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Woody Strode (1914–1994)
An athlete turned actor, Strode 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 Spartacus (1960)."
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Born:in Los Angeles, California, USADied:(age 80) in Glendora, California, USA |
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Actor (91 credits)
Actor (91 credits)
1979
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
(TV Series)
Sgt. 'Big Red' MacMurthy
Sgt. 'Big Red' MacMurthy
- Return of the Fighting 69th
(1979)
... Sgt. 'Big Red' MacMurthy
1976
The Quest
(TV Series)
Tucker
Tucker
- The Longest Drive: Part 2
(1976)
... Tucker
- The Longest Drive: Part 1
(1976)
... Tucker
1966-1968
Tarzan
(TV Series)
Chaka / Sgt. Marshak / Bangu / ...
Chaka / Sgt. Marshak / Bangu / ...
- End of a Challenge
(1968)
... Bangu
- The Perils of Charity Jones: Part 2
(1967)
... Chaka
- The Perils of Charity Jones: Part 1
(1967)
... Chaka
- The Deadly Silence: Part 2
(1966)
... Sgt. Marshak
- The Deadly Silence: Part 1
(1966)
... Sgt. Marshak
1966
Batman
(TV Series)
Grand Mogul
Grand Mogul
- Marsha's Scheme of Diamonds
(1966)
... Grand Mogul
- Marsha, Queen of Diamonds
(1966)
... Grand Mogul
1961
Rawhide
(TV Series)
Binnaburra / Corporal Gabe Washington
Binnaburra / Corporal Gabe Washington
- Incident of the Boomerang
(1961)
... Binnaburra
- Incident of the Buffalo Soldier
(1961)
... Corporal Gabe Washington
1953
Ramar of the Jungle
(TV Series)
Chief Naruma / Big Boy / Na-Hoo
Chief Naruma / Big Boy / Na-Hoo
- King of the Watus
(1953)
... Chief Naruma (as Woodrow Strode)
- Thunder Over Sangoland
(1953)
... Big Boy (as Woodrow Strode)
- Voice of the Past
(1953)
... Na-Hoo (as Woodrow Strode)
1952
Dangerous Assignment
(TV Series)
Mongo
Mongo
- The Pat and Mike Story
(1952)
... Mongo (as Woodrow Strode)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Stunts (1 credit)
Stunts (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (3 credits)
Self (3 credits)
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Archive footage (13 credits)
Archive footage (13 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
"Goal Dust" (autobiography)Alternate Names:
Woodrow Strode | Woody StroodeHeight:
6' 4" (1.93 m)
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Personal Quote:
If you're a nice guy, you can walk into a room anywhere in the world. See more »Trivia:
According to Disneyland Vice President Tony Baxter, "In 1954, Harper Goeff, the designer of the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland, hired Woody to make a mold of his great muscularity for the African natives in that ride. Goeff also used the same mold for the bodies of Frontierland's Native Americans, too.". See more »Trademark:
Impeccable musculature and towering height See more »Star Sign:
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