Person in history
Martin Landau
Martin Landau, American film and television actor (born 1928)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2017 · July 15
Their story
Who they were
Martin James Landau was an American actor. His career began in the late 1950s, with early film appearances including a supporting role in Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest (1959). His career breakthrough came with leading roles in the television series Mission: Impossible (1966–1969) and Space: 1999 (1975–1977).
Why this date
Martin Landau appears on our July 15 calendar for 2017 as a death entry.
Sources
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“Martin Landau”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/martin-landau, accessed October 27, 2026.
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Questions about Martin Landau
When did Martin Landau die?
July 15 2017.
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