Wilson Wood

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.

Known For

Breakfast at Tiffany's

as Party Guest with Cat on Shoulder (uncredited)

North by Northwest

as Photographer at United Nations (uncredited)

Singin' in the Rain

as Rudy Vallee Impersonator (uncredited)

The Asphalt Jungle

as Man (uncredited)

Adam's Rib

as Reporter (uncredited)

Pickup on South Street

as Police Driver (uncredited)

The Bad and the Beautiful

as Man on Movie Set (uncredited)

Easter Parade

as Marty, Piano Player (uncredited)

Cimarron

as Reporter (uncredited)

It's Always Fair Weather

as Roy - TV Director (uncredited)