Martin Landau

Martin Landau

Born:June 20, 1928

Place of Birth:Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Died:July 15, 2017

Known For:Acting

Biography

Martin Landau, born on June 20, 1928, was a multifaceted American talent who left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry. His career spanned decades, showcasing his versatility as an actor, acting coach, producer, and even an editorial cartoonist. Landau's journey in Hollywood began in the 1950s, where he quickly made a name for himself with memorable roles in both film and television.

One of Landau's early standout performances was in Alfred Hitchcock's iconic thriller "North by Northwest" in 1959, where he displayed his knack for portraying complex characters with depth and nuance. However, it was his roles in television series like "Mission: Impossible" and "Space: 1999" that truly solidified his status as a respected actor in the industry. His portrayal of Rollin Hand in "Mission: Impossible" garnered him multiple Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award.

Landau's talent was recognized on the big screen as well, earning him critical acclaim and prestigious accolades. His role in "Tucker: The Man and His Dream" in 1988 not only won him a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture but also marked his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He continued to impress audiences and critics alike with his performance in Woody Allen's "Crimes and Misdemeanors" in 1989, which earned him another Oscar nomination.

However, it was Landau's portrayal of Bela Lugosi in Tim Burton's "Ed Wood" in 1994 that truly showcased his immense talent and range as an actor. This iconic role not only earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor but also a Screen Actors Guild Award and another Golden Globe Award. Landau's ability to bring depth, humanity, and authenticity to his characters set him apart as a true master of his craft.

Beyond his on-screen achievements, Landau was also known for his dedication to the art of acting, serving as an inspiration and mentor to many aspiring performers. His legacy lives on not only through his timeless performances but also through the impact he had on generations of actors and filmmakers. Martin Landau's contributions to the world of entertainment will always be remembered and cherished by fans and colleagues alike.

On July 15, 2017, the world lost a true legend in Martin Landau, but his extraordinary body of work continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the globe. His passion for storytelling, his commitment to his craft, and his unparalleled talent have secured his legacy as one of the most remarkable actors of his generation. Martin Landau will forever be remembered as a cinematic icon whose influence transcends time and generations.

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Filmography

Acting

Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow

Peter Van Garrett (uncredited)

1999

Skeptical young detective Ichabod Crane gets transferred to the hamlet of Sleepy Hollow, New York, where he is tasked with investigating the decapitations of three people – murders the townsfolk attribute to a legendary specter, The Headless Horseman.
9

9

#2 (voice)

2009

When 9 first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good.
Sliver

Sliver

Alex Parsons

1993

A woman moves into an apartment in Manhattan and learns that the previous tenant's life ended mysteriously after they fell from the balcony.
North by Northwest

North by Northwest

Leonard

1959

Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.
Entourage

Entourage

Bob Ryan

2015

Movie star Vincent Chase, together with his boys, Eric, Turtle and Johnny, are back…and back in business with super agent-turned-studio head Ari Gold. Some of their ambitions have changed, but the bond between them remains strong as they navigate the capricious and often cutthroat world of Hollywood.
Cleopatra

Cleopatra

Rufio

1963

Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony, who vows to take power—but Caesar’s successor has other plans.
Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie

Mr. Rzykruski (voice)

2012

When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them that Sparky's still the good, loyal friend he was.
The X-Files

The X-Files

Kurtzweil

1998

Mulder and Scully, now taken off the FBI's X Files cases, must find a way to fight the shadowy elements of the government to find out the truth about a conspiracy that might mean the alien colonization of Earth.
The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told

Caiaphas

1965

From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas after the Last Supper that eventually leads to Christ's crucifixion and miraculous return.
Rounders

Rounders

Abe Petrovsky

1998

A young reformed gambler must return to playing big stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks.
Ed Wood

Ed Wood

Bela Lugosi

1994

The mostly true story of the legendary "worst director of all time", who, with the help of his strange friends, filmed countless B-movies without ever becoming famous or successful.
City of Ember

City of Ember

Sul

2008

For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights. But Ember's once powerful generator is failing and the great lamps that illuminate the city are starting to flicker. Now, two teenagers, in a race against time, must search Ember for clues that will unlock the ancient mystery of the city's existence, before the the lights go out forever.
EDtv

EDtv

Al

1999

Video store clerk Ed agrees to have his life filmed by a camera crew for a tv network.
The Majestic

The Majestic

Harry Trimble

2001

Set in 1951, a blacklisted Hollywood writer gets into a car accident, loses his memory and settles down in a small town where he is mistaken for a long-lost son.
Meteor

Meteor

General Adlon

1979

After a collision with a comet, a nearly 8km wide piece of the asteroid "Orpheus" is heading towards Earth. If it hits it will cause an incredible catastrophe which will probably extinguish mankind. To stop the meteor NASA wants to use the illegal nuclear weapon satellite "Hercules" but discovers soon that it doesn't have enough firepower. Their only chance to save the world is to join forces with the USSR who have also launched such an illegal satellite. But will both governments agree?
Remember

Remember

Max Rosenbaum

2015

With the aid of a fellow Auschwitz survivor and a hand-written letter, an elderly man with dementia goes in search of the person responsible for the death of his family.
Crimes and Misdemeanors

Crimes and Misdemeanors

Judah Rosenthal

1989

A renowned ophthalmologist is desperate to cut off an adulterous relationship…which ends up in murder; and a frustrated documentary filmmaker woos an attractive television producer while making a film about her insufferably self-centered boss.
Tucker: The Man and His Dream

Tucker: The Man and His Dream

Abe

1988

Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1945. Engineer Preston Tucker dreams of designing the car of future, but his innovative envision will be repeatedly sabotaged by his own unrealistic expectations and the Detroit automobile industry tycoons.
Ready to Rumble

Ready to Rumble

Sal Bandini

2000

Two slacker wrestling fans are devastated by the ousting of their favorite character by an unscrupulous promoter.
B.A.P.S

B.A.P.S

Mr. Donald Blakemore

1997

Two wannabe Black American princesses aim to marry rich men, who will pay for their world's first combination hair salon and soul food restaurant.
Pork Chop Hill

Pork Chop Hill

Lt. Marshall

1959

Korean War, April 1953. Lieutenant Clemons, leader of the King company of the United States Infantry, is ordered to recapture Pork Chop Hill, occupied by a powerful Chinese Army force, while, just seventy miles away, at nearby the village of Panmunjom, a tense cease-fire conference is celebrated.

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