Peter Strauss
Biography
Peter Strauss is an American television and movie actor who was born in Croton-on-Hudson, New York on February 20, 1947. Also known as Peter Lawrence Strauss, he is recognized for his acting work in various movies and television shows. His career encompasses a total of eighty-six known acting credits within the database. He is additionally noted for his roles in several television miniseries during the 1970s and the 1980s.
Career overview
Peter Strauss is an American television and movie actor who was born on February 20, 1947, in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. Also known by the name Peter Lawrence Strauss, he is recognized for his acting work across numerous films and television series. Over the course of his career, he has built a substantial body of work in the entertainment industry, accumulating eighty-six known credits as an actor on television and in movies.
His acting career spans several decades, with particular recognition for his roles in television miniseries during the 1970s and 1980s. As a performer associated with both television and film, Strauss has established a presence in various media productions over the years. His professional background includes appearances in numerous shows and films that contribute to his extensive filmography and television credits.
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- Zoners (2026) Producer
- Brazen (2022) Producer
- Hacks (2021) as Frank Vance
- Operation Finale (2018) as Lothar Hermann
- Jugendliebe Teil 1, wem Gott schenkt ein Häschen... (2018)
- Drawing Home (2017) as Russell Robb, Sr.
- Sugar Daddies (2014) as Grant Zager
- Jack's Family Adventure (2010) as Wild Bill Cohen
- Kleine Fische (2009) as Father Tesarek (as Peter Strauß)
- Tracey Ullman's State of the Union (2008)
- Dirty Sexy Money (2007)
- License to Wed (2007) as Mr. Jones
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Daniel Schwartz
- xXx: State of the Union (2005) as President James Sandford
- Hotel (2004) as Mr. Kross
- 111 Gramercy Park (2003) as Turk Karnegian
- Strange Frequency² (2003) as Ben Stanton (segment 'Don't Stop Believin')
- A Life and Seth Situation: Commandments 5-6 (2003) as Moses(voice)
- Toying with the Truth: Commandments 9-10 (2003) as Moses(voice)
- Stolen Jewels, Stolen Hearts: Commandments 7-8 (2003) as Moses(voice)
- The Not So Golden Calf: Commandments 1-2 (2003) as Moses(voice)
- The Rest is Yet to Come: Commandments 3-4 (2003) as Moses(voice)
- Body & Soul (2002) as Dr. Isaac Braun
- Strange Frequency (2001) as Ben Stanton
- Murder on the Orient Express (2001) as Samuel Ratchett
- A Father's Choice (2000) as Charlie 'Mac' McClain
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Kevin Burton
- Joan of Arc (1999) as La Hire
- Seasons of Love (1999) as Thomas Linthorne
- My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story (1998) as Dr. Sam Sheppard
- Keys to Tulsa (1997) as Chip Carlson
- The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1996) as Lab Guard (voice)
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self
- Moloney (1996) as Dr. Nick Moloney
- In the Lake of the Woods (1996) as John Waylan
- Santo Bugito (1995) as Greenbeard McMelville (voice)
- Nick of Time (1995) as Brendan Grant
- Texas Justice (1995) as Thomas
- Duckman (1994) as Narrator (voice)
- The Yearling (1994) as Ezra 'Penny' Baxter
- Reunion (1994) as Sam Yates
- Thicker Than Blood: The Larry McLinden Story (1994) as Larry McLinden
- Men Don't Tell (1993) as Ed MacAffrey
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Dr. Steven Carlyle (voice)
- Fugitive Among Us (1992) as Max Cole
- Trial: The Price of Passion (1992) as Warren Blackburn
- Flight of Black Angel (1991) as Lt. Col. Matthew Ryan
- Law & Order (1990) as Dr. Paul Cedars
- 83 Hours 'Til Dawn (1990) as Wayne Stracton
- Best of the Best (1989) Producer
- Brotherhood of the Rose (1989) as Romulus
- Peter Gunn (1989) as Peter Gunn
- Proud Men (1987) as Charley MacLeod Jr.
- The Penalty Phase (1986) as Kenneth Hoffman
- Under Siege (1986) as John Garry
- Kane & Abel (1985) as Abel Rosnovski
- Tender Is the Night (1985) as Dick Diver
- Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone (1983) as Wolff
- Heart of Steel (1983) as Emory
- Heart of Steel (1983) Co-Executive Producer
- The Secret of NIMH (1982) as Justin (voice)
- Masada (1981) as Eleazar ben Yair
- A Whale for the Killing (1981) as Charles Landon
- A Whale for the Killing (1981) Co-Producer
- The Jericho Mile (1980) as Larry "Rain" Murphy
- Angel on My Shoulder (1980) as Eddie Kagel
- Mickey's 50 (1978) as Self
- Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy (1977) as Joseph Kennedy, Jr.
- Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976) as Rudy Jordache
- Rich Man, Poor Man (1976) as Rudy Jordache
- The Last Tycoon (1976) as Wylie
- Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan (1975) as Ben Jacobs
- Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan (1975) as Ben Jacobs
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Judgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya — General Yamashita (1974) as Lawyer
- The Man Without a Country (1973) as Arthur Danforth
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- The Trial of the Catonsville Nine (1972)
- Cannon (1971)
- Sergeant Klems (1971) as Sergeant Otto Josef Klems
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) as Stephen Linder
- Soldier Blue (1970) as Honus Gent
- Medical Center (1969)
- Hail, Hero! (1969) as Frank Dixon
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Tom Morgan
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Pellett as John McKeon