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Harry Strang
★ Acting

Harry Strang

1892 – 1972 · Clifton, Virginia, USA · Active 1929–1964

Harry Strang was an American actor whose career spanned from 1929 to 1965, leaving an indelible mark on classic cinema. He appears in Mighty Joe Young (1949), where his performance adds to the film's blend of adventure and fantasy. Strang also showcased his versatility in The Face Behind the Mask (1941), a film that delves into themes of identity and transformation. His roles in Dick Tracy (1945) and Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939) further cement his place in the pantheon of cult films, making his work a significant part of the SassyFlix collection.

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Mighty Joe Young

Mighty Joe Young

1949 ★ 6.3
as Policeman with Tramp (uncredited)

A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant. Years later, she brings him to Hollywood to become a star.

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Filmography

265 credits
1960s 1 credit
1964
Cheyenne Autumn as Bartender (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1950s 24 credits
1959
North by Northwest as Assistant Conductor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1958
The Last Hurrah as Harry (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1958
TV ★ 6.0
1957
Looking for Danger as Sgt. Watson
Movie ★ 5.8
1957
Perry Mason as 2nd Workman
TV ★ 7.7
1957
TV ★ 5.0
1957
TV ★ 4.0
1957
Perry Mason as Lab Parking Guard
TV ★ 7.7
1956
Movie ★ 6.9
1955
Movie ★ 6.3
1955
TV ★ 6.1
1953
Movie ★ 4.5
1953
TV ★ 6.8
1952
This Woman Is Dangerous as Taxi Driver / Officer O'Brien (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1951
The Blue Veil as Traffic Cop (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1950
Triple Trouble as Solitary Confinement Guard
Movie ★ 7.0
1950
When Willie Comes Marching Home as Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1950
The Great Rupert as Fire Chief (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1950
The Underworld Story as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1950
The Great Jewel Robber as Police Officer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.6
1940s 124 credits
1949
Colorado Territory as Stage Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1949
White Heat as Prison Infirmary Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.7
1949
Movie ★ 6.2
1949
Mighty Joe Young as Policeman with Tramp (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1948
I, Jane Doe as Policeman
Movie ★ 6.4
1948
Movie ★ 6.0
1948
Silver River as Soldier (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1947
Framed as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1947
Fall Guy as Taylor
Movie ★ 5.2
1947
Blind Spot as Detective in White Hat
Movie ★ 5.1
1947
They Won't Believe Me as Ryan (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1947
Blonde Savage as Henchman with Rifle
Movie ★ 4.7
1947
Dick Tracy's Dilemma as Watchman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1947
Philo Vance's Secret Mission as Ship's Purser (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1947
The Lady from Shanghai as Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1947
Deep Valley as Posseman
Movie ★ 5.6
1947
Dishonored Lady as Police Sergeant
Movie ★ 5.8
1947
Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome as Tim (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1946
Without Reservations as Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1946
Movie ★ 7.0
1946
Roll on Texas Moon as Don Williams
Movie ★ 6.3
1946
The Devil's Mask as Brophy, museum watchman
Movie ★ 6.1
1946
Young Widow as Skycap (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1946
Mysterious Intruder as Police Desk Sergeant (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1945
Bewitched as Prison Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1945
Manhunt of Mystery Island as Frederick "Fred" Braley
Movie ★ 5.5
1945
The Phantom of 42nd Street as Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1945
Fallen Angel as Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1945
Bewitched as Prison Guard
Movie ★ 5.4
1945
A Gun in His Hand as Police Captain R.C. Johnson (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1945
Movie ★ 5.2
1945
The Falcon in San Francisco as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1945
Birthday Blues as Police Lieutenant
Movie ★ 8.0
1945
Movie ★ 6.7
1945
Dick Tracy as Detective at Starling's Interrogation (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1945
Detour as California Border Patrolman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1944
Proudly We Serve as Master Sergeant
Movie ★ 10.0
1944
Laura as Detective (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.6
1944
The Missing Juror as Police Sgt. Murphy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1944
The Soul of a Monster as Talkative Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1944
It's Murder as Railroad engineer
Movie ★ 7.5
1943
The Outlaw as Townsman at Sheriff's Office (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1943
Dangerous Blondes as Detective Matthews (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1943
Crime Doctor as Dave, Trustee
Movie ★ 6.4
1943
The Lone Star Trail as Sheriff Waddell
Movie ★ 6.0
1943
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack as Honolulu Detective-in-charge [Chs. 10-12]
Movie ★ 5.7
1943
Slightly Dangerous as Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1943
Fired Wife as Stagehand
Movie ★ 5.6
1943
So Proudly We Hail as Major Arthur (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1943
It Ain't Hay as Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1943
Hit the Ice as Train Check-in Gateman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1943
Swing Shift Maisie as Security Officer (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1942
Movie ★ 8.3
1942
Bombay Clipper as Submarine officer
Movie ★ 6.0
1942
Movie ★ 8.0
1942
Thunder Birds as Forest Ranger
Movie ★ 6.0
1942
Saboteur as Motorcycle Highway Patrolman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1942
The Spoilers as Miner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1942
Get Hep to Love as Policeman
Movie ★ 7.0
1942
The Secret Code as Henchman
Movie ★ 5.9
1942
Destination Unknown as German Henchman
Movie ★ 7.0
1942
I Was Framed as Policeman
Movie ★ 5.0
1942
Movie ★ 5.3
1942
Who Done It? as Truck Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1942
My Gal Sal as Bartender
Movie ★ 5.8
1942
Two Yanks in Trinidad as Navy Officer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.0
1942
Tortilla Flat as Fireman
Movie ★ 5.8
1942
Seven Miles from Alcatraz as Radio Eavesdropper at Airfield
Movie ★ 5.3
1941
Manpower as Tommy (Foreman Sent to Line 191) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1941
Buck Privates as Sgt. Callahan
Movie ★ 6.7
1941
Movie ★ 5.2
1941
A Man Betrayed as Plainclothesman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1941
Love Crazy as Police Sgt. Payson (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1941
Secrets of the Lone Wolf as Squad Car Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1941
Sergeant York as Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1941
Movie ★ 6.1
1941
That Hamilton Woman as Ship's Medic (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1941
Western Union as Henchman
Movie ★ 6.0
1941
Ride 'Em Cowboy as Ranger (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1941
They Died with Their Boots On as Orderly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1941
Pacific Blackout as Gas Officer
Movie ★ 6.5
1941
I Wake Up Screaming as Officer Murphy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1941
Highway West as Detective at Motel (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1941
In the Navy as Chief Commissary Steward (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1941
Keep 'Em Flying as Truck Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1941
Sleepers West as Railroad Conductor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1941
Movie ★ 5.8
1941
Mutiny in the Arctic as The Helmsman
Movie ★ 7.5
1941
The Face Behind the Mask as Clerk Stimson (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1940
The Phantom Submarine as Chief Engineer
Movie ★ 6.3
1940
The Fatal Hour as Det. Ballard
Movie ★ 5.8
1940
Girls of the Road as Mechanic (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1940
Men Without Souls as Evans (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1940
Movie ★ 6.2
1940
Drums of Fu Manchu as Police Lt. Wade at Winchester's Office
Movie ★ 6.3
1940
Lucky Cisco Kid as Corporal (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1940
Mysterious Doctor Satan as Police Officer Davis
Movie ★ 6.0
1940
You're Not So Tough as Truck Driver
Movie ★ 5.0
1940
The Grapes of Wrath as Fred - Trucker #2 at Diner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.8
1940
A Volta do Besouro Verde as Joe - Henchman
Movie ★ 7.0
1940
Young Tom Edison as Army Officer
Movie ★ 5.9
1940
Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise as Seaman Guarding Pendleton
Movie ★ 6.8
1940
Little Old New York as Fireman on the 'Clermont'
Movie ★ 5.0
1940
Calling Philo Vance as Hennessey - Markham's Assistant
Movie ★ 6.0
1940
Edison, the Man as Minor Role
Movie ★ 6.8
1940
Kit Carson as Sergeant Clanahan
Movie ★ 6.1
1940
Gaucho Serenade as Policeman
Movie ★ 6.5
1940
Dark Command as Man About to Withdraw Money from Bank
Movie ★ 6.4
1940
Danger On Wheels as First Mechanic
Movie ★ 4.6
1940
Gallant Sons as Deputy Charlie (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1940
Tin Pan Alley as Marching Doughboy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1940
Flowing Gold as Detective Handcuffed to Johnny (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1940
New Moon as Bondsman
Movie ★ 6.9
1940
Castle on the Hudson as Vistor's Room Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1940
I Love You Again as Cab Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1940
Sky Murder as Third Motorcycle Policeman
Movie ★ 6.8
1940
Phantom Raiders as Sailor in Cafe
Movie ★ 6.1
1940
Angels Over Broadway as Gambler (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1940
Millionaires in Prison as Convict (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1940
Island of Doomed Men as Cop (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1940
Johnny Apollo as Doorman at Warden's Office (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1940
Free, Blonde and 21 as Police Sgt. Martin
Movie ★ 8.5
1940
Double Alibi as Jim - Policeman
Movie ★ 5.3
1940
Bubbling Troubles as Explosives Worker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1930s 115 credits
1939
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation as Museum Guard O'Hara
Movie ★ 6.6
1939
Pride of the Navy as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1939
Convict's Code as Tony Lynch
Movie ★ 5.3
1939
Movie ★ 4.8
1939
Angels Wash Their Faces as Assistant Turnkey (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1939
Stand Up and Fight as Deputy Thomas
Movie ★ 6.0
1939
Movie ★ 5.4
1939
Idiot's Delight as Sergeant at Ambulance
Movie ★ 6.1
1939
Star Reporter as Henchman
Movie ★ 3.9
1939
Mr. Moto in Danger Island as Henchman disguised as Ambulance Attendant
Movie ★ 6.7
1939
Frontier Pony Express as Union Army Officer
Movie ★ 5.0
1939
Movie ★ 6.3
1939
Thunder Afloat as Shore Patrol Sailor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1939
Gone with the Wind as Tom's Aide (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.9
1939
Girl from Rio as Radio Technician
Movie ★ 4.8
1939
Movie ★ 4.8
1939
Movie ★ 6.6
1939
Movie ★ 6.4
1939
Coast Guard as Third Officer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1939
Movie ★ 6.7
1939
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as Bodyguard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.8
1939
Swanee River as Boat Captain
Movie ★ 7.0
1939
Sergeant Madden as Police Interrogator
Movie ★ 7.5
1939
The Cisco Kid and the Lady as First Telegraph Operator
Movie ★ 5.4
1939
Blackmail as First Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1939
Movie ★ 5.3
1939
Blondie Brings Up Baby as Bailiff (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1939
Here I Am a Stranger as Truck Driver
Movie ★ 7.3
1939
Cowboys from Texas as Leader of Settlers
Movie ★ 6.0
1939
Too Busy to Work as Policeman
Movie ★ 10.0
1939
Invisible Stripes as Party Bartender (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1938
Two Gun Justice as Joe - Henchman
Movie ★ 7.5
1938
The Fighting Devil Dogs as Sgt. Bennett (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1938
Movie ★ 4.7
1938
Phantom Ranger as Henchman Jeff
Movie ★ 4.7
1938
Movie ★ 9.0
1938
Danger on the Air as Cab Driver at Ambush Attempt (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1938
Gunsmoke Trail as Henchman Stub
Movie ★ 6.0
1938
Gang Bullets as Tom (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1938
Movie ★ 5.8
1938
Submarine Patrol as Seaman Grainger
Movie ★ 6.7
1938
Juvenile Court as Harris (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1938
Army Girl as Soldier
Movie ★ 6.8
1938
Starlight Over Texas as Deputy Marshal Tom Carr
Movie ★ 7.0
1938
The First Hundred Years as Jerry - the boat workman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1938
The Chaser as Man at Calhoun's Auto
Movie ★ 8.0
1938
Movie ★ 7.8
1938
Movie ★ 7.5
1938
Smashing the Spy Ring as Army Pilot (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1937
Sea Devils as Sailor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1937
Stage Door as Chauffeur (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1937
Movie ★ 6.3
1937
The Women Men Marry as Minor Role (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1937
Wells Fargo as Minor Role
Movie ★ 5.5
1937
Midnight Taxi as FBI Agent
Movie ★ 6.3
1937
Movie ★ 6.3
1937
Ranger Courage as Snakey Joe
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
Paradise Express as Glover's Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1937
Fair Warning as Officer O'Reilly
Movie ★ 7.3
1937
Daughter of Shanghai as Sailor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1937
Turn Off the Moon as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1936
The Bridge of Sighs as Policeman Detaining Harry West (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1936
Black Gold as Henchman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1936
The Leathernecks Have Landed as Brig Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Love on a Bet as Los Angeles Jailer
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Yellow Cargo as Joe Breeze - Bus Driver
Movie ★ 4.8
1936
Sutter's Gold as General Fremont's Scout
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Beloved Enemy as I.R.A. Patriot (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1936
The Country Doctor as Logger (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1936
The Crime Patrol as Bob's Fight Manager (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Below the Deadline as Officer Bill (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.0
1936
General Spanky as Encampment Sentry
Movie ★ 5.7
1936
San Francisco as Soldier (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1936
The Prisoner of Shark Island as Ship's Mate (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1936
Half Angel as Court Attendant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1935
Woman Wanted as Police Dispatcher (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1935
Movie ★ 10.0
1935
Movie ★ 6.7
1934
One More River as Bartender (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1934
Movie ★ 5.6
1934
Cross Country Cruise as Detective (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1934
The Notorious Sophie Lang as Regan, a Cop (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1934
Whirlpool as Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1933
Lady Killer as Ambulance Attendant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1933
Hard to Handle as Water Sprayer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1933
The Crime of the Century as Man at Police Station (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1933
Arizona to Broadway as Monk's Henchman
Movie ★ 7.5
1933
The Devil's in Love as Medical Aide
Movie ★ 6.0
1933
King of the Jungle as Lion Attendant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1933
King Kong as Policeman at Headquarters (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.6
1932
Alias Mary Smith as Detective Bosco Yaeger
Movie ★ 6.0
1932
The Lost Special as Eddie, Waiter at Red Lantern Cafe [Ch. 3]
Movie ★ 6.0
1932
Washington Merry-Go-Round as Veteran Hired as Elevator Operator
Movie ★ 7.5
1932
Men Of America as Blondie - Gang Member
Movie ★ 6.0
1932
20,000 Years in Sing Sing as Prison Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1932
Movie ★ 5.3
1932
The Wet Parade as Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1932
70,000 Witnesses as Detective (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1932
Merrily We Go to Hell as Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1932
What Price Hollywood? as Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1932
Air Mail as Bus Driver with Lantern (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1932
Movie ★ 8.0
1931
The Cuban Love Song as Marine Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1931
Suicide Fleet as Havana Shore Patrolman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.0
1931
Hell Bound as Gaspipe
Movie ★ 7.0
1931
Platinum Blonde as Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1931
Dirigible as Naval Officer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1931
Seas Beneath as Gunner and drill sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1930
Movie ★ 5.5
1930
Shadow of the Law as Prison Barber
Movie ★ 6.7
1930
Hell's Angels as Bit Role (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1930
Ladies of Leisure as Cruise Ship Officer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1930
Doughboys as Induction Officer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1930
Movie ★ 8.0
1930
Born Reckless as Sergeant
Movie ★ 5.8
1920s 1 credit
1929
The Greene Murder Case as Policeman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0