Sam Wood

Director

Birthday July 10, 1884

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Philadelphia, PA

DEATH DATE Sep 22, 1949 (65)

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About

Director of films such as A Night at the Opera, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, and The Pride of the Yankees.

Before Fame

He was an assistant to director and producer Cecil B. DeMille.

Trivia

He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Family Life

He was married to Clara L. Roush from 1908 until his death.

Associated With

He directed Ginger Rogers in the 1940 film Kitty Foyle for which she won an Academy Award.