Allen Wood was an American actor who is best known for his roles in various films like “Hard to Handle,” “The Goose and the Gander,” and “Gridiron Flash.” Born as Samuel Allen Wood on August 17, 1906, in New York City, he became a notable figure in the entertainment industry during his career.
Personal and Family Life
Allen Wood was part of a vaudeville dance group known as “The 3 Bennett Brothers.” In the 1920s, he formed a close friendship with the famous comedian W.C. Fields, working together for 17 years. He later moved to Hollywood to further his acting career before enlisting in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Death and Legacy
Allen Wood passed away on June 7, 1984, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Although he had many roles throughout his career, many of his performances went uncredited. His long-standing association with W.C. Fields left a lasting impression on the world of comedy and film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hard to Handle | 1933-01-28 | Florida Hotel Bellboy (uncredited) |
| The Goose and the Gander | 1935-09-21 | Bellboy (uncredited) |
| Gridiron Flash | 1934-10-06 | ‘Stub’ |
| Fugitives for a Night | 1938-09-23 | Messenger |
| One in a Million | 1935-03-21 | Bellhop |
| The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle | 1939-03-29 | Flower Delivery Boy (uncredited) |
| Invitation to Happiness | 1939-06-07 | Youth (uncredited) |
| In Name Only | 1939-08-18 | Joe the Bellhop (uncredited) |
| The Green Hornet Strikes Again! | 1940-12-24 | Photographer |
| He Married His Wife | 1940-01-19 | Jimmy – the Busboy |
| Buck Benny Rides Again | 1940-05-31 | Bellboy |
| The House Across the Bay | 1940-03-01 | Newsboy |
| Sporting Blood | 1940-07-11 | Jockey #5 |
| Lucky Partners | 1940-08-02 | Second Bellboy (uncredited) |
| Second Chorus | 1941-01-03 | Messenger (uncredited) |
| Afraid to Talk | 1932-11-17 | Bellhop |
| Heart of the Rio Grande | 1942-03-11 | Messenger |
| Remember the Day | 1941-12-25 | Bellboy |
| Bombardier | 1943-05-14 | Army Clerk |
| A Guy Named Joe | 1943-12-24 | Tough Corporal (uncredited) |
| The Opposite Sex | 1956-11-15 | Onlooker at Buck’s Spurs (uncredited) |
| The Golf Specialist | 1930-08-22 | The Caddy |
| Used Cars | 1980-07-11 | Bailiff |
| A Likely Story | 1947-04-18 | Elevator Operator (uncredited) |
| Go West, Young Girl | 1978-04-27 | Onlooker |
| Bombshell | 1933-10-13 | Frankie (uncredited) |
| Outside Chance | 1978-12-02 | Judge |
| Storm Warning | 1951-02-10 | Bowling Alley Patron / Mill Workman (uncredited) |