Fred was the strong, silent type with no place to come in out of the rain.

Probably a strong, silent type, or maybe he just didn't want to field questions about his solve rate.

It is the strong silent types you want to avoid.

Yesterday I thought you must be the strong silent type.

The house is the strong, silent type set against a classic Western landscape.

Might I suggest he try playing the part of the strong but silent type?

All I wanted was a little info, but no, you had to play the strong, silent type.

He initially played the strong, silent type, usually with very little dialogue.

I should warn you - you'll find he's a rather silent type where women are concerned.

He is the strong, silent type and will do anything his mistress asks of him.