Peter Strauss

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Biography

A milestone in television history, "Rich Man, Poor Man" paved the way for such epic literary adaptations as "Roots" (ABC, 1977) and "Shogun" (NBC, 1980). Although his breakout performance led to roles in features, including "The Last Tycoon" (1976), he would find far more success and accolades for his work in small screen efforts like the critically-acclaimed "The Jericho Mile" (ABC, 1979). However, it would be the format of the miniseries …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer, Casting, Consultants & Advisors

Born

February 20, 1947

LATEST CREDITS

Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy

Joseph Kennedy Jr

Majdanek 1944

Narration

Angel on My Shoulder

Eddie Kagel

Moloney

Dr Nick Moloney

Jack's Family Adventure

Bill Cohen

Under Siege

FBI Director John Garry

Thicker Than Blood: The Larry McLinden Story

Larry McLinden

Rich Man, Poor Man: Book II

Rudy Jordache

Kane & Abel

Abel Rosnovski

The Yearling

Penny Baxter

Earth Navigators

Narration

A Whale For the Killing

Charles Landon

Seasons of Love

Thomas Linthorne

Journey to the Forgotten River

Narration

Heart of Steel

Emory Driscoll

Peter Gunn

Peter Gunn

Penalty Phase

Judge Kenneth Hoffman

Enchanted New Mexico

Narration

My Father's Shadow: The Sam Sheppard Story

Dr Sam Sheppard

The Jericho Mile

Larry "Rain" Murphy

Spacehunter

Wolff

Tender Is The Night

Dick Diver

Rich Man, Poor Man

Rudy Jordache

In the Lake of the Woods

John Waylan

A Father's Choice

Charlie "Mac" McClain