Claude Stroud
Biography
Biography
Actor Claude Stroud was known for his roles on the silver screen. Stroud's acting career began mostly with his roles in various films, such as the drama "All About Eve" (1950) with Bette Davis, the western "I Shot Billy the Kid" (1950) with Don "Red" Barry and the musical adaptation "Interrupted Melody" (1955) with Glenn Ford. He also appeared in the Doris Day biopic drama "Love Me or Leave Me" (1955). Stroud worked in television around the start of his acting career with a role on "The Duke" (NBC, 1953-55). He continued to act in productions like the Harry Lauter crime flick "Cry Baby Killer" (1958), "Breakfast At Tiffany's" (1961) with Audrey Hepburn and the Debbie Reynolds dramedy "My Six Loves" (1963). He also appeared in "Promises, Promises" (1964). He also worked in television during these years, including a part on "The Twilight Zone" (CBS, 1959-1964). In the latter half of his career, he tackled roles in the Jeffrey Hunter adaptation "The Man From Galveston" (1964), the Dean Martin comedy "How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life" (1968) and "J.W. Coop" (1972) with Cliff Robertson. He also was featured in the TV movie "Queen of the Stardust Ballroom" (CBS, 1974-75). Stroud last appeared in "Getting Married" (CBS, 1977-78). Stroud passed away in October 1985 at the age of 78.
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