Lewis Martin

Actor. Born 31 October 1894 in San Francisco, California, USA. Died 21 February 1969.

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Born

31 October 1894, San Francisco, California, USA

Died

21 February 1969

Biography

Lewis Martin (1894–1969) was an American actor. He made his Broadway debut in 1925 in Lucky Sam McCarver and appeared in over sixteen plays through 1950. His screen career began in 1950 with television and film supporting roles.

Martin frequently played authority figures such as judges, police officers, military men and clergy. His film credits include McCardle in Ace in the Hole (1951), Pastor Dr. Matthew Collins in The War of the Worlds (1953), Sir Finsdale in The Court Jester (1955) and Father Raymonde in Diary of a Madman (1963). He also appeared in series including Perry Mason and Tarzan, with his final roles in 1967. He was married to actress Helen Brooks from 1931.

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Filmography

Beyond what we have reviewed, Lewis Martin is known for The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956), The War of the Worlds (1953), I Love Lucy (1951), The Court Jester (1955), Angel Face (1953), Perry Mason (1957), Witness to Murder (1954) and Diary of a Madman (1963).

Ace in the Hole

1951 · as McCardle