Lew Palter was born on November 3, 1928 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Titanic (1997), Day by Day (1988) and The Waltons (1972). He was married to Nancy Vawter. He died on May 21, 2023 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Palter held a Ph. D. in Theater and was a well respected acting instructor for decades. Later in life, he taught at the California Institute of the Arts.
Best known for his role as department store magnate Isidor Straus in James Cameron's Titanic.