Ross Martin - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 22, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Died | July 03, 1981 (age 61) |
| Birthplace | Grodno, Poland (now in Belarus) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Ross Martin's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Artemus Gordon on the TV series 'The Wild Wild West' |
Intro
Ross Martin was a Polish-American actor best known for his role as Artemus Gordon in the television series 'The Wild Wild West'. Renowned for his versatility and skill in playing a wide range of characters, Martin enjoyed a successful career in both television and film.
Early Life & Background
Ross Martin was born as Martin Rosenblatt in Grodno, Poland (now Belarus), and emigrated with his family to the United States at age five. He grew up in New York City, where he later pursued academics (earning degrees in business, law, and drama) before turning to acting professionally.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Artemus Gordon in 'The Wild Wild West' (1965–1969)
- Garnered an Emmy nomination for his work on 'The Wild Wild West'
- Appeared in films such as 'Conquest of Space' (1955) and 'Experiment in Terror' (1962)
- Voiced characters in various animated series
Trivia
- Ross Martin was fluent in multiple languages, including Polish, Russian, and Yiddish.
- He survived a near-fatal heart attack in 1968 but returned to acting afterwards.
- He died of a heart attack while playing tennis in 1981.
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Ross Martin was born the 22 March 1920.
Grodno, Poland (now in Belarus).
On His Birth-Day
About March 22nd, 1920, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 22, 1920, Washington became the 35th state to ratify the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. This pivotal moment marked a significant victory in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.
- Day of the week: March 22nd, 1920 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: When It Comes To Lovin' the Girls, I'm Way Ahead of The Times by Eddie Cantor
- Popular movie: Way Down East directed by D.W. Griffith
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