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Victor Lundin

1930 – 2013

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Lived 1930 – 2013 (aged 83). Victor Lundin was an American actor, screenwriter, film producer, singer-songwriter, composer and television actor.

Victor Lundin (December 8, 1929 – July 2, 2013) was an American character actor who is best remembered as appearing in the 1964 science fiction film Robinson Crusoe on Mars as the character Friday and for having later portrayed the first Klingon seen on screen in the Star Trek television franchise. He also appeared in films directed by Robert Wise and George Stevens, as well as in other television series such as Batman and The Time Tunnel.

Early life Lundin was born in Chicago, Illinois, on Dec 8, 1929. He began to play semi-pro baseball as a pitcher for the Skokie Indians, but an injury to his throwing arm in his second game ended his career. where he graduated with a B.A. in Communications Arts and Literature. He was a regular at science fiction conventions, and continued to sing professionally, including making an appearance on a cruise in the early 2000s. 1960 Ma Barker's Killer Brood Machine Gun Kelly as Vic Lundin 1976 Super Seal Man on pier also credited as writer and producer, Uncredited 1966 Get Smart Raymond "The Greatest Spy on Earth" 1966 Batman Octopus "Fine Finny Fiends", "Batman Makes the Scenes" 1966 Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Hansjurg "The Menfish" 1967 Star Trek Lieutenant "Errand of Mercy" 1967 The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Vinay "The Fiery Angel Affair" 1968 Mannix Al "You Can Get Killed Out There" 1968 Batman Chief Standing Pat "The Great Escape", "The Great Train Robbery" 1968 Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea Alien "The Lobster Man" 1997 Babylon 5 Psi Corps Official "Epiphanies" 2002 Fatal Kiss Abraham Van Helsing

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Loyola Marymount University, Roosevelt University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Victor Lundin?

actor (1930-2013)

When was Victor Lundin born?

Victor Lundin was born on 15 June 1930 in Chicago.

When did Victor Lundin die?

Victor Lundin died on 29 June 2013 in Los Angeles.

What was Victor Lundin's occupation?

Victor Lundin was an actor, screenwriter, film producer, singer-songwriter, composer and television actor.

What nationality was Victor Lundin?

Victor Lundin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Victor Lundin

· Wikidata: Q4068861

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