Martin, Strother
From Astro-Databank
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| born on | 26 March 1919 at 00:15 (= 12:15 AM ) | ||
| Place | Kokomo IN, USA, 40n29, 86w08 | ||
| Timezone | CST h6w (is standard time) | ||
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| Astrology data |   04°32'   20°49 Asc. 19°51'
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Biography
American character actor who often plays grizzled western roles. His films include "The Sons of Katie Elder," 1965 "True Grit," 1969 "Pocket Money," 1972 and "Cool Hand Luke," in which he starred with good friend Paul Newman.
Prior to his film success, he was a champion diver while working towards a theater degree. He also served in WW II and, after the completion of his service, went to Hollywood as a swimming instructor. After his move to the west, he began to appear on TV and in small theater groups throughout the 1950s. His screen debut came in the 1950 film "The Asphalt Jungle."
Events
- Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1969 (Appeared in "True Grit")
- Work : New Career 1950 (Film debut)
Source Notes
B.R. in hand from Steinbrecher
Categories
- Vocation : Entertainment : Actor/ Actress
- Vocation : Sports : Water sports (Diver)
- Vocation : Military : Military service (WW II)
- Vocation : Sports Business : Coach/ Manager/ Owner (Swimming instructor)
