William H. Strauss
American actor
William H. Strauss (June 13, 1885 – August 5, 1943) was an American film actor active in the 1920s and 1930s. A character actor he appeared in a variety of supporting roles.
By 1928, Strauss had acted on stage and screen for more than 30 years.
Selected filmography
References
Bibliography
Langman, Larry. American Film Cycles: The Silent Era. Greenwood Publishing, 1998.
Munden, Kenneth White. The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 1. University of California Press, 1997.
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