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Strother Douglas Martin Jr. (March 26, 1919 – August 1, 1980) was an American character actor who often appeared in support of John Wayne and Paul Newman and in Western films directed by John Ford and Sam Peckinpah.
Strother Martin was an American character actor who starred in films such as Cool Hand Luke, The Wild Bunch, and True Grit. He was also a diving champion, a swimming instructor, and a friend of Sam Peckinpah.
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Strother Douglas Martin Jr. (March 26, 1919 – August 1, 1980) was an American character actor who often appeared in support of John Wayne and Paul Newman and in Western films directed by John Ford and Sam Peckinpah.
Strother Douglas Martin, Jr. was an American actor who gained fame for portraying supporting roles in films starring John Wayne and Paul Newman. An Indiana native, Martin was a prodigious swimmer and diver as a child and went on to serve in the United States Navy during the World War II.
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Strother Martin was an American actor in numerous films and television programs, best known for his role as the prison captain in Cool Hand Luke. See his biography, filmography, photos, and trivia on TMDB.
Mar 26, 2019 · Strother Martin played villains and scoundrels in classic films like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Cool Hand Luke, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Learn about his life, career, and legacy in this tribute article by Nicholas Gilmore.
