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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Character actor, Television actor, Film actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
University of Michigan
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Popularity
Tier B -- 22,849 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 31
Career
Career spanning 29 years (1951-1980)
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Year context
Born in 1919 -- Treaty of Versailles signed; Woodrow Wilson was US president
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Filmography (39)
Biography
Strother Martin (March 26, 1919 – August 1, 1980) was an American actor in numerous films and television programs. Martin is perhaps best known as the prison "captain" in the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke, where he uttered the line, "What we've got here is...failure to communicate."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Strother Martin?
Strother Martin was born on and passed away on at the age of 61.
Where was Strother Martin born?
Strother Martin was born in Kokomo, Indiana, USA.
What movies or shows has Strother Martin been in?
Strother Martin has 39 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Secret of Nikola Tesla (1980), The Champ (1979), Nightwing (1979), The Villain (1979), Love and Bullets (1979).
What is Strother Martin known for?
Strother Martin is primarily known as an actor. Strother Martin (March 26, 1919 – August 1, 1980) was an American actor in numerous films and television programs. Martin is perhaps best known as…
Where can I find more information about Strother Martin?
You can find more about Strother Martin on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
