The Strongest Man in the World Cast
The cast of The Strongest Man in the World.
Kurt Russell
as Dexter Riley

Kurt Russell portrays Dexter Riley, the college student who gains super strength after an experiment gone wrong.

Joe Flynn
as Dean Higgins

Joe Flynn plays Dean Higgins, the college dean who finds himself in humorous situations due to Dexter's superhuman abilities.

Eve Arden
as Harriet

Eve Arden portrays Harriet, a character who adds comedic moments to the film as she interacts with Dexter and his friends.

Cesar Romero
as A.J. Arno

Cesar Romero plays A.J. Arno, the rival businessman who creates obstacles for Dexter and his friends throughout the movie.

Phil Silvers
as Krinkle

Phil Silvers portrays Krinkle, a character who gets entangled in Dexter's adventures and adds to the film's comedic moments.

Dick Van Patten
as Harry

Dick Van Patten plays the character Harry, a part of the cast that contributes to the comedic elements of the film.

Harold Gould
as Dietz

Harold Gould portrays Dietz, a character who is involved in the storyline and interactions with Dexter and the college staff.

Michael McGreevey
as Schuyler

Michael McGreevey plays Schuyler, a character who adds to the college environment and the challenges faced by Dexter and his friends.

Richard Bakalyan
as Cookie

Richard Bakalyan portrays Cookie, a character who contributes to the humorous situations in the film and Dexter's adventures.

William Schallert
as Prof. Quigley

William Schallert plays Prof. Quigley, a character who is part of the college setting and interacts with Dexter and the other characters.

Benson Fong
as Ah Fong

Benson Fong portrays Ah Fong, a character in the movie who adds to the diverse cast and the comedic elements of the storyline.

James Gregory
as Chief Blair

James Gregory plays Chief Blair, a character who plays a role in the challenges faced by Dexter and the college in the movie.

John Debney
as John (Student)
Derrel Maury
as Hector (Student)
David R. Ellis
as David (Student)
Roy Roberts
as Mr. Roberts
Fritz Feld
as Uncle Frederick
Ronnie Schell
as Referee
Raymond Bailey
as Regent Burns
Dick Patterson
as Mr. Secretary
Larry Gelman
as Larry
Kathleen Freeman
as Officer Hurley
Ned Wertimer
as Mr. Parsons
Milton Frome
as Mr. Lufkin
Laurie Main
as Mr. Reedy
Mary Treen
as Mercedes
Eddie Quillan
as Mr. Willoughby
Burt Mustin
as Regent Appleby
Arthur Space
as Regent Shaw
Bill Zuckert
as Policeman
Larry J. Blake
as Pete
William Bakewell
as Professor
Art Metrano
as TV Color Man
Lennie Weinrib
as State Coach
Francis De Sales
as Regent (uncredited)
Harry Holcombe
as Regent (uncredited)
John Holland
as Regent (uncredited)
Gordon Jump
as Krinkle Krunch Executive (uncredited)
Jack Perkins
as School Security Guard (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardo
as Crumply Crunch Executive (uncredited)
Jeffrey Sayre
as Crumply Crunch Executive (uncredited)
Larry J. Franco
as Larry (Student)
Jonathan Daly
as T.V. Announcer
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