Lock Martin

Actor

Lock Martin

Born October 12, 1916 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USADied January 19, 19597 films

Joseph Lockard "Lock" Martin Jr. was an American performer afflicted with gigantism. Martin and a twin brother were born in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; his brother died in childbirth. Martin grew to over seven feet tall, though his exact height was reported inconsistently. Wikipedia

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The Day the Earth Stood Still posterFirst watchThe Day the Earth Stood Still19517.4as GortA supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.View film

Essential films

Ranked by role, acclaim and reach
The Incredible Shrinking Man poster7.5The Incredible Shrinking Man1957Anchors Aweigh poster6.8Anchors Aweigh1945Invaders from Mars poster5.9Invaders from Mars1953Lady on a Train poster6.6Lady on a Train1945

Filmography

7 films as actor
  1. 1957The Incredible Shrinking ManGiant (uncredited)
  2. 1954The Snow CreatureThe Snow Creature
  3. 1953Invaders from MarsMutant Carrying David to 'Intelligence'
  4. 1951The Day the Earth Stood StillGort
  5. 1945Anchors AweighGiant (uncredited)
  6. 1945Lady on a Train
  7. 1944Lost in a HaremBobo