Terry Stroud, an American actor. A native of Washington Illinois, near Peoria - his full name is Terry Stroud Bratcher. He Attended college in Iowa and was active there in theater arts. He later relocated to Los Angeles. On a career tip from a successful LA art gallery owner Stroud enrolled at Art Center College of Design. A lengthy, successful, award-winning career followed as an advertising art director. He has lectured at the college level. He became very active in community theater that introduced him to the actor James Best whom he studied with for several years. The entertainment industry and theater has always held his attention. Stroud has continued to have a interest in live stage productions while pursuing a path as a working actor in film, television and emerging media.