistry shaped enduring moments in film history.