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Lock Martin

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Lock Martin

Born October 12, 1916 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Died January 19, 1959 · aged 42

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

Known For

The Day the Earth Stood StillThe Day the Earth Stood Still · 1951
The Day the Earth Stood Still
★ 7.41951
MovieScience FictionThriller
An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
The Incredible Shrinking ManThe Incredible Shrinking Man · 1957
The Incredible Shrinking Man
★ 7.51957
MovieScience FictionAdventure
A dangerous combination of radiation and insecticide causes the unfortunate Scott Carey to shrink, slowly but surely, until he is only a few inches tall. His home becomes a wilderness where he must survive everything from spiders living in the cellar to his beloved cat.
Anchors AweighAnchors Aweigh · 1945
Anchors Aweigh
★ 6.81945
MovieMusicComedy
Two sailors on shore leave head out for four days of partying – only to become involved in the affairs of an aspiring singer and her precocious nephew.
Invaders from MarsInvaders from Mars · 1953
Invaders from Mars
★ 5.91953
MovieScience FictionHorror
A boy tries to stop aliens that have taken over his town and are brainwashing its inhabitants.
Lost in a HaremLost in a Harem · 1944
Lost in a Harem
★ 5.61944
MovieComedy
Two bumbling magicians help a Middle Eastern prince regain his rightful throne from his despotic uncle.
Lady on a TrainLady on a Train · 1945
Lady on a Train
★ 6.61945
MovieComedyCrime
While watching from her train window, Nikki Collins witnesses a murder in a nearby building. When she alerts the police, they think she has read one too many mystery novels. She then enlists a popular mystery writer to help her solve the crime on her own, but her sleuthing attracts the attentions of suitors and killers.
The Snow CreatureThe Snow Creature · 1954
The Snow Creature
★ 3.01954
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A botanical expedition to the Himalayas captures a Yeti and brings it back alive to Los Angeles, where it escapes and runs amok, seeking food.
The Danny Thomas ShowThe Danny Thomas Show · 1953
The Danny Thomas Show
★ 6.21953
SeriesComedy
Danny Thomas, an entertainer, tries to balance his home life with the needs of his career, with hilarious results.

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