Remembering Martin Landau on the 8th Anniversary of his death

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on July 15, 2025

Remembering Martin Landau, 8 Years Later

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It has been exactly 8 long years since Martin Landau died in Los Angeles on July 15, 2017 at the age of 89. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Today, fans of Martin Landau (Ed Wood, Mission: Impossible, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Landau, a cultural icon

Born in New York on June 20, 1928, Martin Landau's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Landau was not just a great actor, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

In 1966 he touched the hearts of millions as Rollin Hand in ‘Mission: Impossible’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 8 years since the tragic loss of Martin Landau and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Martin Landau is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Martin Landau.