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Harlan J. Strauss

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Harlan J. Strauss is a full-time professional actor working in film and TV, based out of New York City and Washington, DC. He has trained at the Stella Adler Studio, studying with Ron Burrus, Sam Schacht, and Bill Hopkins, among others. Also, he has worked often with independent film Director Bill Hopkins on various studio projects... See full bio »

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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2012/I Creep (short) (completed)
Art Critic William LeBlanc
 
2012 Find Yours (short) (completed)
Detective Agency Owner William DeFoe
 
2013 House of Cards (TV series)
Chairman
– Chapter 4 (2013) … Chairman (as Harlan Strauss)
 
2013 Mysteries at the Museum (TV series)
Saloon owner & Suicide Table Victim
– St. Francis Dam, Philly the Dog, Suicide Table (2013) … Saloon owner & Suicide Table Victim
 
2012 Never Ending
Chief of Police
 
2009-2012 Empire (TV series)
Irving Reed, Esq. / Irving Reed - Esq.
– Devil Wouldn't Recognize You (2012) … Irving Reed, Esq.
– Future Lovers (2012) … Irving Reed, Esq.
– Don't Tell Me (2012) … Irving Reed, Esq.
– I Don't Give a (2012) … Irving Reed, Esq.
– Live to Tell (2012) … Irving Reed, Esq.
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2012 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Republican Senior Official (Skit) / Senior Republican Official in Tampon Skit
– Joseph Gordon-Levitt/Mumford & Sons (2012) … Senior Republican Official in Tampon Skit
– Seth MacFarlane/Frank Ocean (2012) … Republican Senior Official (Skit)
 
2012 The Mayor of Mott Street
Clepto-Mailman Ken Terrieno
 
2012 Arbitrage
Grand Jury Foreman (uncredited)
 
2011 My Tears Away (short)
Jack's Crazed Father
 
2010-2011 Sherry's Kitchen (TV mini-series)
Director Bradley
– Another Day (2011) … Director Bradley
– Business Plan (2011) … Director Bradley
– The Test (2011) … Director Bradley
– They Know! (2011) … Director Bradley
– Death (2010) … Director Bradley
 
2011 Who Is Super Sly? (short)
Congressman Johnson
 
2011 High Score Massacre (video short)
Fatty Arbuckle
 
2011 The Conductor (short)
The Conductor
 
2011 Mike n' Ryan Show: Doomsday (short)
President of the United States Nicholas Zedd
 
2011 Another Thief (short)
University Professor Matthew Charles
 
2011 Bout (short)
Boxing Corner Man
 
2010 Happy Birthday, Mr. Hoffman! (short)
Philip Seymour Hoffman
 
2010/I No Exit (short)
The Valet
 
2010 Opening Night of the Living Dead (short)
The President Of The United States
 
2010 Things (short)
The Doctor
 
2009 I, Creator (video)
Lieutenant-General Steve Dalby
 
2009 The Invisible Life of Thomas Lynch
Businessman/Executive
 
2009 Final Position (short)
ChessMaster Charlie Hill
 
2009 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Dancing with Stars Sketch: Klutzy Dancer
– Episode #1.7 (2009) … Dancing with Stars Sketch: Klutzy Dancer
 
2009/IV Light (short)
DeliMan Eddie
 
2008 The Middle Show (TV series)
Host's Side-kick
 
2008 Rescue Me (short)
Stand-In
 
2008 Wainy Days (TV series)
Barman / Bartender
– Molly (2008) … Bartender/Barman (uncredited)
 
2008 Community Service (short)
Roy-Retired Marine & Fireman
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2013/I Snow (associate executive producer) (post-production)
 

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2012 Mayor of Mott St / 2 min/ Concluding Monologue Clips -- Harlan J Strauss stars as the clepto-mailman Ken Tienero in THE MAYOR OF MOTT STREET (2012). A frustrated concert/jazz clarinet player, this sad-sack character became a mailman, a job he enjoyed. His family feel apart. And all he had were the up-beat stories contained in letters that he stole. A young neighbor whom he stole mail from finds solace in this sad-sack character. The Invisible Life of Thomas Lynch -- A dark comedy following the life of an American hit man, and the callous media who follow him to get a good shot for their movie, regardless of the death around them. 2012 The Dysfunctional Party Monologue / 4.2 min / EMPIRE -- Harlan J Strauss plays wealthy and corrupt Irving Reed. Esq. in soap opera EMPIRE, season IV. Clips from monologue (4.2 minutes) where Irving blasts and threatens all friends, family, and clients at his house immediately before his unexplained murder.
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Commercial/Short Film: "The Conductor." As The Conductor. Made for the National Museum of Hip-Hop, January 2011. Kipany Films (NYC). Ruben Latre, Director. Melissa Levins, Producer.

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Alternate Names:

Harlan Strauss

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Actor Michael Douglas and Harlan were classmates at the University of California, Santa Barbara. See more »