An athlete turned actor, Strode was a top-notch decathlete and a football star at UCLA. He became part of Hollywood lore after meeting director John Ford and becoming a part of the Ford "family," appearing in four Ford motion pictures. Strode also played the powerful gladiator who does battle with Kirk Douglas in Spartacus (1960).
Woody Strode has 77 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently The Black Stallion with 1 titles. Signature works include Once Upon a Time in the West, Winterhawk, Black Rodeo. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 7 universes
