Lock Martin

Born: October 12, 1916
Died: January 19, 1959 (42 years old)
Place of birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

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

★ 7.4
The Day the Earth Stood Still
1951
★ 7.5
The Incredible Shrinking Man
1957
★ 5.9
Invaders from Mars
1953
★ 6.8
Anchors Aweigh
1945
★ 6.6
Lady on a Train
1945

Filmography

1957
The Incredible Shrinking ManFilm · Giant (uncredited)★ 7.5
1954
The Snow CreatureFilm · The Snow Creature★ 3.0
1953
The Danny Thomas ShowSeries · Second Houseguest★ 6.2
1953
Invaders from MarsFilm · Mutant Carrying David to 'Intelligence'★ 5.9
1951
The Day the Earth Stood StillFilm · Gort★ 7.4
1945
Anchors AweighFilm · Giant (uncredited)★ 6.8
1945
Lady on a TrainFilm★ 6.6
1944
Lost in a HaremFilm · Bobo