Wilson Wood
Actor
Biography
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.
Filmography
North by Northwest
as Photographer at United Nations (uncredited) 1959
Singin' in the Rain
as Rudy Vallee Impersonator (uncredited) 1952
The Asphalt Jungle
as Man (uncredited) 1950
Adam's Rib
as Reporter (uncredited) 1949
Pickup on South Street
as Police Driver (uncredited) 1953
The Bad and the Beautiful
as Man on Movie Set (uncredited) 1952
Easter Parade
as Marty, Piano Player (uncredited) 1948
It's Always Fair Weather
as Roy - TV Director (uncredited) 1955
Cimarron
as Reporter (uncredited) 1960
Pat and Mike
as Spectator (uncredited) 1952
The Red Badge of Courage
as Union Soldier (uncredited) 1951
Executive Suite
as Airport Clerk (uncredited) 1954
Tea and Sympathy
as Alumnus 1956
The Long, Long Trailer
as Garage Owner (uncredited) 1954
Black Widow
as Costume Designer (uncredited) 1954
The Barkleys of Broadway
as Larry 1949