With a career that spanned more than half a century, the death of Oscar-winning actor Martin Landau brought out his famous fans in droves on Twitter to pay their respects and offer their sympathies.
Here is just a sprinkling of the thousands who poured out their admiration of the character actor who played everything from Bela Lugosi to a moon base commander.
I grew up watching and admiring MARTIN LANDAU.
On my way to London to shoot MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, oddly enough.— AlecBaldwin(HABF) (@AlecBaldwin) July 17, 2017
The ladies always loved Martin Landau. And with good reason. A full life. pic.twitter.com/vaM3rUO2hZ
— Dana Delany (@DanaDelany) July 17, 2017
When I first lived in LA I'd to walk to an IHOP near my place.
Martin Landau was always eating breakfast at 9am. A talented soul. #rip— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) July 17, 2017
So sad to read about the passing of Martin Landau. A great talent with a kind heart; always so warm to me. I will miss you. RIP.
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) July 17, 2017
RIP Martin Landau. "Crimes & Misdemeanors" 1 of my all time fav performances. Such versatility in his vast work. A simply wonderful actor.
— Ralph Macchio (@ralphmacchio) July 17, 2017
Great actor, Martin Landau leaves us at age 89. So glad the part of Lugosi came to him. He crushed it. RIP.
— Brent Spiner (@BrentSpiner) July 17, 2017
RIP Martin Landau. From Mission Impossible,Space 1999. So many films. An actors actor pic.twitter.com/PCHNmGYu4E
— TitusWelliver (@welliver_titus) July 17, 2017
Had the honor of working w/ Martin Landau on Entourage years ago. Hes the definition of what a great actor is. Hes Given masterpieces 2 us.
— Jerry Ferrara (@jerryferrara) July 17, 2017
I encourage everyone if you have the time to watch a Martin Landau movie. Pick just about any of them and enjoy his performance. Supreme.
— Jerry Ferrara (@jerryferrara) July 17, 2017
The great Martin Landau has died. Long time member of the actor's studio and brilliant craftsman in our tradition. I will miss his work.
— David Harbour (@DavidKHarbour) July 17, 2017
Condolences to the family of Martin Landau.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) July 17, 2017
Aw no. We lost two legends in one day. RIP George Romero and Martin Landau. Masters of their craft.
— Jason O'Mara (@jason_omara) July 17, 2017
Martin Landau was the first person to make disguises cool. every Mission Impossible where he had to wear a fake nose was a gift.
— GregGutfeld (@greggutfeld) July 17, 2017
Rest In Peace the legendary #MartinLandau what a great artist we lost today.
— Pej Vahdat (@pejvahdat) July 17, 2017
#RIP Martin Landau aka "The Great Raymondo" in a wonderful Simpsons Ep written by @MCWarburton pic.twitter.com/MvXFObQoCq
— Michael Price (@mikepriceinla) July 17, 2017