Gary Lockwood
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 21, 1937 in Van Nuys, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1954–2024 (71 Years)
- Total Credits
- 86 credits in database
Biography
Gary Lockwood is an American actor born on February 21, 1937, in Van Nuys, California, USA. He is known for his acting career, which spans multiple credits. Lockwood is the father of actress Samantha Lockwood and currently resides in Los Angeles. He is best known for his iconic role as an astronaut in the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey, where he portrayed Dr. Frank Poole. Lockwood has appeared in numerous projects throughout his career, with a total of 75 known credits. He is a male actor with a content score of 100, indicating a high level of recognition and popularity in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
Gary Lockwood is an American actor. He has been active in the entertainment industry for a significant period of time, with a large number of known credits. Lockwood's career in acting spans multiple projects, with a notable body of work.
Lockwood is perhaps best known for his role as the astronaut Dr. Frank Poole in a 1968 film. This iconic portrayal is a notable aspect of his acting career. The film in which he appeared is a well-known science fiction movie from the 1960s.
Lockwood has been active in the entertainment industry for nearly nine decades, with a career that has spanned multiple decades. He has a significant presence in the film industry, with a large number of known credits.
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Full Filmography
86 titles- 765874: Unification (2024) as Gary Mitchell
- Unbelievable!!!!! (2020) as Gary
- Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault (2016) as Self
- Night of the Scarecrow (1995) as William
- Terror in Paradise (1993) as Major Douglas
- The Return of the Six-Million-Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman (1987) as John Praiser
- The Wild Pair (1987) as Capt. Kramer
- MacGyver (1985) as Grant
- Half Nelson (1985)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sam Mercer
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Tom Carpenter
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sheriff Deloy Hays
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Harris Talmadge
- Finder of Lost Loves (1984) as Stan Gallagher
- Cover Up (1984)
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Survival Zone (1983) as Ben
- Emergency Room (1983) as Dr. David Becker
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as DEA Agent Twill
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Sgt. Carey Dunston
- Hotel (1982)
- Matt Houston (1982) as Dr. Owen Denny
- Matt Houston (1982) as Sheriff
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Daniel C. Thacker / Eddie Blair
- The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite (1981) as Sheriff Earl Baker
- Top of the Hill (1980) as Dave Cully
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel (1979) as Harley Moon
- Vega$ (1978)
- The Ghost of Flight 401 (1978) as Jordan Evanhower
- Hunter (1977) as John DeLacey
- Kit Carson and the Mountain Men (1977) as Bret Haskell
- Bad Georgia Road (1977) as Leroy Hastings
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Claude
- The Bionic Woman (1976)
- Project: Kill (1976) as Frank Lassiter
- The Quest: The Longest Drive (1976) as Walter Lucas
- Starsky & Hutch (1975)
- Three for the Road (1975)
- The Blue Knight (1975)
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as John Hopper
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Hopper
- Manhunter (1974) as Frank Clinger
- The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One (1974) as Fred Barker
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Howard Lee
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Mitch Mitchell
- Police Story (1973)
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Charley Belasco
- Banacek (1972) as Owen Russell
- Stand Up and Be Counted (1972) as Eliot Travis
- Cannon (1971)
- Earth II (1971) as David Seville
- Night Gallery (1970) as James Figg
- The Young Rebels (1970)
- R.P.M. (1970) as Rossiter
- Love, American Style (1969) as Ernie
- Medical Center (1969) as Dr. Carl Webson
- Medical Center (1969) as Lorenz
- Model Shop (1969) as George Matthews
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Kelsey
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) as Dr. Frank Poole
- They Came to Rob Las Vegas (1968) as Tony Ferris
- Firecreek (1968) as Earl
- Star Trek (1966) as Lt. Cmdr. Gary Mitchell
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Nicholas Varsi
- 2001: A Space Odyssey - A Look Behind the Future (1966) as Self
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Ben Sillman
- The Legend of Jesse James (1965) as Clint Bethard
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Frank Connery
- The Lieutenant (1963) as Lt. William 'Bill' Rice
- It Happened at the World's Fair (1963) as Danny Burke
- Combat! (1962) as Sgt. Meider
- The Magic Sword (1962) as Sir George
- Bus Stop (1961) as Bo
- Follow the Sun (1961)
- Splendor in the Grass (1961) as Allen 'Toots' Tuttle
- Wild in the Country (1961) as Cliff Macy
- Tall Story (1960) as Russian basketball player
- Tall Story (1960) as Russian Basketball Player (uncredited)
- Warlock (1959) as Gang Member (uncredited)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Davey Carroll
- Perry Mason (1957) as Young Policeman (uncredited)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Jim Stark
- Summer Playhouse (1954)
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What movies or TV shows is Gary Lockwood best known for?
Gary Lockwood is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sarah Beeny's Selling Houses (2012), Terror in Paradise (1993), MacGyver (1985), Murder, She Wrote (1984).
When and where was Gary Lockwood born?
Gary Lockwood was born on February 21, 1937 in Van Nuys, California, USA.
How many credits does Gary Lockwood have?
Gary Lockwood has accumulated over 86 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2024.
What is Gary Lockwood's background in cinema and television?
Gary Lockwood is an American actor born on February 21, 1937, in Van Nuys, California, USA. He is known for his acting career, which spans multiple credits. Lockwood is the father of actress Samantha Lockwood and currently resides in Los Angeles. He is best known for his iconic role as an astronaut in the 1968 film 200...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Banacek (1972) as Owen Russell — aged about 35
- Hunter (1977) as John DeLacey — aged about 40
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) as Dr. Frank Poole — aged about 31
- Star Trek (1966) as Lt. Cmdr. Gary Mitchell — aged about 29
- Follow the Sun (1961) — aged about 24
- Night Gallery (1970) as James Figg — aged about 33
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