Martin Landau, Legendary 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Ed Wood' Actor, Remembered | THR News

Martin Landau, Legendary 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Ed Wood' Actor, Remembered | THR News

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Martin Landau, a celebrated actor known for his roles in 'Mission Impossible' and 'Ed Wood', passed away at 89. Born in Brooklyn, he began as a cartoonist before pursuing acting. He gained fame with Alfred Hitchcock's 'North by Northwest' and earned Emmy nominations for 'Mission Impossible'. Landau won an Oscar for 'Ed Wood' and was a respected acting teacher. His personal life included a marriage to Barbara Bain and friendships with James Dean and Marilyn Monroe. Landau's legacy includes numerous film and TV roles, leaving a lasting impact on Hollywood.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was Martin Landau's profession before he pursued acting?

A photographer

A musician

A cartoonist

A journalist

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Which Alfred Hitchcock film featured Martin Landau in a role that brought him fame?

Vertigo

Rear Window

North by Northwest

Psycho

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For which film did Martin Landau win an Oscar?

Crimes and Misdemeanors

Ed Wood

Tucker: The Man and His Dream

Space: 1999

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Who replaced Martin Landau in 'Mission Impossible' after he turned down a role in 'Star Trek'?

Jason O'Mara

William Shatner

Leonard Nimoy

David Harbour

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Which famous actress was Martin Landau romantically linked to in the 1950s?

Elizabeth Taylor

Audrey Hepburn

Grace Kelly

Marilyn Monroe