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Samuel Wanamaker, CBE, (born Wattenmacker; June 14, 1919 – December 18, 1993) was an American actor and director who moved to the United Kingdom after becoming fearful of being blacklisted in Hollywood due to his communist views in the 1950s.
Sam Wanamaker was a versatile and prolific actor and director, known for his roles in Superman IV, Holocaust, and The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. He was also a pioneer in the reconstruction of the Globe Theatre in London, where he performed and directed many Shakespeare plays.
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Sam Wanamaker was an actor and director who worked in theatre, film and television. He was known for his roles in The Spiral Staircase, Superman IV and the Globe Theatre, and was the father of actress Zoë Wanamaker.
- June 14, 1919
- December 18, 1993
A tribute to the actor, director and producer who devoted his life to rebuilding Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. Learn about his career, his achievements and his legacy in the arts and culture.
Mar 9, 2021 · Samuel Wattenmacker, more commonly known as Sam Wanamaker, was born in Chicago in 1919. He was known as London’s favorite American actor and director. Wanamaker trained at the prestigious Goodman Theatre in Chicago and began his career as an actor with traveling shows and Broadway at the age of 17.
Feb 15, 2024 · The story of how Shakespeare's Globe was brought back to life. Upon his first visit to London in 1949, Sam Wanamaker realised that there was scant recognitio...
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Dec 19, 1993 · Sam Wanamaker, whose enduring vision of restoring Shakespeare’s Globe Theater was nearing reality, died Saturday at his London home.
