Gary Lockwood was born on February 21, 1937, in Van Nuys, California, United States. Lockwood attended UCLA, where he studied acting and became interested in a career in the film industry. He began as a stuntman and a television actor before transitioning to film.

Film Career. Gary Lockwood is known for a series of successful films, including Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968), where he portrayed the character Frank Poole. This film has become an icon of science fiction cinema.

Iconic Roles. In addition to his role in "2001: A Space Odyssey," Lockwood is known for his performances in "The Gnome-Mobile" (1967) and "It Happened at the World's Fair" (1963). He also worked in television, appearing in series such as "Star Trek."

Interests. Lockwood was an avid pilot, an interest he pursued for much of his life. He was also a nature and art enthusiast.

Voice Acting Career. After his acting career, Lockwood worked as a voice actor for animated films and video games, adding another chapter to his entertainment career.

Filmography:

1959 - Warlock (Director: Edward Dmytryk)

1959 - Pork Chop Hill (Director: Lewis Milestone)

1961 - Splendor in the Grass (Director: Elia Kazan)

1961 - The Canadians (Director: Burt Kennedy)

1962 - Wild in the Country (Director: Philip Dunne)

1962 - The Magic Sword (Director: Bert I. Gordon)

1963 - Follow the Boys (Director: Richard Thorpe)

1964 - The Lieutenant (TV Series)

1964 - Roustabout (Director: John Rich)

1964 - The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (TV Series)

1964 - The Night Walker (Director: William Castle)

1964 - The Girls on the Beach (Director: William Witney)

1965 - The Outer Limits (TV Series)

1965 - Gunpoint (Director: Earl Bellamy)

1965 - 2001: A Space Odyssey (Director: Stanley Kubrick)

1966 - One Spy Too Many (TV Movie, Director: Joseph Sargent)

1966 - The Time Tunnel (TV Series)

1967 - An American Dream (Director: Robert Gist)

1968 - The Big Valley (TV Series)

1968 - Firecreek (Director: Vincent McEveety)

1969 - Model Shop (Director: Jacques Demy)

1970 - They Came to Rob Las Vegas (Director: Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi)

1971 - Earth II (TV Movie, Director: Tom Gries)

1972 - Night of the Lepus (Director: William F. Claxton)

1973 - The Legend of Hillbilly John (Director: John Newland)

1974 - Bad Georgia Road (Director: John C. Broderick)

1975 - The Spectre of Edgar Allan Poe (Director: Mohy Quandour)

1978 - Six Pack Annie (Director: Graydon F. David)

1979 - Smash-Up on Interstate 5 (TV Movie, Director: John Llewellyn Moxey)

1980 - Hangar 18 (Director: James L. Conway)

1981 - Survival Zone (Director: Percival Rubens)

1982 - The Incredible Hulk (TV Series)

1982 - The Fall Guy (TV Series)

1984 - The Wild Pair (Director: Beau Bridges)

1987 - Death Before Dishonor (Director: Terry Leonard)

1993 - Night Trap (Director: David A. Prior)

1996 - Ghosts (TV Movie, Director: Steven Robman)

1999 - Star Trek: New Worlds (Video Game, Voice)

2001 - Stranger Things (Director: Eleanor Lindo)