Lewis Martin (actor)
Lewis Martin was an American actor.
Biography
Lewis Martin was born in Berkeley, California. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Martin.
He made his first Broadway appearance during 1925 in the play Lucky Sam McCarver. His career on Broadway was long and successful, he appeared in over 16 plays between 1925 and 1950. His film and television career started in 1950 with a supporting role in the Kraft Television Theatre. His first film was The Blazing Sun. He played supporting roles in films like The War of the Worlds, The Court Jester and Diary of a Madman. Martin often played respectable figures like police officers, military men, judges or priests.
Martin also appeared in numerous television series of the 1950s and 1960s, including Judge Libbott in four episodes of Perry Mason and Professor Henderson in three episodes of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show. His last role was Commissioner West in two episodes of Tarzan in 1967.
He married actress Helen Brooks on July 12, 1931, in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Filmography
The Blazing Sun - Engineer Experiment Alcatraz - Asst. District Attorney Walton Counterspy Meets Scotland Yard - Hugo BorneOperation Pacific - Squad CommanderThree Guys Named Mike - C.R. SmithAce in the Hole - McCardleCattle Drive - Winston Criminal Lawyer - Judge A.T. Selders Drums in the Deep South - Gen. JohnstonThe Whip Hand - PetersonThe Blue Veil - Archbishop The Wild North - SergeantRed Planet Mars - Dr. Mitchell - Astronomer Sudden Fear - Bill, the Play Director Angel Face - Police Sergeant The War of the Worlds - Pastor Dr. Matthew CollinsPony Express - Sgt. RussellHoudini - Editor Fort Algiers - Colonel LasalleVice Squad - Police Lt. Ed ChisolmNo Escape - Police Lt. Bruce GunningArrowhead - Col. WeybrightThe Caddy - Mr. TaylorKnock on Wood - Inspector CranfordWitness to Murder - PsychiatristPrisoner of War - General Men of the Fighting Lady - Comdr. Michael CoughlinCry Vengeance - Nick BudaLas Vegas Shakedown - Frank CollinsThe Seven Little Foys - Episcopal Minister Night Freight - CraneThe Court Jester - Sir FinsdaleThe Man Who Knew Too Much - Detective Star in the Dust - Pastor HarrisThese Wilder Years - Dr. MillerThe Quiet Gun - Steven HardySlander - Charles Orrin SterlingThe Last Stagecoach West - Ben HardyRockabilly Baby - Mayor Howard HoffmanCrash Landing - Maurice StanleyBadman's Country - A Summer Place - Doctor The Runaway - Captain Dawn - U.S. CustomsDiary of a Madman - Father Raymonde