Gary Lockwood

February 21, 1937 (age 89) Van Nuys, California, USA
IMDb

Gary Lockwood (born February 21, 1937) is an American actor perhaps best known for his iconic 1968 role as the astronaut Dr. Frank Poole in 2001: A Space Odyssey. He is father of the actress Samantha Lockwood. Both currently live in Los Angeles.

His titles like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Splendor in the Grass, and Model Shop - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Watched: 0/28
Weighted avg: 7.65 /10
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    2001: A Space Odyssey
    1968April 1968 by Stanley Kubrick
    Starring as Dr. Frank Poole
    Starring as Dr. Frank Poole
    7.75 Excellent
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    Splendor in the Grass
    1961October 1961 by Elia Kazan
    Minor role as Allen 'Toots' Tuttle
    Minor role as Allen 'Toots' Tuttle
    6.95 Good+
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    Model Shop
    1969February 1969 by Jacques Demy
    Lead role as George Matthews
    Lead role as George Matthews
    6.01 Okay++
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    Firecreek
    1968January 1968 by Vincent McEveety
    Supporting as Earl
    Supporting as Earl
    5.86 Okay+
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    It Happened at the World's Fair
    1963April 1963 by Norman Taurog
    Starring as Danny Burke
    Starring as Danny Burke
    5.65 Okay
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    The Magic Sword
    1962April 1962 by Bert I. Gordon
    Starring as Sir George
    Starring as Sir George
    4.86 Mediocre++
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    They Came to Rob Las Vegas Spanish
    1968February 1968 by Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi
    Lead role as Tony Ferris
    Lead role as Tony Ferris
    5.83 Okay+
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    The Return of the Six-Million-Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman
    1987May 1987 by Ray Austin
    Supporting as John Praiser
    Supporting as John Praiser
    6.53 Good-
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    9
    Night of the Scarecrow
    1995August 1995 by Jeff Burr
    Supporting as William
    Supporting as William
    5.26 Okay-
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    10
    Earth II
    1971November 1971 by Tom Gries
    Lead role as David Seville
    Lead role as David Seville
    5.78 Okay+
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    Wild in the Country
    1961June 1961 by Philip Dunne
    Supporting as Cliff Macy
    Supporting as Cliff Macy
    5.93 Okay++
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    The Ghost of Flight 401
    1978February 1978 by Steven Hilliard Stern
    Starring as Jordan Evanhower
    Starring as Jordan Evanhower
    5.78 Okay+
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    Project: Kill
    1976October 1976 by William Girdler
    Starring as Frank Lassiter
    Starring as Frank Lassiter
    5.72 Okay+
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    Survival Zone
    1983September 1983 by Percival Rubens
    Lead role as Ben
    Lead role as Ben
    Needs more reviews
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    Bad Georgia Road
    1977June 1977 by John C. Broderick
    Lead role as Leroy Hastings
    Lead role as Leroy Hastings
    Needs more reviews
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    R.P.M.
    1970September 1970 by Stanley Kramer
    Starring as Rossiter
    Starring as Rossiter
    5.90 Okay++
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    Tall Story
    1960April 1960 by Joshua Logan
    Minor role as Russian basketball player
    Minor role as Russian basketball player
    5.80 Okay+
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    Terror in Paradise
    1993January 1993 by Peer J. Oppenheimer
    Lead role as Major Douglas
    Lead role as Major Douglas
    Needs more reviews
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    The Lieutenant
    1963–1964 by Gene Roddenberry
    Lead role as Lt. William 'Bill' Rice
    Lead role as Lt. William 'Bill' Rice
    Needs more reviews
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    2001: A Space Odyssey - A Look Behind the Future
    1966January 1966
    Supporting as Self
    Supporting as Self
    6.01 Okay++
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    21
    765874: Unification
    2024November 2024 by Carlos Baena
    Supporting as Gary Mitchell
    Supporting as Gary Mitchell
    Needs more reviews
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    Follow the Sun
    1961–1962 by Roy Huggins
    Lead role
    Lead role
    Needs more reviews
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    Manhunter
    1974February 1974 by Walter Grauman
    Starring as Frank Clinger
    Starring as Frank Clinger
    Needs more reviews
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    The Quest: The Longest Drive
    1976January 1976 by Bernard McEveety
    Minor role as Walter Lucas
    Minor role as Walter Lucas
    Needs more reviews
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    The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel
    1979January 1979 by Guy Green
    Supporting as Harley Moon
    Supporting as Harley Moon
    Needs more reviews
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    The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite
    1981May 1981 by Hy Averback
    Supporting as Sheriff Earl Baker
    Supporting as Sheriff Earl Baker
    Needs more reviews
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    The Wild Pair
    1987December 1987 by Beau Bridges
    Supporting as Capt. Kramer
    Supporting as Capt. Kramer
    Needs more reviews
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    Top of the Hill
    1980
    Minor role as Dave Cully
    Minor role as Dave Cully
    Needs more reviews
Co-starring with:
Keir Dullea 2 titles
Ernest Borgnine 1 title
Ken Howard 1 title
Leslie Nielsen 1 title
Anthony Quinn 1 title
Lee J. Cobb 1 title
Beau Bridges 1 title
Anne Jackson 1 title
Bubba Smith 1 title