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 For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Popularity | 24.003 |
| Birthday | 1914-07-25 |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Also Known As | Woodrow Wilson Woolwine Strode, Woodrow Strode, Woody Stroode, |
