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Glenn Strange was a singer, rancher and television actor. Glenn Strange was born in Otero County, New Mexico, United States on August 16, 1899. Death is recorded on September 20, 1973, at the age of 74. The listed height was 196 cm.
My Take
Glenn Strange is exactly the kind of unsung craftsman I love. A 196 cm New Mexican who appeared in hundreds of Westerns, he played the bartender Sam on Gunsmoke and, remarkably, Frankenstein's monster in three Universal films. Add singing and ranching and you have a genuine all-rounder of mid-century American entertainment. Most people would not know his name, but his presence is burned into collective memory. I have a deep soft spot for these dependable supporting players who never chased fame yet quietly defined the texture of an era. Strange embodied that working-actor spirit beautifully.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Glenn Strange
- Name (Japanese)
- グレン・ストレンジ
- Reading
- ぐれん・すとれんじ
- Born
- August 16, 1899 – September 20, 1973
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
- Origin
- Otero County, New Mexico, United States
- Height
- 196 cm
- Occupation
- actor / singer / rancher / television actor / film score composer
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn%20Strange
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1368948
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Glenn Strange born?
Born August 16, 1899.
When did Glenn Strange die?
Died September 20, 1973, aged 74.
Where was Glenn Strange from?
Glenn Strange was from Otero County, New Mexico, United States.
What did Glenn Strange do?
Glenn Strange worked as actor, singer, rancher, television actor, film score composer.
How tall was Glenn Strange?
Glenn Strange was 196 cm.
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