Harry Woods (actor) explained

Harry Woods
Birth Name:Harry Lewis Woods
Birth Date:5 May 1889
Birth Place:Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Death Place:Westminster, California, U.S.
Yearsactive:1923-1961
Occupation:Actor
Spouse:Helen Priscilla Hockenberry
Children:4, including Craig Woods

Harry Lewis Woods[1] (May 5, 1889  - December 28, 1968) was an American film actor.[2]

Career

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Woods was a millinery salesman prior to becoming an actor. He appeared in nearly 250 films between 1923 and 1961. During his 35-year film career he seldom played ordinary henchmen, usually cast as both the brains (the banker or saloon owner who secretly runs the bandit gang terrorizing the area) and the brawn behind the local villainy. He was well respected by his peers.[3] Another prime screen villain, Roy Barcroft, once said of him, "Everything I know about being a bad guy I learned from Harry Woods."[4] He enjoyed a long career in films before retiring in 1961.[5] [6]

Personal life and death

Woods married Helen Priscilla Hockenberry in the fall of 1911.[7] [8] They had four children: a daughter and three sons, the first of whom died at age 2.[9] The other two, Richard Woods and Harry Lewis Woods Jr., went on to have modest careers as Hollywood bit players, the latter as Craig Woods,[10] the former as Dick Durrell.[11] [12] [13]

On December 28, 1968, at age 69, Woods died of uremia in Westminster, California,[1] survived by his wife, daughter and two sons.[6]

Selected filmography

Notes and References

  1. Book: Katchmer . George A. . A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses . 2009 . McFarland . 978-0-7864-4693-3 . 407 . February 2, 2020 . en.
  2. Book: Kear. Lynn. Rossman. John. The Complete Kay Francis Career Record: All Film, Stage, Radio and Television Appearances. 2008. McFarland. 9780786431984. 262. January 19, 2017. en.
  3. Rowan, Terry (2013). The American Western: A Complete Film Guide. Lulu.com. p. 447. .
  4. Book: Brode. Douglas. Shooting Stars of the Small Screen: Encyclopedia of TV Western Actors, 1946–Present. 2010. University of Texas Press. 9780292783317. 32. January 19, 2017. en.
  5. News: TV Castings. February 21, 1961. The Hollywood Reporter. 10. Cora Lang, 'Thriller'; Bruce MacFarlane, 'Surfside 6'; Harry Woods Sr., 'Lawman'; Ken Terrell, 'Peter Gunn'; Art Estrada, 'Hong Kong'; set by Jack Pomeroy Agency.. .
  6. https://www.newspapers.com/image/383133149/?clipping_id=152733268 "Actor Harry Woods Rites Set Tuesday"
  7. "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016",, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8JC-D34 : Sat Mar 09 15:03:10 UTC 2024), Entry for Harry Lewis Woods and Helen P. Hackenberry, 1911.
  8. "California, County Marriages, 1850-1953",, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8VJ-J4K : Wed Mar 06 03:00:36 UTC 2024), Entry for John Thomson Phipps and Maril Lee Woods, 29 January 1941.
  9. "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953",, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8J3-NHN : Tue Mar 05 04:12:36 UTC 2024), Entry for Thomas A Woods and Harry Woods, 27 Apr 1917.
  10. News: Craig, Harry L's Son. October 21, 1942. The Hollywood Reporter. 6. The Craig Woods who was screen-tested by Columbia last week and given a term contract Monday, is the son of Harry L. Woods, veteran player, and his lone attempt at drama was a role in 'Golden Boy' in summer stock at Massachusetts. He was born in Akron, Ohio, but completed his education at La Conte High School in Los Angeles. Agent Elizabeth Dickinson found him working in a filling station.. .
  11. https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news/152777585/ "His Father's Son"
  12. https://www.newspapers.com/image/683813575/?clipping_id=152839788 "Styles by Stern; Jack Stern Pupils Work!"
  13. https://catalog.afi.com/Person/38503-Dick-Durrell Dick Durrell Filmography

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