Woody Strode
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 25, 1914 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Died
- December 31, 1994
- Active Years
- 1941–1995 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 80 credits in database
Biography
Woody Strode was an athlete turned actor who was a top-notch decathlete and a football star at UCLA. He became part of Hollywood lore after meeting director John Ford and becoming a part of the Ford family, appearing in four Ford motion pictures. Strode also played the powerful gladiator who does battle with Kirk Douglas in the 1960 film Spartacus. Born Woodrow on July 25, 1914, in Los Angeles, California, USA, he had 79 known credits in acting. He died on December 31, 1994, at the age of 80.
Career overview
Woody Strode was an athlete turned actor who was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 25, 1914. Before his acting career, he was a top-notch decathlete and a football star at UCLA. He passed away on December 31, 1994, at the age of 80. During his entertainment career, he amassed 79 known credits in the acting category.
Strode became part of Hollywood lore after meeting director John Ford and joining the Ford family, appearing in four motion pictures directed by John Ford. He also played the powerful gladiator who does battle with Kirk Douglas in the film Spartacus, which was released in 1960.
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Full Filmography
80 titles- The Quick and the Dead (1995) as Charlies Moonlight
- Posse (1993) as Storyteller
- Storyville (1992) as Charlie Sumpter
- The Bronx Executioner (1989) as Sheriff Warren (archive footage)
- A Gathering of Old Men (1987) as Yank
- James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1987) as Self (archive footage)
- On Fire (1987) as Woody
- Lust in the Dust (1985) as Blackman
- The Cotton Club (1984) as Holmes
- Jungle Warriors (1984) as Luther
- The Violent Breed (1984) as Polo
- The Final Executioner (1984) as Sam
- Vigilante (1983) as Rake
- The Black Stallion Returns (1983) as Meslar
- Invaders of the Lost Gold (1982) as Cal
- Angkor: Cambodia Express (1981) as Woody
- Scream (1981) as Charlie Winters
- Cuba Crossing (1980) as Titi
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) as Sgt. 'Big Red' MacMurthy
- Ravagers (1979) as Brown
- Jaguar Lives! (1979) as Sensei
- Kingdom of the Spiders (1977) as Walter Colby
- Oil (1977) as Ben
- Keoma (1976) as George
- The Quest: The Longest Drive (1976) as Tucker
- Loaded Guns (1975) as Silvera
- Winterhawk (1975) as Big Rude
- We Are No Angels (1975) as Black Bill
- Key West (1973) as Candy Rhodes
- Black Rodeo (1972) as Narrator (voice)
- The Revengers (1972) as Job
- The Italian Connection (1972) as Frank Webster
- The Gatling Gun (1971) as Runner the Scout
- Scipio the African (1971) as Massinissa
- Tarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones (1971) as Chaka
- The Last Rebel (1971) as Duncan
- The Unholy Four (1970) as Woody
- The Deserter (1970) as Jackson
- Tarzan's Deadly Silence (1970) as Marshak
- Breakout (1970) as Skip Manion
- Boot Hill (1969) as Thomas
- Che! (1969) as Guillermo
- Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) as Frank's Gunman
- Shalako (1968) as Chato
- Black Jesus (1968) as Maurice Lalubi
- Batman (1966) as Grand Mogul
- The Professionals (1966) as Jake
- 7 Women (1965) as Lean Warrior
- Genghis Khan (1965) as Sengal
- The Lieutenant (1963) as Sgt. Logan Holt
- Tarzan's Three Challenges (1963) as Khan / Dying Leader
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) as Pompey
- Two Rode Together (1961) as Stone Calf
- The Sins of Rachel Cade (1961) as Muwango
- Spartacus (1960) as Draba
- Sergeant Rutledge (1960) as 1st Sgt. Braxton Rutledge
- The Last Voyage (1960) as Hank Lawson
- Pork Chop Hill (1959) as Pvt. Franklen
- The Buccaneer (1958) as Toro
- Tarzan's Fight for Life (1958) as Ramo
- The Ten Commandments (1956) as King of Ethiopia
- Son of Sinbad (1955) as Palace Guard
- Brooba (1955) as Native Chief
- Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954) as Gladiator
- The Silver Chalice (1954) as Moor (uncredited)
- The Gambler from Natchez (1954) as Josh
- Jungle Man-Eaters (1954) as One of Native Escorts to Biplane (uncredited)
- Mandrake the Magician (1954) as Lothar
- Jungle Gents (1954) as Malaka, head bearer
- City Beneath the Sea (1953) as Djion
- The Royal African Rifles (1953) as Soldier
- Androcles and the Lion (1952) as The Lion
- Caribbean (1952) as Esau
- African Treasure (1952) as Mailman (uncredited)
- Bride of the Gorilla (1951) as Nedo
- The Lion Hunters (1951) as Walu
- No Time for Love (1943) as Black Sandhog (uncredited)
- No Time for Love (1943) Stunts
- Star Spangled Rhythm (1942) as Rochester's Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Sundown (1941) as Tribal Policeman (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Woody Strode best known for?
Woody Strode is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Quick and the Dead (1995), Posse (1993), Storyville (1992), Annika (1984).
When and where was Woody Strode born?
Woody Strode was born on July 25, 1914 in Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on December 31, 1994.
How many credits does Woody Strode have?
Woody Strode has accumulated over 80 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1941 to 1995.
What is Woody Strode's background in cinema and television?
Woody Strode was an athlete turned actor who was a top-notch decathlete and a football star at UCLA. He became part of Hollywood lore after meeting director John Ford and becoming a part of the Ford family, appearing in four Ford motion pictures. Strode also played the powerful gladiator who does battle with Kirk Dougl...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) as Frank's Gunman — aged about 53
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) as Pompey — aged about 47
- The Ten Commandments (1956) as King of Ethiopia — aged about 41
- Spartacus (1960) as Draba — aged about 45
- Batman (1966) as Grand Mogul — aged about 51
- The Professionals (1966) as Jake — aged about 51
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