Peter Lawrence Strauss net worth is $5 Million
Peter Lawrence Strauss Wiki Biography
Peter Lawrence Strauss, a five-time Golden Globe Award-nominated actor, was born on the 20th February 1947, in Croton-on-Hudson, New York USA. He is best known for his roles in films such as “The Jericho Mile” (1979) as Larry ‘Rain’ Murphy, “Nick of Time” (1995) as Brendan Grant, and “xXx: State of the Union” (2005) as President James Sanford. Peter’s career began in the late ‘60s.
If you have ever thought about Peter Strauss’s wealth, by early 2017, his net worth was estimated to be $5 million, accumulated through a successful career appearing in over 80 film and TV titles.
Peter Strauss Net Worth $5 Million
Peter’s parents were Jewish, and he attended the Hackley School, graduating in 1965 before pursuing higher education at Northwestern University.
After college, he kickstarted his career with a role in David’s Miller Golden Globe Award-nominated “Hail, Hero!” (1969), alongside Michael Douglas, Arthur Kennedy, and Teresa Wright. He continued with support roles in westerns like “Soldier Blue” (1970) and “The Man Without a Country”, starring Cliff Robertson and Beau Bridges. In 1976, he portrayed Rudy Jordache in the TV series “Rich Man, Poor Man” (1976), and Wylie in the film “The Last Tycoon”. His role as Larry ‘Rain’ Murphy in Michal Mann’s “The Jericho Mile” in 1979 significantly added to his net worth.
In the ‘80s, Peter starred in various productions like “Angel on My Shoulder” (1980), the Primetime Emmy Award-nominated drama “A Whale for the Killing” (1981), and lent his voice to Justin in the animated film “The Secret of NIMH” (1982). He continued with roles such as Dick Diver in the mini-series “Tender Is the Night” (1985) and as Peter Gunn in the film “Peter Gunn” (1989).
Through the ‘90s, he appeared in several TV films before starring in the role of Dr. Nicholas Moloney in the TV series “Moloney” (1996-1997). His roles continued to diversify, notably as President James Sanford in the film “xXx: State of the Union” (2005), and in subsequent films like “License to Wed” (2007) and “Jack’s Family Adventures” (2010).
On the personal front, Peter has been married to actress Rachel Ticotin since 1998, following two previous marriages, first to Beverly Baker Paulding from 1973-1979, and then to Nicole Fons from 1983-1994.
| Full Name | Peter Strauss |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Date Of Birth | February 20, 1947 |
| Place Of Birth | Croton-on-Hudson, New York, United States |
| Height | 1.82 m |
| Profession | Actor |
| Education | Northwestern University, Hackley School |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Rachel Ticotin (m. 1998), Nicole Fons (m. 1983–1994), Beverly Baker Paulding (m. 1973–1979) |
| Children | Justin Strauss |
| Parents | Warren B. Strauss |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005471/ |
| Awards | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie |
| Nominations | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama |
| Movies | Rich Man, Poor Man, Soldier Blue, xXx: State of the Union, Masada, Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone, The Jericho Mile, The Secret of NIMH, License to Wed, Nick of Time, A Father’s Choice, Men Don’t Tell, The Last Tycoon, 83 Hours ‘Til Dawn, Flight of Black Angel, Seasons of Love, Hail, … |
| TV Shows | Rich Man, Poor Man Book I (1976-1977)I, Tracey Ullman’s State of the Union (2008-2010), Kane & Abel (1985), Moloney (1996-1997), Body and Soul (US, 2002), K10C: Kids’ Ten Commandments (2003) |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | He is of German Jewish descent. |
| 2 | Does TV commercials for Miracle Gro Plant Food. [2003] |
| 3 | Has voiced not one but two cartoon mice in his roles as a voice actor, namely Justin from “The Secret of NIMH” and Stoker from both series of “Biker Mice From Mars”. |
| 4 | Once owned the property now known as “Peter Strauss Ranch”, a park operated by the National Park Service in the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in Southern California. The property, once know as “Lake Enchanto”, had been an amusement park in the mid 1930s but fell into disrepair and finally closed in the early 1960s. Mr. Strauss purchased the property and restored it to its natural beauty in 1976 and lived there until 1983 when he sold the property to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. The park, located at 30000 Mulholland Highway in Cornell CA, is a highly suggested destination of beauty in the Santa Monica Mountains. |
| 5 | He teaches public speaking at local high schools in California. |
| 6 | He has served as the spokesman for the National Search Dog Foundation, and serves on community |
Among the committees he has been involved with are the Ojai Youth Foundation, the Ojai Music Festival, and the Ojai Film Society. He once auditioned for a part in the film Slap Shot (1977) but unfortunately, he broke his leg while skating during the audition. When not acting, he spends his time working as a citrus rancher on his farm in California. His alma mater is Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
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| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial: The Price of Passion | 1992 | TV Movie | Warren Blackburn |
| Fugitive Among Us | 1992 | TV Movie | Max Cole |
| Flight of Black Angel | 1991 | TV Movie | Lt. Col. Matthew Ryan |
| 83 Hours ‘Til Dawn | 1990 | TV Movie | Wayne Stracton |
| Peter Gunn | 1989 | TV Movie | Peter Gunn |
| Brotherhood of the Rose | 1989 | TV Mini-Series | Romulus |
| Proud Men | 1987 | TV Movie | Charley MacLeod Jr. |
| The Penalty Phase | 1986 | TV Movie | Judge Kenneth Hoffman |
| Under Siege | 1986 | TV Movie | John Garry |
Mice from Mars
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