Alvin Martin is the ex-husband of Whoopi Goldberg and the father to her only daughter, Alex Martin. Born in 1953 and currently 71 years old, Alvin Louis Martin is a counselor but his claim to fame is from his former wife who is an Oscar-winning actress and his daughter, who is also an actress.
Martin got married to Goldberg in 1973 and they remained together until the marriage came to an end in divorce in 1979. Since they parted ways, he has mostly stayed away from the public, but his name is still mentioned in relation to the actress.
Summary of Alvin Martin’s BioÂ
- Full name: Alvin Louise Martin
- Gender: Male
- Date of birth: 1953
- Alvin Martin’s Age: 71 years old
- Ethnicity: White
- Nationality: American
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Alvin Martin’s Wife: Whoopi Goldberg (former)
- Alvin Martin’s Children: Alex Martin
- Alvin Martin’s Parents: Irma Martin (Mother)
- Famous for: Being Whoopi Goldberg’s former husband
How Old Is Alvin Martin?
Alvin Louise Martin was born in 1953, which means he is now 71 years old. He was born in the United States to a father whose name is not known and a mother named Irma Martin. He is of American nationality and white ethnicity.
There is hardly any information as regards Alvin’s family members, childhood, and education. What is known, however, is that he got a job at Horizon House at some point in his life and later as a bank clerk at Chase Manhattan Bank. His last known job was at New York City Medicaid.
Alvin Martin and Whoopi Goldberg Met When The Actress Was A Teenager
The love story between Alvin Martin and Whoopi Goldberg started sometime in the 1970s when Whoopi was still a teenager. At the time, she was only 18 years old while Alvin was 20.
They met when Whoopi was having a drug challenge that led her to seek help from Alvin who ended up as her counselor. He would later reveal that Whoopi was not a junkie at the time and that her addiction was not more than just a phase. They dated for a while and almost as soon as they became lovers, Whoopi moved in to live with Alvin before they got married in 1973.
The marriage lasted a number of difficult years and Goldberg revealed that they were never really in love. Alvin, on the other hand, said he was attracted to the woman more because she didn’t fit the conventional beauty standards of the time. When he first saw her, she was wearing afro wigs that gave her a hippie look that drew him.
The marriage between them was plagued by various issues, including financial difficulties which was caused by the fact that Whoopi was still struggling to make a name for herself in the entertainment business as an actress and a comedian. Alvin made an effort to get his former wife to get a job, but that was something she wasn’t ready to do, and that strained the relationship.
They Separated in 1974 But Got Divorced in 1979
Alvin Martin and Whoopi welcomed their daughter in May 1974, exactly a year after they got married, but soon afterward, they were faced with so many challenges, most of which were tied to their differences in how things should be done.
As stated, Alvin was of the opinion that his former wife got a job since they now had an additional mouth to feed, but she was not ready to shift her grounds. This led them to go their separate ways in 1974. Whoopi moved in with her mother in Manhattan and only kept in touch with Alvin because of their daughter. By this time, their relationship had gotten terrible.
Next, Alvin could no longer contact his estranged wife or daughter as Whoopi relocated to California with her to continue pursuing her entertainment career. By 1979, it was clear that the marriage could no longer be fixed and so they opted to divorce.
Alvin Louise Martin Is Known To Have Fathered Only A Child
A year after Alvin and Whoopi got married, the pair welcomed their only child together, Alexandrea Martin, who was born on May 9, 1974. She is the only child of both of her parents. It is worthy of note that Alvin and Whoopi were not ready to start having children when Alex, whom they named after Alexander the Great, showed up.
Alex has followed in the footsteps of her mother by becoming an actress. She began her career in 1993 when she appeared in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, a movie that earned her mother a Kids’ Choice Award. She also appeared in the 1993 film, Quest of the Delta Knights, followed by American Intellectuals in 1999. Other films she appeared in are Call Me Clause (2001), Strange as Angels (2003), Descendants (2008), and the 2018 film, Sensitive Men.Â
Alvin may only be a father of one, but he has three grandchildren from Alex’s marriage to Bernard Dean. His grandchildren are Amara Skye, Jerzey Dean, and Mason Dean. Interestingly, he is also a great-granddad to Amara Skye’s two children.
Alvin Louise Martin Has Not Married Since After Whoopi
Since his failed marriage to Whoopi Goldberg in the late 1970s, Alvin Louise Martin has chosen to remain single. It is reported that the man who is now believed to be in his late sixties, has not walked down the aisle but it is not clear if he has, at any point dated other women. It is still not clear if he is romantically involved with anyone at the moment.
Whoopi, on the other hand, has been married two more times. The next man she married after Alvin was David Claessen. They got married in 1986 but were only together for two years before they went their separate ways in 1988. Better known to have worked as a music video director for some big musicians like Britney Spears and Jason Mraz, Alvin and his former wife did not have any kids together before their union ended.
After Whoopi Goldberg’s first two marriages, she got married a third time to American businessman and former actor, Lyle Trachtenberg. Unfortunately, this marriage would not be the third time lucky for Whoopi as after only two years, they ended up going their separate ways.
To date, the marriage between Alvin and Whoopi still remains officially the longest of her marriages as it lasted for six years, although they were only technically together for a year. Her next marriage lasted only 2 years and the last lasted a year before it ended.
Where Is Alvin “Louise” Martin Now?
Alvin got the attention of the media, thanks to his marriage to his legendary actress former wife. However, he did not sustain the attention after their divorce as he decided to slip away from the limelight and continue living a very quiet life.
While it is believed that he is still living in the United States where he has always been, further details surrounding what he might be up to and where he may be right now all remain hidden from the public light.
