Buck Woods was an American actor best known for his roles in Road to Zanzibar (1941), Mystery in Swing (1940), and Double Deal (1939). He was born Ira B Woods on April 5, 1905, in Texas, USA, and passed away on September 27, 1974, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Buck Woods was married to Ethel G. Jackson, with whom he had two children. His family life details are not widely known, but he dedicated a significant part of his life to his acting career.
Career
Woods had a diverse career in film, appearing in numerous productions over several decades. He was credited for his role as Buck Bedford in Mystery in Swing and played various minor roles in many other films, contributing to his reputation as a reliable character actor in the industry.
Death and Legacy
Buck Woods died on September 27, 1974, leaving behind a body of work that showcased his talent in supporting roles. His contributions to classic cinema are remembered, particularly in the films he starred in during the 1930s and 1940s.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Double Deal | 1939-12-16 | |
| Mystery in Swing | 1940-05-09 | Buck Bedford |
| Fury | 1936-06-05 | Bartender (uncredited) |
| A Streetcar Named Desire | 1951-09-19 | Vendor (uncredited) |
| Midnight Limited | 1940-03-20 | Willy, Train Porter (Uncredited) |
| Heart of the Rio Grande | 1942-03-11 | Porter |
| Bright Leaf | 1950-06-16 | Peddler (uncredited) |
| Road to Zanzibar | 1941-04-11 | Thonga |
| In This Our Life | 1942-05-08 | Black Man in Jail (uncredited) |
| Reunion in France | 1942-12-25 | Jazz Singer in Nightclub (uncredited) |
| It Happened One Night | 1934-02-22 | Cook Serving Food to Passengers (uncredited) |
| Midnight Shadow | 1939-01-01 | Lightfoot |
| Broken Strings | 1940-01-01 | Fred Stilton |
| Solid Serenade | 1946-08-31 | Tom (singing voice) (uncredited) |
| They Won’t Believe Me | 1947-07-16 | |
| Tom & Jerry: Spotlight Collection | 2004-10-19 | |
| Nothing But the Truth | 1941-10-10 | Porter (uncredited) |