Gary Lockwood
American actor in sci-fi films
Born
February 21st, 1937
88 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor gained prominence in the 1960s with performances in science fiction films and television series. Played notable roles in the film '2001: A Space Odyssey' and the series 'Star Trek'. Also appeared in various movies and TV shows throughout the decades.
Played Dr. David Bowman in '2001: A Space Odyssey'
Appeared as Gary Mitchell in 'Star Trek'
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