Actors who died on August 1

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on August 1. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1980 Strother Martin

  Strother Martin was an American character actor best known for his memorable roles in classic Westerns and for his line 'What we've got here is failure to communicate' in the film 'Cool Hand Luke.' He appeared in over 175 film and television productions, often portraying supporting roles in movies during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. [bio]

• 2020 Wilford Brimley

  Wilford Brimley was an American actor and singer best known for his roles in films such as 'Cocoon', 'The Natural', and for serving as a spokesman for Quaker Oats and diabetes awareness campaigns. [bio]