Woody Strode: Biography, Facts and Career
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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.
Quick facts about Woody Strode
- Full name: Woody Strode
- Born: 1914-07-25
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q609860
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Who is Woody Strode?
Woodrow Wilson Woolwine Strode (July 25, 1914 – December 31, 1994) was an American athlete, actor, and author.
What nationality is Woody Strode?
Woody Strode is United States.
When was Woody Strode born?
Woody Strode was born on 1914-07-25.



