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Robert Strauss (I) (1913–1975)
Burly American character actor with a deep gravelly voice who was equally adept at comedy and drama. The son of a theatrical costume designer, Strauss worked as a salesman and also as a singing waiter and busboy before finding success in the stage version of "Detective Story" on Broadway. He appeared with José Ferrer in the Broadway revival of "...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 61) in New York City, New York, USA |
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Actor (108 credits)
Actor (108 credits)
1966-1967
The Jackie Gleason Show
(TV Series)
Harry - Big Sam's Henchman / Sydney - Bookie
Harry - Big Sam's Henchman / Sydney - Bookie
- The Honeymooners: Two Faces of Ralph Kramden
(1967)
... Harry - Big Sam's Henchman
- The Honeymooners: Run, Santa, Run
(1966)
... Sydney - Bookie
1966
Bewitched
(TV Series)
Charlie Leach
Charlie Leach
- The Catnapper
(1966)
... Charlie Leach
- Follow That Witch: Part 2
(1966)
... Charlie Leach
- Follow That Witch: Part 1
(1966)
... Charlie Leach
1965-1966
Mona McCluskey
(TV Series)
Sgt. Stan Gruzewsky
Sgt. Stan Gruzewsky
- Mike's Birthday Present
(1966)
... Sgt. Stan Gruzewsky
- Will He or Won't He?
(1966)
... Sgt. Stan Gruzewsky
- Snow Valley Snow Job
(1966)
... Sgt. Stan Gruzewsky
- How to Turn Off a Laser Beam
(1966)
... Sgt. Stan Gruzewsky
- Operation: Chicken Soup
(1966)
... Sgt. Stan Gruzewsky
1966
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
(TV Series)
Simon Baldanado
Simon Baldanado
- The Dippy Blonde Affair
(1966)
... Simon Baldanado
1959-1965
Perry Mason
(TV Series)
Pete Kamboly / Danny Barker
Pete Kamboly / Danny Barker
- The Case of the Thermal Thief
(1965)
... Pete Kamboly
- The Case of the Dangerous Dowager
(1959)
... Danny Barker
1964
The Munsters
(TV Series)
The Night Club Manager
The Night Club Manager
- Grandpa Leaves Home
(1964)
... The Night Club Manager
1963-1964
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(TV Series)
Brother Thomas / Erwin
Brother Thomas / Erwin
- Parties to the Crime
(1964)
... Brother Thomas
- Four Kings
(1963)
... Erwin
1964
The Dick Van Dyke Show
(TV Series)
Boxer Morrison
Boxer Morrison
- The Alan Brady Show Goes to Jail
(1964)
... Boxer Morrison
1959-1963
Wagon Train
(TV Series)
Floyd Sharp / Count Roberto del Falcone
Floyd Sharp / Count Roberto del Falcone
- The Cassie Vance Story
(1963)
... Floyd Sharp
- The Elizabeth McQueeny Story
(1959)
... Count Roberto del Falcone
1963
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Burglar / Silent Spot / Policeman / ...
Burglar / Silent Spot / Policeman / ...
- Come to Me, My Melon-Headed Baby
(1963)
... Burglar / Silent Spot
- My Friend the Enemy
(1963)
... Policeman
- Witness for the Persecution or Half a Lawyer Is Better Than None
(1963)
... Desk Sergeant
1961
The DuPont Show of the Week
(TV Series)
Cab Driver
Cab Driver
- Happy with the Blues
(1961)
... Cab Driver
1960-1961
The Aquanauts
(TV Series)
Goodtime Charlie / Ben Penfield
Goodtime Charlie / Ben Penfield
- The Guilty Adventure
(1961)
... Goodtime Charlie
- Underwater Demolition
(1960)
... Ben Penfield
1960-1961
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Grover Healy / Hank Wahr
Grover Healy / Hank Wahr
- Open House
(1961)
... Grover Healy
- Hot Footage
(1960)
... Hank Wahr
1960
Guestward Ho!
(TV Series)
Construction Foreman
Construction Foreman
- You Can't Go Home Again
(1960)
... Construction Foreman
1960
The Lawless Years
(TV Series)
Nicholas Prantera
Nicholas Prantera
- The Prantera Story
(1960)
... Nicholas Prantera
1959
Bold Venture
(TV Series)
Whit Bonamo / Whit Bonomo
Whit Bonamo / Whit Bonomo
- Look Back, Inge Anger
(1959)
... Whit Bonamo
- Look Back, Inge Anger
(1959)
... Whit Bonomo
1958
The Bob Hope Show
(TV Series)
Guest
Guest
- Joan Crawford, Fernandel, Robert Strauss
(1958)
... Guest
1956
The Phil Silvers Show
(TV Series)
Big Ed McMillan
Big Ed McMillan
- Bilko Goes to College
(1956)
... Big Ed McMillan
1956
The Alcoa Hour
(TV Series)
Lieutenant Marchesse
Lieutenant Marchesse
- No License to Kill (II)
(1956)
... Lieutenant Marchesse
1955
Damon Runyon Theater
(TV Series)
Larsen / Lucky Farrar
Larsen / Lucky Farrar
- A Star Lights Up
(1955)
... Larsen
- Pick the Winner
(1955)
... Lucky Farrar
1955
The Milton Berle Show
(TV Series)
Cement Jackson
Cement Jackson
- State of Confusion
(1955)
... Cement Jackson
1955
Medic
(TV Series)
Dr. Terrence Canfield
Dr. Terrence Canfield
- General Practitioner
(1955)
... Dr. Terrence Canfield
1954
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Sgt. Kruger / Rollo Spanier
Sgt. Kruger / Rollo Spanier
- Charlie C Company
(1954)
... Sgt. Kruger
- For the Love of Kitty
(1954)
... Rollo Spanier
1952-1954
The Colgate Comedy Hour
(TV Series)
Eddie / Angry father
Eddie / Angry father
- Let's Face It
(1954)
... Eddie
- Episode #3.11
(1952)
... Angry father
1954
The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse
(TV Series)
Private Pushkin
Private Pushkin
- Too Gloomy for Private Puskin
(1954)
... Private Pushkin
1954
Cavalcade of America
(TV Series)
Baron Henry William Von Stiegel
Baron Henry William Von Stiegel
- Man of Glass: The Story of a Glassmaker
(1954)
... Baron Henry William Von Stiegel
1953
Omnibus
(TV Series)
Leo (segment "Mom and Leo")
Leo (segment "Mom and Leo")
- Mom and Leo
(1953)
... Leo (segment "Mom and Leo")
1953
Chevron Theatre
(TV Series)
- Guitar in Guatemala
(1953)
- Too Gloomy for Private Pushkin
(1953)
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Stage Play: Stalag 17. Comedy/melodrama. Written by Donald Bevan and Edmund Trzcinski. Scenic Design by John Robert Lloyd. Lighting Design by John Robert Lloyd. Costume Design by Noel Taylor. General Manager: Milton Baron. Company Manager: J.R. Williams. Production Stage Manager: Buford Armitage. Stage Manager: Earl J. Brisgal. Assistant ... See more »Height:
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