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 The younger son of vaudeville great Clarence Stroud (of the Stroud Twins) and singer Ann McCormack, who toured the world with Frank Sinatra, Don Stroud grew up on the beach in Honolulu, Hawaii, where his stepfather, Paul Livermore, and his mother, Ann, owned and operated the popular Embers steakhouse/nightclub where his mother performed nightly. He thrived on Waikiki Beach under the watchful eyes of such mentors as Blackout, Mud, Buckshot, Rabbit and Steamboat. In 1960, at the age of 17, he placed fourth in the "Duke Kahanamoku World Surfing Championship" at Makaha, Hawaii.Don was surfing at Waikiki when he was discovered. Actor Troy Donahue was filming Hawaiian Eye (1959) and needed a stunt double for his surfing scenes. At 18, 6' 2" and 175 pounds, Stroud stepped up and was hired on the spot. He decided to go to Hollywood to give it a try. Upon arriving in L.A., he landed a variety of jobs, including parking cars, bouncer and then manager of the world famous "Whiskey 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 "Whiskey" that actor Sidney Poitier turned Don on to his acting career. He has appeared in more than 100 movies and 175 television shows to date. He starred in four television series, notably The New Mike Hammer (1984) and The New Gidget (1986).
Bio:
The younger son of vaudeville great Clarence Stroud (of the Stroud Twins) and singer Ann McCormack, who toured the world with Frank Sinatra, Don Stroud grew up on the beach in Honolulu, Hawaii, where his stepfather, Paul Livermore, and his mother, Ann, owned and operated the popular Embers steakhouse/nightclub where his mother performed nightly. He thrived on Waikiki Beach under the watchful eyes of such mentors as Blackout, Mud, Buckshot, Rabbit and Steamboat. In 1960, at the age of 17, he placed fourth in the "Duke Kahanamoku World Surfing Championship" at Makaha, Hawaii.Don was surfing at Waikiki when he was discovered. Actor Troy Donahue was filming Hawaiian Eye (1959) and needed a stunt double for his surfing scenes. At 18, 6' 2" and 175 pounds, Stroud stepped up and was hired on the spot. He decided to go to Hollywood to give it a try. Upon arriving in L.A., he landed a variety of jobs, including parking cars, bouncer and then manager of the world famous "Whiskey 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 "Whiskey" that actor Sidney Poitier turned Don on to his acting career. He has appeared in more than 100 movies and 175 television shows to date. He starred in four television series, notably The New Mike Hammer (1984) and The New Gidget (1986).
Tivia:
Survived a plane crash during the making of Von Richthofen and Brown (1971) and saved the pilot's life by treading water for 45 minutes.Was once the 4th ranked surfer in the world.In the early 1990s Stroud attempted to come to the aid of a man being mugged on the street in Greenwich Village, New York City. He wound up getting stabbed ten times, including his right eye; he can no longer see out of it.Played his own drums and recorded music live for The Buddy Holly Story (1978).He has made guest appearances on both Hawaii Five-O (1968) and Hawaii Five-0 (2010).Stunt double for Troy Donahue on TV's Hawaiian Eye (1959).Bouncer and later manager for the infamous Sunset Stip venue "Whisky-A-Go-Go".Black Belt in KarateHe was paid $10,000 to appear as the nude centerfold in the November, 1973 issue of Playgirl Magazine.Returned to live in Honolulu. He and wife Teri reside in Hawaii Kai. (May 2005)Graduate of Kaimuki High School.Son of Clarence Stroud and Ann McCormack. Stepson of Paul Livermore. Ex-stepson of Jackie Coogan. Brother of actor Duke Stroud. Nephew of Claude Stroud, Gloria Brewster, Barbara Brewster and Bob LeMond. |
| Name: |
Don Stroud |
Type: |
Actor,Producer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
| Category: |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Producer |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Producer |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 05:22:02 |
| Height: |
6' 2' (1.88 m) |
| Biography: |
The younger son of vaudeville great Clarence Stroud (of the Stroud Twins) and singer Ann McCormack, who toured the world with Frank Sinatra, Don Stroud grew up on the beach in Honolulu, Hawaii, where his stepfather, Paul Livermore, and his mothe |
| Trivia: |
Survived a plane crash during the making of Von Richthofen and Brown (1971) and saved the pilot's life by treading water for 45 minutes.Was once the 4th ranked surfer in the world.In the early 1990s Stroud attempted to come to the aid of a man being mugged on the street in Greenwich Village, New York City. He wound up getting stabbed ten times, including his right eye; he can no longer see out of it.Played his own drums and recorded music live for The Buddy Holly Story (1978).He has made guest appearances on both Hawaii Five-O (1968) and Hawaii Five-0 (2010).Stunt double for Troy Donahue on TV's Hawaiian Eye (1959).Bouncer and later manager for the infamous Sunset Stip venue "Whisky-A-Go-Go".Black Belt in KarateHe was paid $10,000 to appear as the nude centerfold in the November, 1973 issue of Playgirl Magazine.Returned to live in Honolulu. He and wife Teri reside in Hawaii Kai. (May 2005)Graduate of Kaimuki High School.Son of Clarence Stroud and Ann McCormack. Stepson of Paul Livermore. Ex-stepson of Jackie Coogan. Brother of actor Duke Stroud. Nephew of Claude Stroud, Gloria Brewster, Barbara Brewster and Bob LeMond. |
| Salaries: |
The Divine Enforcer (1992) - $1,000 /day |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer |
| Others works: |
(1973) Posed as Centerfold in Playgirl Magazine |
| Spouse: |
Teri Sullivan (July 27, 1994 - present) Linda Hayes (September 11, 1982 - ?) (divorced)Sally Ann Stroud (February 18, 1973 - ?) (divorced) |
| Parents: |
Clarence Stroud
Ann McCormack |
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