Ross Martin

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Actor
Born:
1920
Death:
1981
Biography: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... Full Biography
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