Michael Stroka
Michael George Stroka (May 9, 1938 – April 14, 1997) was an American actor on soap operas including ABC-TV's Dark Shadows, in which he played Aristede, Bruno Hess, and Laszlo Ferrari from 1969 to 1970.
Michael Stroka | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael George Stroka May 9, 1938 Passaic, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | April 14, 1997 (aged 58) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Mike Stroka |
| Occupation(s) | Stage and television actor |
| Spouse | Karen Jensen |
Career
Stroka made a cameo appearance as a pallbearer in MGM's House of Dark Shadows (1970), the first of two feature films based on the series. He also appeared in 1965 on Combat!, in two episodes.
From 1975 to 1976, he appeared as Dr. Quentin Henderson on The Edge of Night. He also guest-starred on Wonder Woman in the episode "The Deadly Dolphin" and in the Buck Rogers in the 25th Century episode "Journey to Oasis".
Personal life
Stroka was the son of Slovak immigrants, and was born in Passaic, New Jersey. Stroka was Byzantine Catholic, and a member of Saint Mary's Byzantine cathedral in Sherman Oaks.
Michael Stroka died from kidney cancer in Los Angeles, California at age 58.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 36 Hours | German Soldier | Uncredited |
| 1965 | King Rat | Miller | |
| 1970 | House of Dark Shadows | Pallbearer | |
| 1982 | Island of Blood | Mayor | |
| 1989 | Harlem Nights | Detective Simms | |
| 1990 | The Closer | Board Member |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Combat! | German Drunk #1 / Scope Man | 2 episodes |
| 1969–1970 | Dark Shadows | Aristede / Bruno Hess | 64 episodes |
| 1975–1976 | The Edge of Night | Dr. Quentin Henderson | 3 episodes |
| 1977 | Contract on Cherry Street | Mike Farren | Television film |
| 1978 | Wonder Woman | Henry | Episode: "The Deadly Dolphin" |
| 1978 | The Next Step Beyond | Donk / Logan | Episode: "Ghost Town" |
| 1981 | Buck Rogers in the 25th Century | Rolla | Episode: "Journey to Oasis" |