Memorial Celebration for Academy Award Winner Martin Landau Will Be Held in Beverly Hills

Friends, family, and colleagues will gather on Sunday, October 1 at 7pm at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills to celebrate the life and legacy of Academy Award- winning actor Martin Landau. The much loved and respected entertainment giant died on July 15 in Los Angeles. He was 89.

Hosted by Ben Mankiewicz, featured speakers will include Gina Gershon, Diane Ladd, Peter Lupus, and more. The evening will include a preview of Landau's final film, The Last Poker Game, in which he stars with Paul Sorvino and Maria Dizzia. Also, excerpts will be shared from the work-in-progress documentary An Actor's Actor: The Art and Life of Martin Landau.

For seating availability, go to reception@talentworksla.com. The Writers Guild Theater is located at 135 S. Doheny Drive in Beverly Hills, 90211. Validated parking will be provided.

Donations in Landau's memory may be made to The Actors Studio West, 8341 De Longpre Avenue, West Hollywood, 90069.