Sam Wood Awards

Born:
July 18, 1883 in Philadelphia, PA
Occupation:
Director
Birth name:
Samuel Grosvenor Wood
Biography:
When American director Sam Wood first reported to Cecil B. De Mille as an assistant in 1915, Wood had already dabbled in real estate and acted on-stage under the name of Chad Applegate. A solo director by 1919, Wood worked throughout the '20s directing some of Paramount's biggest stars, among them Gloria Swanson...Read More
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  • Kings Row

    Best Director

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
    1942

  • Kitty Foyle

    Best Director

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
    1940

  • Goodbye, Mr. Chips

    Best Director

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
    1939

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