Born in Grodek, Poland, the erudite actor received an M.A. in psychometrics and a law degree before he turned to performing as half of a comedy team known as Ross & West. On film, he was notable and frightening in Experiment in Terror (1962). Following an undistinguished but busy TV career in the '50s, Martin became one of television's most brilliant chararacter actors. As a regular on the charades-like game shows The Ad-Libbers (1951), Pantomime Quiz (1950-1963), and Stump the Stars (1962-63), he had the chance to show off his lightning mind and acting facility. After playing a supporting role on The Sheriff of Cochise (1956-1960), he costarred as Andamo on Mr. Lucky (1959-60). Martin finally found his niche as TV's "man of a thousand faces" -- Secret Service agent Artemus Gordon -- on the humorous cult spy spoof/western/science fiction series The Wild, Wild West (1965-1969) with Robert Conrad as James West. The show gave him an opportunity to display his acting virtuosity, as he used multiple disguises and accents in almost every episode. Sidelined by a major heart attack near the end of the series and replaced by look-alike Charles Aidman, Martin did mostly guest shots and cartoon voiceovers thereafter. His directing credits include Here's Lucy (1968-74).
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I Married Wyatt Earp
Actor |
1981 | |||
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More Wild, Wild West
Actor |
1980 | |||
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Gulliver's Travels
Voice |
1979 | |||
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The Seekers
Actor |
1979 | |||
| 1979 | ||||
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Wild and Wooly
Actor |
1978 | |||
| 1977 | ||||
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Yesterday's Child
Actor |
1977 | |||
| 1976 | ||||
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Skyway to Death
Actor, Director |
1974 | |||
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Dying Room Only
Actor |
1973 | |||
| 1973 | ||||
| 1973 | ||||
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Kansas City Bomber
Actor |
1972 | |||
| 1972 | ||||
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The Crooked Hearts
Actor |
1972 | |||
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The F.B.I.: The Wizard
Actor |
1972 | |||
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The Last of the Curlews
Actor |
1972 | |||
| 1971 | ||||
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The Sheriff
Actor |
1970 | |||
| 1966 | ||||
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The Great Race
Actor |
1965 | |||
| 1965 | ||||
| 1965 | ||||
| 1965 | ||||
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Wild, Wild West
Actor |
1965 | |||
| 1963 | ||||
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The Ceremony
Actor |
1963 | |||
| 1963 | ||||
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Experiment in Terror
Actor |
1962 | |||
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Geronimo
Actor |
1962 | |||
| 1961 | ||||
| 1960 | ||||
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One Step Beyond: Echo
TV Guest Appearance |
1959 | |||
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The Colossus of New York
Actor |
1958 | |||
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Underwater Warrior
Actor |
1958 | |||
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Conquest of Space
Actor |
1955 | |||
| 1953 |
