Robert Strauss: Robert Strauss. Actor: Stalag 17. 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 "Twentieth Century." Also on Broadway, he...
Known For: Stalag 17 (Sgt. Stanislaus 'Animal' Kuzawa), The Seven Year Itch (Mr. Kruhulik), The Man with the Golden Arm (Schwiefka), Sailor Beware (CPO Lardoski)