Strother Martin

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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."

  • Acting
  • Born 26 March 1919
  • Died 1 August 1980 (age 61)
  • Kokomo, Indiana, USA
  • 147 credits

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Most-watched Strother Martin films currently: Sssssss (1973), Cool Hand Luke (1967), True Grit (1969), Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), McLintock! (1963).

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Selected TV credits: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), Saturday Night Live (1975), Perry Mason (1957), The Fugitive (1963), Bonanza (1959).

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