Sam Wood
Director, producer, actor (1883-1949)
1883 — 1949
Quick Facts
Profession
Director, producer, actor (1883-1949)
Born
July 10, 1883
Died
1949 (age ~66)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, film director
United StatesBorn in PhiladelphiaDied in Hollywood
1883
Born in Philadelphia (1883-07-10)
1949
Died in Hollywood
About
Samuel Grosvenor Wood 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.
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Who is Sam Wood?+
Samuel Grosvenor Wood 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 t
What does the name Sam mean?+
The name Sam means "unisex given name". It is of English origin.
When was Sam Wood born?+
Sam Wood was born on July 10, 1883.
When did Sam Wood die?+
Sam Wood died in 1949, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Sam is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sam — July 10, 1883
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
My comfort movie has you in it. Always will.
— movie night regular
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