Gary Strauss

Played by Callen Angelo Gary Strauss was an American G.I. who turned female heads whenever he appeared in Weatherfield.

In 1967 he briefly dated Elsie Tanner despite being twenty years younger than her.

When next he returned to the area, in 1968, he dated Lucille Hewitt, and as aresult ended up fighting with Gordon Clegg. Lucille, impressed by Gordon finished with Gary.

Gary returned to Weatherfield searching for a fellow soldier, Joe Donelli who had gone A.W.O.L. He enjoyed a mild flirtation with Bet Lynch during this time.