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Woody Strode - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 28, 1914 |
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| Died | December 31, 1994 (age 80) |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Woody Strode's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Notable for breaking racial barriers as a professional football player and for appearing in major films such as 'Spartacus,' 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,' and 'Sergeant Rutledge.' |
Intro
Woody Strode was an American athlete and actor best known for his roles in classic Western films and as a pioneering Black athlete in professional football.
Early Life & Background
Strode grew up in Los Angeles, attending UCLA, where he was a multi-sport athlete and one of the first African-American college football players there, playing alongside Jackie Robinson and Kenny Washington.
Career Highlights
- Broke racial barrier in professional football as one of the first African-American players in the NFL (Los Angeles Rams, 1946)
- Starred as Draba in 'Spartacus' (1960), directed by Stanley Kubrick
- Starred as Sergeant Rutledge in 'Sergeant Rutledge' (1960), directed by John Ford
- Appeared in classic Western 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' (1962, directed by John Ford)
Trivia
- Strode was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1980.
- He was a decathlete and professional wrestler as well as an actor and football player.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Woody Strode born?
Woody Strode was born the 28 July 1914.
Where is Woody Strode from?
Los Angeles, California, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 28th, 1914, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 28, 1914, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, officially triggering the outbreak of World War I. This declaration followed a series of diplomatic failures and marked a significant escalation in the conflict.
- Day of the week: July 28th, 1914 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Gems from High Jinks by Victor Light Opera Co.
- Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith
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