Martin J. Begley (25 August 1903 — 6 March 1985) was an actor, dancer, and talent scout. He was elected to The Lambs in 1945.
Begley was Shepherd from 1963-1966.
Born in Connecticut, he was the son of Hannah (née Clifford) and Michael Joseph Begley, Irish immigrants. His older brother was Edward James Begley, Sr. (1901-1970) an Academy Award-winning actor of theatre, radio, film, and television.
After 25 years as an actor-dancer, Begley switched to the production end of the industry. From 1949-1958 he was head of the casting department of NBC-TV. For five years after this he was a talent negotiator and casting director for the large advertising agency Lennen & Newell, Inc.
In October 1963 Begley was elected Shepherd. He served until 1966. Begley was shepherd during the World’s Fair Gambol in 1964 in the Fold. During this era, the club hosted men wounded in Vietnam to come to the clubhouse for weekly events. The service members were brought to the club from the military hospital in St. Albans, Queens.
His wife was Dorinda Marie Begley. She died in 1972.
Martin Begley died March 6, 1985 in Broward, Florida. Martin J. Begley is interred in Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, Long Island.