Woody Strode
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).
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
77
Total TV Shows Credited
3
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Birthdate
July 25, 1914
Death Date
December 31o 1994
Also known as
Woodrow Wilson Woolwine Strode
Woodrow Strode
Woody Stroode