Wilson Wood
Wilson Wood (born Charles Woodrow Tolkien, February 11, 1915 – October 23, 2004) was an American character actor during the middle of the twentieth century. Born in Huron, North Dakota on February 11, 1915, he made his film debut with a small role in 1946's Two Sisters from Boston, directed by Henry Koster. During his 17-year career he would appear in over 100 films, usually in smaller roles. In 1952 he would star in a serial for Republic Pictures. The 12 part series was titled, Zombies of the Stratosphere, which would be edited down and released in 1958 as a feature film, called Satan's Satellites. His final appearance would be in the 1962 film, Jumbo, starring Doris Day, Stephen Boyd and Jimmy Durante, in which Wood had a featured role. Wood died on October 23, 2004, in Culver City, California.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1915-02-11 · Huron, North Dakota, USA
- Died
- 2004-10-23
Known for
- North by Northwest (1959) — Photographer at United Nations (uncredited)
- Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) — Party Guest (uncredited)
- Singin' in the Rain (1952) — Rudy Vallee Impersonator (uncredited)
- The Asphalt Jungle (1950) — Man (uncredited)
- Adam's Rib (1949) — Reporter (uncredited)
- Pickup on South Street (1953) — Police Driver (uncredited)
- The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) — Man on Movie Set (uncredited)
- Easter Parade (1948) — Marty (uncredited)
- Cimarron (1960) — Reporter (uncredited)
- It's Always Fair Weather (1955) — Roy - TV Director (uncredited)
- Pat and Mike (1952) — Spectator (uncredited)
- The Red Badge of Courage (1951) — Union Soldier (uncredited)
- Executive Suite (1954) — Airport Clerk (uncredited)
- Tea and Sympathy (1956) — Alumnus
- The Long, Long Trailer (1954) — Garage Owner (uncredited)
- Black Widow (1954) — Costume Designer (uncredited)