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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."
In 1967, Martin skyrocketed to fame as the sadistic prison-farm captain in Cool Hand Luke: his character's signature line, "What we have here is a failure t' communicate," became a national catchphrase.
Strother Martin. Highest Rated: 100% Shenandoah (1965) Lowest Rated: Not Available. Birthday: Mar 26, 1919. Birthplace: Kokomo, Indiana, USA. Hollywood swimming instructor turned character...
