Strother Martin
📍Born in Kokomo, Indiana, USA
Biography
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."
Known For
Cool Hand Luke
as Captain
The Wild Bunch
as Coffer
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
as Percy Garris
Mitzi & 100 Guys
as Self
Nevada Smith
as Strother (uncredited)
Hard Times
as Poe
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
as Floyd
Slap Shot
as Joe McGrath
Up in Smoke
as Mr. Stoner
The Ballad of Cable Hogue
as Bowen
Hannie Caulder
as Rufus Clemens
Attack
as Ingersol
📌 Quick Info
Born
March 26, 1919
Place of Birth
Kokomo, Indiana, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
1.5
📊 Career Stats
171
Acting Roles
0
Crew Roles
73
Movies
98
TV Shows