Edson Stroll was an American actor who is best known for his roles in The Twilight Zone, Snow White and the Three Stooges, and McHale’s Navy Joins the Air Force. Born on January 6, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, he had a diverse career in acting and various professions before his passing on July 18, 2011, in Marina del Rey, California.
Personal and Family Life
Edson Stroll served in the US Navy before pursuing acting. He was also a licensed captain by the US Coast Guard and worked as a marine surveyor. Besides acting, he held licenses as a real estate appraiser and was part of the American Arbitration Association. Stroll had a passion for opera and enjoyed being on the ocean, which led him to join yacht clubs.
Death and Legacy
Edson Stroll passed away due to cancer at the age of 82. After his death, he was cremated, and his ashes were scattered. His contributions to film and television continue to be remembered, especially his performances in classic shows and movies.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Snow White and the Three Stooges | 1961-12-22 | Prince Charming |
| The Three Stooges in Orbit | 1962-07-04 | Captain Tom Andrews |
| McHale’s Navy Joins the Air Force | 1965-07-09 | Virgil Edwards |
| Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story | 1982-12-08 | Arthur Park |
| G.I. Blues | 1960-11-23 | Sgt ‘Dynamite’ Bixby (uncredited) |
| McHale’s Navy | 1964-06-25 | Virgil Edwards |
| The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration | 2019-11-14 | Walter Smith (archive footage) |
| Simon & Simon | 1981-11-24 | |
| It’s About Time | 1966-09-11 | |
| Lock-Up | 1959-09-28 | |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | Walter Smith |
| McHale’s Navy | 1962-10-11 | Virgil Edwards |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984-09-30 | Peter Weber |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | Young John Holt |
| Sea Hunt | 1958-01-04 | Julian Laubec |