Woody Strode
Acting
Biography
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).
Born: July 25, 1914
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
Known For
Once Upon a Time in the West
As the railroad builders advance unstoppably through the Arizona desert on their way to the sea, Jill arrives in the small town of Flagstone with the intention of starting a new life.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Questions arise when Senator Stoddard attends the funeral of a local man named Tom Doniphon in a small Western town. Flashing back, we learn Doniphon saved Stoddard, then a lawyer, when he was roughed up by a crew of outlaws terrorizing the town, led by Liberty Valance. As the territory's safety hung in the balance, Doniphon and Stoddard, two of the only people standing up to him, proved to be very important, but different, foes to Valance.
The Ten Commandments
Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.
Spartacus
The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
Batman
Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually crime fighting duo Batman and Robin. A secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion leads to the Batcave, where Police Commissioner Gordon often calls with the latest emergency threatening Gotham City. Racing to the scene of the crime in the Batmobile, Batman and Robin must (with the help of their trusty Bat-utility-belt) thwart the efforts of a variety of master criminals, including The Riddler, The Joker, Catwoman, and The Penguin.
The Professionals
An arrogant Texas millionaire hires four adventurers to rescue his kidnapped wife from a notorious Mexican bandit.
Sergeant Rutledge
Respected black cavalry Sergeant Brax Rutledge stands court-martial for raping and killing a white woman and murdering her father, his superior officer.
The Italian Connection
When a shipment of heroin disappears between Italy and New York, a small-time pimp in Milan is framed for the theft. Two professional hitmen are dispatched from New York to find him, but the real thieves want to get rid of him before the New York killers get to him to eliminate any chance of them finding out he's the wrong man.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
20th-century astronaut Buck Rogers awakens in the 25th century after a freak accident puts him in suspended animation for 500 years. Upon returning to Earth and discovering the planet is recovering from a nuclear war, Buck uses his combat skills and ingenuity to protect Earth and fight evil throughout the galaxy alongside starfighter pilot Colonel Wilma Deering and robot companion Twiki.
Keoma
Half-breed Keoma returns to his border hometown after service in the Civil War and finds it under the control of Caldwell, an ex-Confederate raider, and his vicious gang of thugs. To make matters worse, Keoma's three half-brothers have joined forces with Caldwell, and make it painfully clear that his return is an unwelcome one. Determined to break Caldwell and his brothers' grip on the town, Keoma partners with his father's former ranch hand to exact violent revenge.
Filmography
as Charlies Moonlight
as Storyteller
as Charlie Sumpter
as Sheriff Warren (archive footage)
as Yank
as Self (archive footage)
as Woody
as Blackman
as Holmes
as Luther
as Sam
as Polo
as Meslar
as Rake
as Woody
as Charlie Winters
as Titi
as Sgt. 'Big Red' MacMurthy
as Sensei
as Brown
as Walter Colby
as Ben
as George
as Tucker
as Big Rude
as Black Bill
as Silvera
as Candy Rhodes
as Frank Webster
as Job
as Narrator (voice)
as Duncan
as Runner the Scout
as Massinissa
as Skip Manion
as Jackson
as Marshak
as Woody
as Thomas
as Guillermo
as Frank's Gunman
as Chato
as Maurice Lalubi
as Jake
as Grand Mogul
as Lean Warrior
as Sengal
as Sgt. Logan Holt
as Khan / Dying Leader
as Pompey
as Stone Calf
as Muwango
as Draba
as 1st Sgt. Braxton Rutledge
as Hank Lawson
as Pvt. Franklen
as Toro
as Ramo
as King of Ethiopia
as Native Chief
as Palace Guard
as Moor (uncredited)
as Malaka, head bearer
as Josh
as Gladiator
as One of Native Escorts to Biplane (uncredited)
as Lothar
as Soldier
as Djion
as The Lion
as Esau
as Mailman (uncredited)
as Nedo
as Walu
as Black Sandhog (uncredited)
as Rochester's Chauffeur (uncredited)
as Tribal Policeman (uncredited)