Glenn Strange

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Characters played by Glenn Strange

The Monster — Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)

Reanimated Frankenstein creation controlled by Dracula and Dr. Mornay.

Jack Hammond — Bullets and Saddles (1943)

A criminal schemer seeking the Craig ranch who frames Charley Craig for murder.

The Frankenstein Monster — House of Dracula (1945)

Reanimated giant found in a cave, serving as a silent but powerful force in House of Dracula.

Stand Watie — The Great Sioux Uprising (1953)

The plot summary refers to Stan Watie, a Cherokee in the area who seeks to stir up the Sioux against the Union. This activity coincides with Stephen Cook’s decision to steal a herd of Sioux horses and contributes to the threat of a new Indian war. The supplied character list names Stand Watie.

Big George — The Road to Denver (1955)

Big George is selected to join Pecos Larry and other men on a cattle-buying mission connected with the expanding operation around John Sutton and Bill Mayhew. The plot identifies him as part of this working group, but gives no further confirmed details about his personal motives, loyalties, or later involvement.

Frankenstein Monster — House of Frankenstein (1944)

Silent, powerful creature manipulated by others across films.

Tom Slade — The Kid Rides Again (1943)

Outlaw or rancher connected to train robbery.

Gray — Fugitive Valley (1941)

Mysterious ally encountered in Fugitive Valley

Frank Martin — The Return of the Rangers (1943)

Corrupt land company manager, antagonist exploiting pioneers.

Paul Kenton — Sonora Stagecoach (1944)

Frontier resident or lawman, involved in the bank robbery investigation.

Vic Landreau — Billy The Kid's Round-Up (1941)

Antagonistic figure or suspect involved in railroad and murder mysteries.

Frank 'Ace' Hanlon — San Antonio Kid (1944)

Saloon owner and archenemy of Red Ryder, involved in oil land theft and intimidation.

Career Overview

Glenn Strange has 202 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work spans 18 cinematic universes — most prominently Hopalong Cassidy Collection with 9 titles. Signature works include The Adventures of the Spirit, The Legend Of The Lone Ranger, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
202
Birth Date
1899-08-16
Birth Place
Weed, New Mexico, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 18 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1368948), public domain (CC0).