Sam Wood

Also known as Samuel Grosvenor "Sam" Wood, Samuel Grosvenor Wood

Director, producer, actor (1883-1949)

Key facts

Born: Samuel Grosvenor Wood , ( 1883-07-10 ) July 10, 1883, Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died: September 22, 1949 (1949-09-22) (aged 66), Hollywood, California , U.S.
Other name: Shad Applegate
Occupations: Film director writer producer actor real estate broker
Years active: 1917–1949
Spouse: Clara L. Roush ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1908 )

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Sam
Family name: Wood
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Philadelphia
Place of death: Hollywood
Occupation: director
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Award: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Image: Sam Wood.croop.jpg

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cause of death: myocardial infarction
date of birth: 1883-07-10
date of death: 1949-09-22
place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park
manner of death: natural causes
nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director
Commons category: Sam Wood
start of work period: 1917-00-00
related category: Category:Films directed by Sam Wood
writing language: English language

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Encyclopedic overview

Samuel Grosvenor Wood (July 10, 1883 – September 22, 1949) was an American film director and producer who is best known for having directed such Hollywood hits as A Night at the Opera, A Day at the Races, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, The Pride of the Yankees, and For Whom the Bell Tolls and for his uncredited work directing parts of Gone with the Wind. He was also involved in a few acting and writing projects.

As a youth, Wood developed an enthusiasm for physical fitness that persisted into his senior years and influenced his interest in making sports-themed films.

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