Glenn Strange

Glenn Strange

Biography

At various times in his life a rancher, deputy sheriff and rodeo performer, this huge, towering (6' 5") beast of a man was born George Glenn Strange in Weed, New Mexico, on August 16, 1899, but grew up a real-life cowboy in Cross Cut, Texas. Of Irish and Cherokee Indian descent, he taught himself (by ear) the fiddle and guitar at a young age and started performing at local functions as a teen. In the late 1920s, Glenn and his cousin, Taylor McPeters, better known later as the western character actor Cactus Mack, joined a radio singing group known as the "Arizona Wranglers" that toured throughout the country.

Birthdate:1899-08-16
Death Date1973-09-20
Place Of BirthWeed, New Mexico, USA
Known For: Acting
Gender:Men
Known AsGeorge Glenn Strange, Glen 'Peewee' Strange, Glen Strange, Peewee Strange

Works

Stormy

Arizona Wranglers Band Member 'Peewee' Strange (uncredited)

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Backlash

Milliken, Stage Driver (uncredited)

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Marty

Bit Role (uncredited)

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