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Woody Strode

athlete and actor

Born: Died: American

Woodrow Wilson Woolwine Strode (July 25, 1914 – December 31, 1994) was an American athlete, actor, and author. He was a decathlete and football star who was one of the first Black American players in the National Football League (NFL) in the postwar era. After football, he went on to become a film actor, where he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Spartacus in 1960.

Notable For

American athlete and actor

Woody Strode's Historical Timeline

  1. Woody Strode is born

    Woody Strode, American athlete and actor, known for american athlete and actor, was born on 1914-07-25.

  2. Historical drama film "Spartacus," directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier, premieres

    Historical drama film "Spartacus," directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier, premieres in New York City

  3. "Toy Story," the first feature-length film created completely using computer-generated imagery, directed by John Lassete

    "Toy Story," the first feature-length film created completely using computer-generated imagery, directed by John Lasseter and starring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, is released

  4. "Toy Story 3," directed by Lee Unkrich and starring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, premieres at the Taormina Film Fest in Ital

    "Toy Story 3," directed by Lee Unkrich and starring Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, premieres at the Taormina Film Fest in Italy - first animated film to earn $1 billion

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Woody Strode born?
Woody Strode was born on 1914-07-25 (American).
What is Woody Strode known for?
American athlete and actor
What historical events involved Woody Strode?
Woody Strode was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including Woody Strode is born, Historical drama film "Spartacus," directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier, premieres, "Toy Story," the first feature-length film created completely using computer-generated imagery, directed by John Lassete.
When did Woody Strode die?
Woody Strode died on 1994-01-01.

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