Strother Martin - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 26, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Died | August 01, 1980 (age 61) |
| Birthplace | Kokomo, Indiana, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Strother Martin's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Delivering the iconic line in 'Cool Hand Luke' and for his frequent appearances in films starring Paul Newman and John Wayne. |
Intro
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.
Early Life & Background
Strother Martin grew up in Indiana and showed early interest in swimming and diving, even competing nationally as a youth. He attended the University of Michigan, where he was a diving champion, before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
Career Highlights
- Known for reciting the famous line 'What we've got here is failure to communicate' in 'Cool Hand Luke' (1967)
- Appeared in multiple films with Paul Newman, including 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' (1969)
- Worked in John Wayne films such as 'True Grit' (1969) and 'Rooster Cogburn' (1975)
- Prolific television actor, with appearances in series such as 'Gunsmoke', 'Bonanza', and 'Perry Mason'
Trivia
- Received some of his early fame as a national champion diver.
- Frequently cast as a villain or eccentric character in Westerns.
- Made frequent television guest appearances in American Western and crime drama series.
FAQs
People also ask
Strother Martin was born the 26 March 1919.
Kokomo, Indiana, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 26th, 1919, in brief:
- Day of the week: March 26th, 1919 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Till We Meet Again by Vernon Dalhart & Gladys Rice
- Popular movie: Male and Female directed by Cecil B. DeMille
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