N.Z. Wood was an American actor who is best known for Peggy’s Invitation, The Chasm, and The Head Waiter.
Personal and Family Life
N.Z. Wood, whose birth name was Nicholas Schaberger, was born around 1857 in Germany. He began his acting career at a young age, earning the nickname “The Boy Actor.” He was married, but his spouse passed away around 1901.
Death and Legacy
N.Z. Wood passed away on March 21, 1936, in New Rochelle, New York, USA. His contributions to early cinema and stage performances have left a mark, particularly in silent films where he played various roles, often as a butler. He is remembered for his work in several notable films of the early 20th century.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Lawson’s Secret | 1917-04-01 | Joe |
| Star of Bethlehem | 1912-12-24 | Scribe #2 |
| Nicholas Nickleby | 1912-03-18 | Smike |
| The Manager of the B & A | 1916-09-25 | Gen. Corning (as N.V. Wood) |
| The Angel in the Mask | 1915-05-30 | |
| Peggy’s Invitation | 1913-12-16 | The Butler |
| The Chasm | 1914-11-13 | The Butler |
| The Head Waiter | 1913-12-28 | The Butler |
| The Woman Pays | 1914-01-27 | The Butler |
| The Girl Engineer | 1915-04-17 | Merkey – President of the Smelter |
| The Watertank Plot | 1915-10-09 | Cameron – the Racetrack King |
| Medicine Bend | 1916-07-03 | J.S. Bucks |
| The Picture of Dorian Gray | 1915-07-20 |