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

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. His work on television included appearances on ''

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'', and '' Perry Mason''. Strang was a machine-gun instructor for recruits in the United States Marines.

Partial filmography

* '' The Greene Murder Case'' (1929) - Cop in House (uncredited) * '' Illusion'' (1929) - Military Man in Rifle Act (uncredited) * ''

Around the Corner ''Around the Corner'' is a 1930 American comedy-drama film directed by Bert Glennon and starring George Sidney, Charles Murray and Joan Peers.Fetrow p.25 It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Cast * George Sidney as Kaplan * ...

'' (1930) * '' The Last Parade'' (1931) * '' 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 y ...

'' (1932) * ''

King Kong King Kong is a fictional giant monster resembling a gorilla, who has appeared in various media since 1933. He has been dubbed The Eighth Wonder of the World, a phrase commonly used within the franchise. His first appearance was in the novelizat ...

'' (1933) - Policeman at Headquarters (uncredited) * '' The Ghost Walks'' (1934) * '' Hearts in Bondage'' (1936) * ''

Ranger Courage ''Ranger Courage'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, the film stars Robert Allen, Martha Tibbetts, and Walter Miller. Cast list * Robert Allen as himself * Martha Tibbetts as Alice * Walter Miller as Bull * ...

'' (1936) * ''

The Unknown Ranger ''The Unknown Ranger'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and starring Bob Allen, Martha Tibbetts, and Walter Miller. It was released on October 30, 1936. Cast list * Bob Allen as himself * Martha Tibbetts as ...

'' (1936) * ''

Yellow Cargo ''Yellow Cargo'' is a 1936 American Poverty Row crime film written and directed by Crane Wilbur for Grand National Pictures. The film was rereleased in 1947 as ''Sinful Cargo''. Starring Conrad Nagel as Alan O'Connor and producer George A. Hirl ...

'' (1936) * '' Zorro Rides Again'' (1937) * ''

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) * '' Midnight Taxi'' (1937) * '' Phantom Ranger'' (1938) * ''

The Purple Vigilantes ''The Purple Vigilantes'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by George Sherman and starring Robert Livingston, Ray Corrigan, and Max Terhune. Written by Betty Burbridge and Oliver Drake, the film is about a rancher who organizes other ...

'' (1938) * '' Squadron of Honor'' (1938) * ''

Two Gun Justice ''Two Gun Justice'' is a 1938 American 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 Nancy Brown *Jo ...

'' (1938) * '' Convict's Code'' (1939) * '' Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation'' (1939) * '' The Fatal Hour'' (1940) * '' Kit Carson'' (1940) * '' Pier 13'' (1940) * ''

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 als ...

'' (1941) * '' Who Done It?'' (1942) * '' Manhunt of Mystery Island'' (1945) * ''

The Devil's Mask ''The Devil's Mask'' is a 1946 American crime film directed by Henry Levin and starring Anita Louise, Jim Bannon and Michael Duane. The film was the second of three B pictures based on the popular radio series '' I Love a Mystery''. As well a ...

'' (1946) * ''

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 ...

'' (1947) * '' Michael O'Halloran'' (1948) * ''

Twilight in the Sierras '' Twilight in the Sierras '' is a 1950 American Trucolor Western film directed by William Witney and starring Roy Rogers and his horse Trigger (billed in the film's opening credits as the "Smartest Horse in the Movies"), along with Dale Evans, ...

'' (1950) * ''

Calling Homicide ''Calling Homicide'' is a 1956 American police drama film directed by Edward Bernds and starring Bill Elliott, Don Haggerty and Kathleen Case. The picture was the third of five films in the Lt. Andy Doyle series, all starring Elliott. Plot When ...

'' (1956) * '' Looking for Danger'' (1957) * '' North by Northwest'' (1959) - Assistant Conductor (uncredited) * '' One Foot in Hell'' (1960) - Townsman (uncredited) * '' Lawman'' (1962 in the episode titled "The Bride") - Ed Lecky

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