Harry Strang (December 13, 1892 – April 10, 1972) was an American actor.
He appeared in more than 500 films and television shows between 1929 and 1965. On Broadway, Strang appeared in ''The Girl in the Train'' (1910).
Primarily a character actor, Strang often appeared in film roles that included clerks in stores, policemen on beats, and soldiers. He also was often seen in two-reel comedies made by
RKO Radio Pictures. His work on television included appearances on ''
Maverick'', ''
One Step Beyond'', and ''
Perry Mason''.
Strang was a machine-gun instructor for recruits in the United States Marines.
Partial filmography
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The Greene Murder Case'' (1929) - Cop in House (uncredited)
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Illusion'' (1929) - Military Man in Rifle Act (uncredited)
* ''
Around the Corner'' (1930)
* ''
The Last Parade'' (1931)
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Hell Bound'' (1931)
* ''
The Widow in Scarlet'' (1932)
* ''
The Final Edition'' (1932)
* ''
Alias Mary Smith
''Alias Mary Smith'' is a 1932 American mystery crime film directed by E. Mason Hopper and starring Blanche Mehaffey, John Darrow and Raymond Hatton.Langman & Finn p.6 It was released by the independent company Mayfair Pictures.
Synopsis
A youn ...
'' (1932)
* ''
King Kong'' (1933) - Policeman at Headquarters (uncredited)
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The Ghost Walks'' (1934)
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Hearts in Bondage'' (1936)
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Ranger Courage'' (1936)
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The Unknown Ranger'' (1936)
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Yellow Cargo'' (1936)
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Zorro Rides Again'' (1937)
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Gunsmoke Trail
''Gunsmoke Trail'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Fred Myton. The film stars Jack Randall, Louise Stanley, Al St. John, Henry Roquemore, Ted Adams and John Merton. The film was released on May 27, 193 ...
'' (1938)
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Midnight Taxi'' (1937)
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Phantom Ranger'' (1938)
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The Purple Vigilantes'' (1938)
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Squadron of Honor'' (1938)
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Two Gun Justice
''Two Gun Justice'' is a 1938 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Alan James from a screenplay by Fred Myton. The film stars Tim McCoy and Betty Compson.
Cast list
*Tim McCoy as Tim Carson
*Betty Compson as Kate
*Joan Barclay as ...
'' (1938)
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Convict's Code'' (1939)
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Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
''Mr Moto Takes A Vacation'' (1939) is a Norman Foster-directed entry in the Mr. Moto film series, with Lionel Atwill and Joseph Schildkraut and George P. Huntley, Jr, as Archie Featherstone, in supporting roles.
This was the last Mr. Moto fil ...
'' (1939)
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The Fatal Hour'' (1940)
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Kit Carson'' (1940)
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Pier 13'' (1940)
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Mutiny in the Arctic
''Mutiny in the Arctic'' is a 1941 American action adventure film directed by John Rawlins and starring Richard Arlen, Andy Devine and Anne Nagel. It was part of their Aces of Action series produced and released by Universal Pictures. It was al ...
'' (1941)
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Who Done It?'' (1942)
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Manhunt of Mystery Island'' (1945)
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The Devil's Mask'' (1946)
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Philo Vance's Secret Mission
''Philo Vance's Secret Mission'' is a 1947 American mystery film directed by Reginald Le Borg and starring Alan Curtis, Sheila Ryan and Tala Birell.Backer p.35 It was part of a series of films featuring the detective Philo Vance made during the 1 ...
'' (1947)
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Michael O'Halloran'' (1948)
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Twilight in the Sierras'' (1950)
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Calling Homicide'' (1956)
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Looking for Danger'' (1957)
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North by Northwest'' (1959) - Assistant Conductor (uncredited)
* ''
One Foot in Hell'' (1960) - Townsman (uncredited)
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Lawman'' (1962 in the episode titled "The Bride") - Ed Lecky
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1892 births
1972 deaths
20th-century American male actors
American male film actors
Male actors from Virginia
People from Clifton, Virginia
RKO Pictures contract players
American male television actors
Broadway theatre people
Male Western (genre) film actors
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