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Donald Lee "Don" Stroud (born September 1, 1943) is an American actor and surfer who appeared in many films in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and has starred in over 100 films and 175 television shows to date.
Stroud was born and grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of comedian and vaudevillien Clarence Stroud (of the Stroud Twins), and singer Ann Livermore (née McCormack), who toured the world with Frank Sinatra. Stroud's mother and stepfather owned and operated the popular "Embers Steak House" and nightclub where Ann performed nightly. Don thrived on the beach in Waikiki under the watchful eyes of such mentors as Blackout, Mud, Buckshot, Rabbit and Steamboat. Stroud learned much from these famous beach boys, and 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.
Stroud was surfing at Waikiki when he was discovered by actor Troy Donahue who was filming ABC's Hawaiian Eye and needed a stunt double for his surfing scenes. Don, at 18, 6'2" and 175 pounds, stepped up and was hired on the spot. He loved the gig so much, he decided to go to Hollywood to give acting a try. Upon arriving in Los Angeles, he landed a variety of jobs, including parking cars, bouncer and then manager of the world famous Whisky a Go Go nightclub on the Sunset Strip, where such greats as Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison of the Doors appeared. It was at the "Whisky" that actor Sidney Poitier turned Don on to his acting career. Stroud went on to become one of Hollywood's great heavies and character actors.
My One on One Interview with Hollywood Legend Don Stroud!! www.donstroud.com www.myspace.com/frankyslawson frankyslawson@hotmail.com Enjoy and Leave Feedback @Copyright 2006 Franky Slawson Productions!!!
Don Stroud was looking good Saturday night, months after his spinal fusion surgery. He had a blast at the "Ninth Island in Manoa" casino night held at St. Francis School. He met a lot of friends. Friends included his host, Sister Joan of Arc Souza, head of St. Francis School, and veteran broadcaster/entertainer Bill Sage, who served as master of ceremonies.
Students in a St. Francis School history class in Hawaii had a special guest on Thursday, May 9 to talk about WWI. That was veteran character actor Don Stroud. Teacher Rick Saunders had shown the students Stroud's 1971 movie, "Von Richthofen and Brown," a story about the Canadian pilot, Roy Brown, who many believe shot down Germany's notorious "Red Baron." Stroud played Brown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb9E_lsg5Jc Stroud talked about what it was like to fly in the primitive open cockpit bi-planes made of canvas and wood and how easy it was for them to incinerate upon impact. He talked about surviving a crash while filming a key dogfight scene over a river in Ireland. Stroud said his surfing experience in Hawaii helped him keep his cool after he went down into the river strapped to hi...
" Maybe Baby " is taken from the soundtrack album & film..." The Buddy Holly Story " from 1978..... What makes this movie & soundtrack so interesting & work is that there are no musical or vocal overdubs etc....all the lead vocals & guitars are by Gary Busey & the stand-up bass is by Charles Martin Smith & the drums are played by Don Stroud....in fact, Don Stroud had only learned to play the drums shortly prior to this movie..... The Buddy Holly movie is so good & probaly one of Gary Busey's "Swan Songs" along with "Big Wednesday" that The Buddy Holly Story was one of the biggest movies of 1978 & nominated for an Oscar..... Gary Busey,,Charles Martin Smith & Don Stroud actually went on tour briefly in 1978 to promote The Buddy Holly Story & I actually saw them "live" at Walt Disney World...
(aka Hells Angels Unchained) Following a gang fight, biker Angel (Don Stroud) calls it quits and leaves his gang, the Nomads, in pursuit of a new life. He meets hippie community leader Jonathan Tremaine (Luke Askew), who is running from the anti-hippie townsfolk. Angel is quick to fall in love with another hippie, Merilee (Tyne Daly). When the situation becomes too tough to handle, Angel is forced to ask the Nomads to help out the hippies. They agree to, but their ineptitude to fight calls for him to face the scathing village people alone. Portions of this movie were filmed on the property I currently live at in Mesa, AZ which is why I originally tracked it down....if you're a fellow local I'm sure you'll enjoy seeing how our fine city looked nearly 50 years ago! Enjoy :)
Baked Head (1988) by Vincent O'Brien. Featuring an endurance performance by Don Stroud as the Baked Head. Screened at Austin Media Arts.
Don Stroud cooks up a nice visual banquet for mind and soul. Hand made by Vincent O'Brien and Don Stroud. c.1986/87 Austin,TX.
Von Richthofen and Brown, also known as The Red Baron, is a 1971 war film directed by Roger Corman, and starring John Phillip Law and Don Stroud as the title characters. Although names of real people are used, the story by Joyce Hooper Corrington and John William Corrington is largely fictional. Nearby mensheid.
A troupe of former circus performers plot to steel a valuable artifact from an embassy in Washington, DC. Director: Sam O'Steen Writer: Robert Carrington Stars: Victor Buono, Joseph Sirola, Don Stroud
Coogan's Bluff is a 1968 American action film directed by Don Siegel, and starring Clint Eastwood, Lee J. Cobb, Don Stroud and Susan Clark. The film marks the first of five collaborations between Siegel and Eastwood, which continued with Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970), The Beguiled and Dirty Harry (both 1971), and finally Escape from Alcatraz (1979).
The Haunted Sea Year: 1997 Duration: 01:14:06 Directed by: Dan Golden, Daniel Patrick Actors: Krista Allen, Don Stroud, Duane Whitaker Language: English Country: USA Also known as: Horror a bordo, El buque fantasma, Stoiheiomeni thalassa, Ghost Ship Description: Now for the plot, or as one of my favorite TV program (Up Pompeii) used to put it: The Prologue. Imagine. You’re adrift in an abandoned rusty old bucket, in the middle of a vast and cruel ocean. Your main authority figure, your captain (played by a rummy-eyed James Brolin) is on a different ship and his character is as useless and as minimalist as his acting ever was. Deep in the hole of the ship lies a cargo of Aztec artifacts guarded by the ghost of a vengeful Aztec god who likes to create mayhem, kill sailors and hav...
Directed by: Gordon Douglas Stars: Jim Brown, Ed McMahon, Don Stroud Language: English Ty ripper:unrealbe | Country: Usa | Imdb Info | Dvdrip Also known as:
Hawaiian born but Hollywood actor Don Stroud told me about his very first surfboard at the Annual Honolulu Surf Film Festival at the Doris Duke Theatre.
Born and raised in Honolulu, Don Stroud found Waikiki and the Beach Boys there a perfect way for a young boy to grow up. He loved surfing when he wasn't attending Kaimuki High School, and he found his way into acting as a surfing double for Troy Donahue on an early TV show from Hawaii called 'Hawaiian Eye.' Here he is being interviewed at the 4th Annual Honolulu Surf Film Festival.
Director: Lucas Lowe Stars: Loren Avedon, Richard Jaeckel, Don Stroud
John Anderson, Don Stroud, Andrew Duggan, Jackie Coogan
Baked Head (1988) by Vincent O'Brien. Featuring an endurance performance by Don Stroud as the Baked Head. Screened at Austin Media Arts.
McMILLAN and WIFE -- Death Is a Seven Point Favorite - John Anderson, Don Stroud, Andrew Duggan, Jackie Coogan
Directed by: Gordon Douglas Stars: Jim Brown, Ed McMahon, Don Stroud Language: English Ty ripper:unrealbe | Country: Usa | Imdb Info | Dvdrip Also known as:
A Real Country Classic...NOT ON DVD... starring Kristy McNichol, Dennis Quaid, Mark Hamill plus a great secondary cast Don Stroud, Barry Corbin and many recognizable bit actors. "A small town stud wants to go to Nashville and be a big country star. His ambitious kid sister works as his manager. When they cross paths with a small town sheriff, their dream comes in jeopardy." PG http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082816/
Von Richthofen and Brown, also known as The Red Baron, is a 1971 war film directed by Roger Corman, and starring John Phillip Law and Don Stroud as the title characters. Although names of real people are used, the story by Joyce Hooper Corrington and John William Corrington is largely fictional. Nearby mensheid.
Directed by: Roger Corman Stars: Shelley Winters, Don Stroud, Pat Hingle Language: English Country: Usa | Imdb Info Description: A psychological gangster film based on fact. Machine gun totin’ Ma Barker lead her family gang (her sons) on a crime spree in the Depression era. Her loyal brood have every perversion imaginable.
The Name Of The Game (NBC) Episode: Pineapple Rose (Original Air Date: December 20, 1968) Starring: Susan Saint James, Cliff Potter (Potts), Gene Barry Guest Stars: Susan Strasberg, Don Stroud, Mel Torme', Andrew Prine, Nancy Ames, (Peter) Mark Richman, Sidney Blackmer, (Harry) Dean Stanton Directed By Nicholas Colasanto (Coach From "Cheers") No Copyright Infringement Intended
A troupe of former circus performers plot to steel a valuable artifact from an embassy in Washington, DC. Director: Sam O'Steen Writer: Robert Carrington Stars: Victor Buono, Joseph Sirola, Don Stroud