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Martin LandauActor
Date of Birth: 20.06.1931
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Martin Landau
Early Life and YouthMartin Landau, an American actor and caricaturist, was born on June 20, 1928, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in a family that had no connection to the film industry. His father, Morris Landau, was a financier, while his mother, Selma, was involved in trading. Despite their pragmatic nature, Landau's parents did not understand his inclination towards acting. From a young age, Landau impressed people with his performances in school plays. However, his dreams of working for a major company were shattered when he was repeatedly turned down for job opportunities. Landau eventually found work as a caricaturist for the New York Daily News, and with the money he earned, he was able to attend the prestigious Pratt Institute, a leading art and design college in the United States.
Theater Debut and Career
Landau made his theatrical debut in 1951 in the play "Detective Story," where he landed the lead role. He also achieved success on Broadway in 1957 with the production of "Middle of the Night." During this time, Landau was determined not to become a commercial actor who took on mediocre roles for high pay. In 1959, he made his film debut in Alfred Hitchcock's "North by Northwest," playing the role of Leonard, a homosexual character. Landau continued to work in films and TV series throughout the 1960s and 1970s, gaining recognition for his role in the TV series "Mission: Impossible," which earned him a Golden Globe award in 1969. In the 1990s, Landau experienced a career resurgence, winning an Academy Award for his role in Tim Burton's "Ed Wood" in 1994.
Personal Life
Throughout his career, Landau was often linked to various romantic relationships, including Nina Foch, Peggy Stewart, and Eva Marie Saint. However, it is confirmed that he had a brief relationship with Marilyn Monroe during their time at the acting studio in Manhattan. Landau married actress Barbara Bain in 1957, and they appeared together in several films and TV shows, most notably in "Mission: Impossible." They had two daughters, Susan and Juliet. Both followed in their parents' footsteps, with Juliet becoming an actress known for her role in the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and Susan working as a producer.
Death
Martin Landau passed away on July 15, 2017, at the age of 89. The cause of death was determined to be hypovolemic shock resulting from internal bleeding and heart disease. Landau spent his final days at the University of California Medical Center.
