From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert Strauss (actor)
Robert Strauss (actor)
Robert Strauss in the movie version of Li’l Abner in 1959--108.202.125.32
(talk) 21:03, 9 November 2011 (UTC), a number of low-
budget films for producers like Albert Zugsmith, and be-
came familiar to television viewers for his appearances in
The Beverly Hillbillies, Bonanza, The Monkees and a recurring
role on Bewitched. He also appeared on The Alfred Hitchcock
Hour. His final film consisted of a solo tour de force perfor-
mance in the experimental feature The Noah.
Strauss was a familiar voice in not a few radio dramas
from the 1930’s to the 1950’s. His recurring roles included
"Pa Wiggs" in the soap opera Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage
Patch (1936-1938) and "Lively," a miner, in the 15-minute
serial Our Gal Sunday that was broadcast on CBS from 1937
to 1959.
Death
Strauss was incapacitated during the final years of his life
from the effects of a paralyzing stroke. He died from an
Born November 8, 1913(1913-11-08)
New York City, New York, U.S. additional stroke on February 20, 1975.
Died February 20, 1975(1975-02-20) (aged 61)
New York City, New York, U.S. Partial filmography
Occupation Actor • Sailor Beware (1952)
• Jumping Jacks (1952)
Years active 1930–75
• Stalag 17 (1953)
Spouse Virginia Deeb (1951–60) (divorced) • Here Come the Girls (1953)
Audrey Bratty (1961–75) (his death) • Act of Love (1953)
• Money from Home (1953)
Robert Strauss (November 8, 1913 – February 20, 1975) • The Atomic Kid (1954)
was a gravel-voiced American actor. • The Bridges at Toko-Ri (1954)
• The Seven Year Itch (1955)
Career • The Man with the Golden Arm (1955)
• Attack! (1956)
Strauss began his career as a classical actor, appearing
• I Mobster (1958)
in The Tempest and Macbeth on Broadway in 1930. He was
• 4D Man (1959)
known best as Stalag 17’s Stanislas "Animal" Kasava, a role
• Li’l Abner! (1959)
he created in the original 1951 Broadway production and
• Wake Me When It’s Over (1960)
reprised in the 1953 film adaptation, for which he was
• The Last Time I Saw Archie (1961)
nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting
• Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962)
Actor. He was also in the 1955 comedy film The Seven Year
• The Thrill of It All (1963)
Itch and in the 1956 war film Attack! with Jack Palance,
• The Wheeler Dealers (1963)
Eddie Albert and Lee Marvin. He also had an important
• Harlow (1965)
supporting role in the acclaimed 1955 movie The Man with
• The Family Jewels (1965)
the Golden Arm, starring Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, and
• That Funny Feeling (1965)
Eleanor Parker.
• Frankie and Johnny (1966)
Additional Broadway credits include Detective Story,
• The Noah (1975)
Twentieth century, and Portofino. Following his appearance
in the latter, a short-lived 1958 disaster, Strauss went on
to character roles in The Bridges at Toko-Ri, Romeo Scragg
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert Strauss (actor)
External links Alternative names
Short description
• Robert Strauss at the Internet Movie Database
• Robert Strauss at the Internet Broadway Database Date of birth November 8, 1913
• AllMovie.com listing Place of birth New York City, New York, U.S.
• Robert Strauss at Find a Grave Date of death February 20, 1975
Persondata
Place of death New York City, New York, U.S.
Name Strauss, Robert
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