Trivia

Survived a plane crash during the making of Le baron rouge (1971) and saved the pilot's life by treading water for 45 minutes.

In the early 1990s, Stroud attempted to come to the aid of a man being mugged on the street in Greenwich Village, New York City. He wound up getting stabbed ten times, including his right eye; he can no longer see out of it.

Was once the 4th ranked surfer in the world.

Played his own drums and recorded music live for The Buddy Holly Story (1978).

Stunt double for Troy Donahue on TV's Hawaiian Eye (1959).

Bouncer and later manager for the infamous Sunset Stip venue "Whisky-A-Go-Go".

He was paid $10,000 to appear as the nude centerfold in the November, 1973 issue of Playgirl Magazine.

He has made guest appearances on both Hawaii police d'état (1968) and Hawaii 5-0 (2010).

Black Belt in karate.

Returned to live in Honolulu. He and wife Teri reside in Hawaii Kai. (May 2005)

Graduate of Kaimuki High School.

Son of Clarence Stroud and Ann McCormack. Stepson of Paul Livermore. Ex-stepson of Jackie Coogan. Brother of actor Duke Stroud. Nephew of Claude Stroud, Gloria Brewster, Barbara Brewster and Bob LeMond.