Background
Orkin, Martin Ronald was born on June 13, 1942 in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. Son of Morris and Jenny (Tudin) Orkin.
Orkin, Martin Ronald was born on June 13, 1942 in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. Son of Morris and Jenny (Tudin) Orkin.
Bachelor, Witwatersrand University, Johannesburg, 1965. Bachelor with honors, University London, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1980.
Teacher King David High School, Johannesburg, 1969-1970. Lecturer University Natal, Durban, Republic of South Africa, 1971-1973, Witwatersrand University, 1975-1982, senior lecturer, 1982-1987, professor, since 1988. Visiting professor English, Tel-Aviv University, 1987-1988.
Member executive council English Academy South Africa, since 1982. Convener adjudicators Olive Schreiner Prize for Drama Board, 1984.
Married Joan Katzenellenbogen, March 29, 1970. Children: Chloe Meave, Mikhail Benedict.