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Robert Strauss (November 8, 1913 – February 20, 1975) was an American actor. He became most familiar in Hollywood films of the 1950s such as Stalag 17 (1953), for which he was nominated for an Academy Award in the category of Best Supporting Actor.
Robert Schwarz Strauss (October 19, 1918 – March 19, 2014) was an influential figure in American politics, diplomacy, and law whose service dated back to future President Lyndon Johnson's first congressional campaign in 1937.
Robert Strauss (1913-1975) was a burly American character actor who appeared in many films and TV shows, such as Stalag 17, The Seven Year Itch, and The Man with the Golden Arm. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role as Animal in Stalag 17, a role he originated on Broadway.
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
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.
- November 8, 1913
- February 20, 1975
Stalag 17: Directed by Billy Wilder. With William Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger, Robert Strauss. After two Americans are killed while escaping from a German P.O.W. camp in World War II, the barracks black marketeer, J.J. Sefton, is suspected of being an informer.
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- Comedy, Drama, War
- Billy Wilder
- 1953-07
Feb 22, 1975 · Robert Strauss, character actor and comedian of stage. screen and television, died Thursday in New York University Hospital. He was 61 year old and lived here. View Full Article in Timesmachine...
Robert Strauss was a beefy, bulldog-visaged actor who starred in Stalag 17 and other comedies. He was nominated for an Oscar for his Broadway role and worked with many stars at Paramount.
