Martin Bookspan

Martin Bookspan
Bookspan in 1979
Born(1926-07-30)July 30, 1926
DiedApril 29, 2021(2021-04-29) (aged 94)
Alma materHarvard University
Occupations
  • Broadcaster
  • Writer
Spouse
Janet Sobel
(m. 1954; died 2008)
Children3

Martin Bookspan (July 30, 1926 – April 29, 2021) was an American announcer, commentator, and author. He was the announcer on the PBS series Live from Lincoln Center from its beginnings in 1976 until his retirement in 2006. For years he was also the announcer for another PBS series, Live from the Met (which eventually became The Metropolitan Opera Presents).