Strother Martin
Strother Martin | |
|---|---|
Martin in McLintock! (1963) | |
| Born | Strother Douglas Martin Jr. March 26, 1919 Kokomo, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 1, 1980 (aged 61) |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1950–1980 |
| Spouse |
Helen Meisels (m. 1967) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1942–46 |
| Rank | Petty officer third class |
| Conflicts | World War II |
Strother Douglas Martin Jr. (March 26, 1919 – August 1, 1980) was an American actor, who appeared in over 170 film and television productions between 1950 and 1980, mainly in character roles. He often appeared in support of John Wayne and Paul Newman, and in Westerns directed by John Ford and Sam Peckinpah. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his role on the television legal drama Hawkins (1973–74).