Leon Louis Palter (November 3, 1928 – May 21, 2023) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as Isidor Straus in the 1997 film Titanic. He was also a longtime instructor at the CalArts School of Theater.

Jun 27, 2023 · Palter was known worldwide for his role as Isidor Strauss, the co-owner of Macy's department store, in James Cameron's beloved epic.

Jun 27, 2023 · In Titanic, Palter played a fictionalized version of Isidor Straus, a department store magnate who died on the ship in 1912 with his wife, Ida Straus. When it became clear the ship was...

Jun 26, 2023 · Lew Palter, the veteran character actor and admired CalArts School of Theater faculty member who portrayed the department store magnate Isidor Straus in James Cameron‘s Titanic, has died. He was...

Jun 30, 2023 · Lew Palter, an actor known for his memorable role as former Macy's co-owner Isidor Straus in James Cameron's "Titanic," has died at 94.

Lew Palter, the actor best known for his role as Isidor Straus in James Cameron ’s 1997 epic Titanic, has died aged 94. The Brooklyn-born actor was also a longtime theatre teacher at the...

Jun 28, 2023 · Lew Palter, the actor who portrayed Macy’s co-founder Isidor Straus in Titanic, has died at the age of 94. Palter had lung cancer and died at his home in LA on May 21, it has been confirmed...

Jun 27, 2023 · In 1997's “Titanic,” Palter played former Macy’s co-owner Isidor Straus, who died on the ship. Straus’ great-great-granddaughter, Wendy Rush, is the widow of Stockton Rush, the OceanGate...

Jun 27, 2023 · Lew Palter, the actor best known to audiences as Macy’s co-owner Isidor Straus in the 1997 classic “Titanic,” died last month, it was revealed Monday. He was 94. Palter succumbed to lung cancer...

Jun 27, 2023 · Actor Lew Palter, known for playing Isidor Straus in "Titanic," has died at the age of 94. According to The Hollywood Reporter, who spoke with Palter's daughter, the beloved actor...