Leonard Strong Movies
Born in Utah, actor
Leonard Strong specialized in Asian roles. From
Little Tokyo, U.S.A. (1942) to the end of WWII,
Strong trafficked in villainous "Jap" stereotypes, never speaking when hissing would do. One of his best-remembered postwar film roles was the obsequious Siamese interpreter in both
Anna and the King of Siam (1946) and its musical remake
The King and I (1956). A busy TV performer,
Leonard Strong was seen from time to time as the Dr. No-like enemy agent the Claw ("No, not 'Craw!'") on the satirical sitcom
Get Smart (1965-1970). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
