Don Stroud
Actor

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Don Stroud was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1943 and grew up on the beach in Waikiki. He was discovered while surfing and hired as a stunt double for Hawaiian Eye (1959). He then moved to Los Angeles and worked various jobs before becoming the manager of the Whiskey A Go-Go nightclub. It was there that actor Sidney Poitier encouraged him to pursue an acting career. Don has since starred in over 100 movies and 175 television shows, as well as four television series. He is best known for his roles as a "heavy" and character actor.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Producer
Birth Day September 01, 1943
Birth Place  Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Age 79 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Libra
Occupation Actor, surfer
Years active 1967–present
Spouse(s) Teri Sullivan (m. 1994) Linda Hayes (m. 1982–1992) Sally Ann Stroud (m. 1973–1979)

💰 Net worth: $17 Million (2024)

Don Stroud, a renowned actor and producer in the United States, is anticipated to have a net worth of approximately $17 million by 2024. With a successful career in the entertainment industry spanning several decades, Stroud has established himself as a prominent figure, earning both critical acclaim and financial success. His contributions to the film and television industry have undoubtedly played a significant role in his substantial net worth. This achievement is a testament to his talent, hard work, and dedication to his craft.

Biography/Timeline

1960

Stroud's mother and stepfather owned and operated the popular Embers Steak House and nightclub where Ann performed nightly. In 1960, at the age of 17, he placed fourth in the Duke Kahanamoku World Surfing Championship at Makaha, Hawaii. He also earned a black belt in the Hawaiian martial art of Kajukenbo Self Defense.

1968

Stroud co-starred with Clint Eastwood in two films, Coogan's Bluff (1968) and Joe Kidd (1972). He also appeared in several episodes of CBS's Hawaii Five-O: season 3, ep. 9 "The Late John Louisiana" and in the Barry Sullivan NBC western series The Road West.

1970

On September 16, 1970, during a low-level sequence flying a two-seat SV4C Stampe biplane across Lake Weston, a large bird flew through the propeller’s arc, striking Garrison in the face, knocking him unconscious. The aircraft flew into five powerlines, snap rolled and plunged into the lake inverted. Garrison and Stroud were rescued some time later. Stroud was unhurt. Garrison required 60 Stitches to close a head wound.

1975

Don Stroud starred as real-life jewel thief Jack Murphy in the movie Murph the Surf (1975). He also starred in the horror/thriller Death Weekend (1976) and had a supporting role in the cult horror film The Amityville Horror (1979), as well as the miniseries Mrs. Columbo from that same year which starred Kate Mulgrew (Stroud played Lt. Varrick).

1978

Stroud co-starred in The Buddy Holly Story (1978) as the late musician's Drummer (in which he actually played the drums), and played a James Bond villain in the film Licence to Kill (1989). He played Captain Pat Chambers in the television series Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer and The New Mike Hammer, with Stacy Keach, with whom he co-starred in the film The Killer Inside Me (1976). He starred in four television series, notably The New Gidget (1986) where he was a natural to play the "Kahuna", Nash Bridges (1996–2001), and Pensacola: Wings of Gold (1996–2000).

2011

His elder brother Duke, is also an actor, notably as the furious air-traffic controller in 1986's Top Gun. He made a brief appearance in the new Hawaii Five-0 on October 10, 2011. In the second season's fourth episode, entitled "Mea Makamae", which means 'Treasure' in Hawaiian, Stroud played a bartender.

2019

Stroud co-starred in Roger Corman’s film Von Richthofen and Brown (1971). Stroud played Roy Brown opposite John Phillip Law's Baron von Richthofen. Corman used Lynn Garrison's Irish aviation facility. Garrison taught Stroud the rudiments of flying so that he could manage to take off and land the aircraft, making some of the footage more realistic.

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