Martin Landau (born June 20, 1928) is an American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the television series Mission: Impossible (1966–1969) and Space: 1999. In 1995, he won an Academy Award for his portrayal of horror movie icon Bela Lugosi in Ed Wood.
In "The Tan Aquatic with Steve Zissou", Landau’s distinct speech pattern is parodied after Stewie Griffin is disgusted with Lois’ saliva being used to wipe off his fake mustache.
In "Peter's Got Woods", he is among the celebrities Peter mistakes for Martin Luther King, Jr. upon Brian's proposal to change the name of James Woods Regional High School.